CONSULTANT, HEADACHE

Overview

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provides high quality patient care in all aspects of Headache, according to his/her approved clinical privileges.
• Provides consultation (inpatient and emergency room) upon request and responds in a timely manner within the prescribed timeframe as outlined in the Hospital s policy.
• Responsible for the timely completion, competencies, accuracy and legibility of the medical records.
• Provides on-call service and ensures availability and response time within the prescribed timeframe in accordance with Hospital s policy.
• Conducts daily morning rounds to identify patients ready for transfer/discharge.
• Ensures that transfer/discharge orders are written 24 hours prior to discharge/ transfer.
• Performs any other clinical responsibilities related to the speciality, as assigned.

Academic Responsibilities

• Provides orientation, bedside training and supervision to junior staff as assigned.
• Participates in department s educational activities and training programs of the department.
• Partakes in national and international medical conferences.
• Maintains and enhances professional knowledge and continuing education requirements.

Research Responsibilities

• Participates in clinical, basic and translational research projects in accordance with Research Advisory Council Policy in order to advance knowledge, improve the quality of postgraduate education and contribute to the national and international recognition of the Hospital.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Undertakes the administrative duties assigned by Head of Section or Chairman.
• Participates in all mandatory departmental activities and serves on Departmental and Hospital s committees and other administrative functions, as required.
• Assists the department in the development and implementation of techniques and practices that help to maximize the utilization of all resources within the department and across the Hospital.
• Abides by the current Hospital and medical staff bylaws, all relevant rules, regulations and policies and keeps updated of any changes that might occur.