Registrar Cardiology Cover P312361

Job Title:                              Cardiology Registrar

Reports to: 

• Medical Manpower Manager
• Cardiology Tutor

Location:                          

Bon Secours Hospital Cork

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• MRCPI or equivalent
• MBBS or equivalent
• Current Irish Medical Council Registration Certificate
• Valid ACLS certificate

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a Health Care environment in Ireland
• Minimum of 1 year Cardiology Experience at Registrar level.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the general direction and control of the Head of HR, the Cardiology Registrar will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities, as per Hospital policy & in line with  JCI accreditation requirements.

Patient-Care

• All aspects of patient-care including History taking & Physical Examination, to include.
• Decision-making; Clinical skills; Procedural skills, Prescription of Medications, and Completion of all patient records to meet all hospital policy & JCI requirements.
• Assess, Order and review all investigations; radiology, laboratory, microbiology, pathology, haematology and document findings for patients as requested by/ in collaboration with the appropriate Consultant.
• Provide pre and post procedure care for patients in the Cath lab: Assist with Cath lab procedures as appropriate;
• Co-ordinate, complete consents as appropriate;
• Co-ordinate, complete discharge plans and summaries, and so ensure timely discharge of all Cardiology patients.
• Registrar will also supervise SHO/Intern participating on all of the above mentioned activities.
• Co-ordinate all Cardiology Admissions: All direct acute and elective admissions to the Cardiology service will always be co-ordinated/ completed by the Registrar or by the SHO/Intern under Registrar’s supervision.
• The Registrar will write a comprehensive admission note or review SHO’s/intern’s admission note on all new patients. The note will focus on: salient features of the history; critical physical examination findings; and most importantly outline specific major problems with thoughtful assessment and plans for each.
• The Cardiology Registrar will commence duty each morning by attending CCU handover and review; evaluate any patients and feedback to relevant Consultant. This includes the use and removal of cardiology devices e.g.  Telemetry use and removal.
• The Registrar will make work-rounds, independent of the Consultant Physician. These rounds will ensure follow-up and review of all labs/x-rays/scans ordered; follow-up of all critically ill patients; discharge plans; with the Cardiac Rehab CNS and any other nurse specialists/ CNM involved.
• Formal presentations of all new patients are required during rounds. The Registrar should review before rounds and attend with consultant where possible.
• Attend and participate in the weekly Cardiology MDT & case conference.
• Demonstrate competence in dealing with all cardiac and medical emergencies.
• To respond to any adverse occurrences e.g. blood guidelines, infection control etc.
• To implement quality standards ensuring that a quality service is provided at all times.
• To participate in Hospital Quality Improvement and Risk Management Initiatives.
• To maintain effective liaison with all staff, Cardiology consultants, relevant consultants, nursing staff, healthcare staff, administrative assistants, interns and SHO Colleagues.
• To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required. arise if transfer of patients to an alternative institution is necessary
• To comply with Health and Safety Regulations, ensuring safe work practices in a safe working environment.