Resident Medical Officer

The Resident Medical Officer (RMO) reports to the Medical Superintendent and Unit Head and plays a key role in building and maintaining relationships between the Director of Nursing, Director of Clinical Services, Hospital Management, Consultants, Medical, Nursing Staff and the Multidisciplinary Team - Risk management, - Assessing changes in the patient's condition, - Initiating emergency treatment and informing the consultant immediately - The RMO is also expected to act as a team leader in a cardiac arrest situation. **RMO Duties and Responsibilities** **Emergency** - to be familiar with the location and use of emergency equipment - to demonstrate competency in adult and paediatric life support - to respond immediately to clinical emergencies / lead the resuscitation team - in an emergency situation undertake emergency investigations and procedures in accordance with hospital policy and as directed by the patients Consultant **Ward Duties** - be present and contactable within hospital premises at all times - to clerk and assess patients on admission according to the hospital policy - to maintain individual contact with patients, carrying out ward rounds and other duties detailed by the individual hospital - to attend communication (handover) rounds as required - to update clinical notes on all patients attended according to best practice for record keeping - to respond promptly to the request of all medical staff - (Consultants and other doctors, nurses) to see any patients within the hospital and to advise or start any treatment as indicated - Undertake specific medical procedures on patients within all departments in the hospital as requested by medical and nursing staff: cannulation, commencing i.v infusions, urinary catheterisations, administration of i.v drugs, ECG, phlebotomy, etc. to check blood sample results and inform respective consultants for necessary actions - Coordinate with OT, Lab, blood bank & radiology for the required investigation and treatment. - Prepare drug chart in consultation with consultants, monitor nursing care & ensure timely medicine administration. - to assist with pre-operative /admission and outpatient clinics, if requested - to prescribe medicines to take home and complete discharge summary letters as requested attend to all formalities with regard to discharge according to local policies - before going off duty ensure written appropriate communication to the oncoming RMO specifying any requirements of individual patients - Attend code blue & ambulance call. - Any other work assigned by the management. - **Customer Related**_ - 1. Giving psychological support to the patient & their relatives. - 2. Ensure that the standard patient care protocol is followed. - **Administration Related and others**_ - Ensure proper documentation of all patients attended. - Manage and resolve conflicts between patients, staff, consultants - To ensure optimum manpower ratio and optimum manpower utilization To identify training needs and conduct performance reviews - To participate in the confirmation and performance appraisal process of the medical team **Responsibility to Consultants** - inform Consultants of any change in the condition of their patients and any emergency procedures undertaken - in a "routine situation" initiate requests and treatments with the prior consent of the patient's Consultant - in the event of death of a patient inform the Consultant, and the patient's GP (if the Consultant is unable to do so) - advise the Consultant immediately who threatens to discharge themselves against medical/nursing advice - see and examine discharged post-operative patients, on requests of the consultant - Night shift RMO are expected to call respective consultants of night condition of patients in between 7.7.30am with all blood report. - To ensure that credentialing & privileging of all consultants is completed in all respects. - To ensure that consultants adhere to the OPD timings and that there is maximum utilization of the OPD Organizing and conducting Quarterly Consultants meetings with Management - To inform to all concerned about the joining of a new consultant **Other duties** - Dispense drugs from the pharmacy as required following the local hospital policy - To examine a sick/injured member of hospital staff and offer appropriate advice in respect of treatment - RMO's are expected to look smart and presentable at all times, wearing a white coat and a name badge when attending patients **Administrative Duties** - Comply with the hospital consent and confidentiality policy maintain comprehensive clerking notes and treatment records for all patients - Read understand and adhere to hospital policies and procedures - Complete hospital administrative documentation as required - Ensure correct procedures are carried out in respect of patients discharging themselves, deaths in care and coroner's requirements **Health and Safety and Quality Assurance** - Be familiar, understand