Clinical Associate

Job DescriptionUnique Job Role: Clinical AssistantPosition: Clinical Assistant - OrthopaedicsFunction: Clinical ServicesSub Function: OrthopaedicsDepartment: OrthopaedicsReports To (Job Role / Position): Director - Orthopaedics1. Job PurposeResponsibility for assisting Mentor / Director and Consultants in diagnosis and delivery of clinical care in conformance with the Sir HN RFH standards of medical and service excellence2. AccountabilitiesKey Responsibilities: ServiceWill work under the supervision of Mentor / Director / Consultants.Help Mentor / Director / Consultants in conducting OPD and other clinical activities as specified and as per privileges grantedManage casualty cases under supervision of the consultantsAssist in OPD based procedures like plastering, injections, K wire removalsGuide the Orthopaedics nurse in day to day nursing activities and patient managementAssist the OT team in ensuring adequacy of instruments and inventories for the Orthopaedics procedures. Also to ensure that the correct implants are ordered and available during the procedureCollate and analyze records, reports, test results, or examination information to diagnose disease of the patientPrescribe or administer medication, therapy, and other specialized comprehensive medical care to treat / prevent / limit illness, disease, or injury under consultation of primary consultants. Identify patients risk status and recommend appropriate intervention to minimize risk under consultation of primary consultants.Explain procedures, obtain consents and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patient and familyMonitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary and discuss the same with the treating Consultant. Refer patient to other specialist as and when required after due intimation and explanation to patient / family as advised by the treating consultantCoordinate with the admission hub, OT staff and billing section for booking OTFollow the surgical checklist during the OT stage including surgical site marking and WHO surgical guidelinesPrep the surgical patients, and carry out pre-op and post op care until dischargeConduct regular ward rounds and work at a time that facilitates efficient patient flow and meets treatment objectives to maintain continuity of patient careMaintain and update documentation in Hospital Information System with respect to assigned clinical responsibilities including patient history, clinical assessment, prescriptions, medications, progress notes, investigations, discharge notes and any other medical recordsMaintain clinical documentation including initial assessment, OT notes, progress notes and HOTO notes on a daily basisCoordinate activities of nurses, resident doctors, specialists, therapists, and other medical staff for quality care and patient safetyEnsure accurate exchange of information during care transition and transfer of patients ensuring that patient privacy and confidentiality is duly protected at all the timesFollow use of evidence based practice protocols to ensure patient safetyPrepare and release discharge summaries as advised by primary consultantWork collaboratively with other disciplines and health professionals to develop effective and appropriate multidisciplinary treatment plans for patientsCover ward duties and attend to on call emergency care as per departmental rotaComply with CME credits as per MMC guidelines and registrations in vogueParticipate in interdepartmental meetings, committees and perform all the responsibilities as assignedParticipate as per the defined role during any internal / external disasterEnsure the following activities are completed with respect to discharge process:Provisional Discharge:Confirmation of discharge by ConsultantsConfirmation and clearance of investigations done on the day of the dischargeRemoval of all lines and tubes in coordination with Nursing teamMark for Discharge:Completion of discharge summaryAny other responsibility as assigned by the Director on the need basisKey Responsibilities: GrowthParticipate in health programs in the hospital, outreach activities, or communities for prevention and treatment of injuries or illnesses.Key Responsibilities: QualityEnsure clinical care and infection control quality indicators are within the defined bench markActively participate and be accountable for implementation of all quality programs to ensure continuous quality improvement in the departmentEnsure adherence to internationally accepted standards of care, including but not limited to those recommended by JCI, NABH and other quality systemsFollow all infection control protocols during all Orthopaedics proceduresActively participate in infection control and prevention activities, campaigns, awareness sessions etc.Key Responsibilities: FinanceEnsure optimum utilization of departmental resourcesKey Responsibilities: PeopleBe available to cover colleague when they are sick / on leave (within the constraints of existing workload)Train the new joinees on the departmental policies, SOPs and protocolsGuide the junior medical staff and DNB students on the departmental activities and processesKey Responsibilities: Innovation & ResearchParticipate in clinical education, research, test medication, clinical tests to advance the practice of medicine as well as academic and teaching activities of department as required by the DNB or any Fellowship programsKeep updating knowledge and skills by attending and presenting at conferences and CME or similar training programsActively give suggestions / feedback to further improvise services of department and growth of the department3. CompetenciesCompetenciesA. Core HNH ValuesPatient FirstExcellenceAccountabilityRespectTeamworkIntegrityB. Function-specific Competencies (Technical /Functional)Knowledge of departmental policies and proceduresAptitude towards, teaching, publication and researchKnowledge about Infection prevention and controlKnowledge about JCI & NABH standardsKnowledge on use of HISKnowledge about Patient SafetyCommunication & Interpersonal SkillsInclination towards continuing medical education / attending conferencesThe above is a broad outline on competencies required for the role. The competency definition and descriptor of proficiency level will be provided in a separate competency framework4. Experience & Educational RequirementsEDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:Include Additional Certification Required if anyNecessary: MBBS and MS / DNB OrthopaedicsDesirable: Fellowships in OrthopaedicsRELEVANT EXPERIENCE:Type of roles (and duration) which an individual ideally should have done in his/her prior experience to be detailedNecessary: 0-3 yrs post MS/DNB OrthopaedicsDesirable: Experience in large multispecialty hospital7. Scope of WorkFinancial Scope (Range of financial spend): NilPeople Management Scope (Range of no. of Direct Reports): NilCorporate Coverage (hospital-wide / sub-function-wide / area wide): OrthopaedicsWorking Conditions: Possible exposure to communicable diseases, OPDs, Procedure Rooms and Wards, On shift rota6. Key Performance Areas & Key Performance IndicatorsKey Result AreasClinical Care PerformanceQuality care indicatorsPatient Satisfaction Index on clinical careContribution towards financial goals if applicableBudgeted Vs. ActualsAdherence to operational protocolsDeviation from standard operating practicesTraining of team members% Adherence to training calendarNo. of training hoursMark for DischargeDischarge summary release time