Specialist Family Medicine - Russian Speaking (SEHA Clinics)

Role Overview

Specialist Family Medicine - Russian Speaking position at SEHA Hospitals, located at SEHA Clinics.

Role Purpose

Deliver high quality, evidence-based and patient-centred care while serving as an example of clinical excellence within the Division. Contribute to the supervision and training of junior medical staff under the oversight of the Consultant Physician.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Diagnose and treat patients according to established standards of best practice for the specialty.
• Comply with all hospital policies regarding admissions, consultations, and daily patient care.
• Accurately document all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures.
• Regularly review results of all investigations and modify treatment as required.
• Liaise with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required.
• Actively participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe and holistic care for individual patients.
• Ensure preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consent.
• Communicate clinical information to patients and the patient's family and friends (with consent of the patient) in a timely manner.
• Perform other clinical responsibilities as assigned.

Supervision and Training

• Assist the Consultant Physician in supervising the activities of junior medical staff.
• Jointly assume responsibility for the care provided by junior medical staff.

Collaboration and Team Management

• Maintain a good working relationship with members of staff.
• Promote collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care.
• Assist with Consultant staff in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times.

Administrative and Divisional Duties

• Support and adhere to all hospital departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Support and participate in the organization's performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes.
• Attend Divisional meetings as invited.
• Support the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents.
• Assume other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Consultant Staff.
• Practice appropriate utilization of the organization's resources.