Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
responsible for providing the highest level of expertise. He/she may be assigned specified administrative activities.
TASKS & ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Patient Care: Registrar Family Medicine is involved in assessing, diagnosing, and managing a wide range of medical conditions in patients of all ages. They provide comprehensive care and follow-up treatment.
- Medical Procedures: They assist with or perform common procedures, such as physical examinations, taking medical histories, and interpreting diagnostic tests (e.g., blood tests, radiology reports).
- Emergency Care: In some settings, registrars may be involved in urgent or emergency care, dealing with acute medical situations in family practice.
- Multidisciplinary Teamwork: They collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as nurses, allied health staff, and specialists, to provide holistic care for patients.
- Supervised Learning: As a registrar, they are often in the process of specialization or post-graduate training. They will be supervised by senior clinicians and may take part in regular training sessions, workshops, and assessments to further develop their skills.
- Teaching Medical Students/Interns: Registrars often help in the teaching and mentoring of junior medical staff or medical students. They may supervise and guide them in patient care and clinical skills.
- Ongoing Professional Development: Registrars are expected to continue their learning through conferences, courses, and practical experience to meet the requirements for certification and to keep up with the latest advancements in medicine.
- Documentation: Registrars must maintain accurate patient records, including medical histories, diagnosis, treatment plans, and progress notes.
- Referral and Coordination: They may refer patients to specialists or other healthcare services and ensure coordination of care between different providers.
- Compliance and Policies: They must adhere to the institution's policies, healthcare regulations, and ethical guidelines in clinical practice.
- Evidence-Based Practice: Registrars are encouraged to stay current with medical research and evidence-based practices to ensure that patient care is informed by the latest knowledge.
- Quality Improvement Initiatives: They may be involved in audits or improvement projects aimed at improving the quality of care, patient safety, or clinical outcomes.
- Patient Interaction: Effective communication with patients is crucial. Registrars need to explain diagnoses, treatment options, and health promotion advice in a clear, empathetic manner.
- Team Communication: Clear communication with other medical professionals ensures coordinated patient care and reduces the risk of errors or misunderstandings.
- Depending on the healthcare setting, registrars may be required to work on-call shifts or in emergency departments, providing care during evenings, weekends, or holidays.
Note: “Indus Hospital & Health Network is an employer that does not tolerate Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.”