To act under the supervision of the Medical Consultants in the provision of a Medicine service and to support the Consultants in their duties.
To admit patients from the Emergency Department
To attend daily ward rounds with the medical team.
Take hand over of patients from previous shift Registrar, so that continuity of care is ensured ?and immediate decisions are made and orders written.
To review patients on a regular basis in accordance with the plan of care
made at the beginning of the shift and inform the consultant of any issues or problems
Document review findings in clinical notes in a timely and legible manner.
To respond to any adverse occurrences e.g., injuries, falls, sudden illnesses etc, suffered by patients, visitors, or staff.
To contribute to quality improvement; risk management initiatives and policy development so that the overall Internal Medicine Service is of the highest quality and reflective of best practice.
To assist in the education of colleagues and staff.
To participate in work related projects at Kuwait Hospital.
To act and behave professionally and perform one?s duties in a manner that optimizes patient care and protects and enhances the reputation of Beacon Hospital. To adhere to Hospital Policies and Procedures e.g. JCI, Code Blue, infection control, work hours and overtime.
To comply with Health and Safety Regulations, ensuring safe working practices in a safe working environment.
To undertake any other duties that may be required, which could include assisting medical colleagues throughout the hospital and acting as a resource for more junior colleagues.
