Chair of Department - Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology

Job Description

Responsibilities

Assumes Additional Administrative Duties As

• Promotes clinical excellence and encourages evidence-based and patient-focused care
• Assumes clinical duties and practices specific to the post holder’s subspecialty as well as other general clinical responsibilities required by Consultants in the organization, including the following:
• Carries outward rounds and reassesses both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis, in line with established best practice
• Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures
• Regularly reviews results of all investigations and modifies treatment as required.
• Liaises with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required
• Actively participates in multi-disciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe and holistic care for individual patients
• Oversees preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consent
• Communicates clinical information to patients and the patient’s family and friends (with consent of the patient) in a timely manner
• Maintains a good working relationship with members of staff and promotes collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care
• Performs other clinical responsibilities as assigned
• Leads quality improvement initiatives and ensures that these are adopted by Department
• Promotes the establishment of clinical data collection systems throughout the organization. Holds Division Chiefs accountable for managing and reporting data from their respective Divisions
• Encourages a culture of regular audit and holds Divisions accountable for improving practice on the basis of audit results
• Designs and agrees a system for reporting, investigating, and responding to untoward incidents occurring within the hospital
• Complying consistently with facility policies, procedures and practices and ensuring alignment with SEHA facilities policies
• Completing and maintaining regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames
• Maintaining confidentiality with regards to any information exchanged or received in the current capacity of role in accordance with facility policy
• Assuming the role of a brand ambassador for the facility and promoting a customer focused philosophy in dealing with any stakeholders
• Maintaining positive and effective working relationships within the department/division and also with other departments/sections within the facility
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned relevant to the basic responsibilities of the role
• Adhering to requirements of the Occupational Health and safety guidelines and infection control guidelines
• Understanding and adhering to emergency preparedness plans/policies

Qualifications

• Qualification from Tier 1

OR

• Qualification from Tier 2
• Certified proof of yearly CME