Resident Medical Officer
UPMC Kildare Hospital is recruiting a Resident Medical Officer on a full-time, permanent basis.
Overview of Role
The Resident Medical Officer (RMO) is a key member of the hospital clinical management team whose primary role is to provide and oversee the medical care of patients under relevant consultant instructions and guidance for the in-patient and out-patients areas of the UPMC Kildare Hospital.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
* Clinical Duties: Provide medical services within the scope of the Departmental Policies for the provision of care in the inpatient, the Pre-Assessment service and outpatient settings at UPMC Kildare.
* Act and behave professionally and perform one's duties in a manner that optimises patient centred care.
* Provide thorough clinical evaluation, careful explanation to patients and family and collaborative decision making when necessary, for the proper delivery of surgical and medical services to the patients in our facility.
* Complete documentation of patients' assessment, history and physical on admission, and write appropriate follow up comments in case notes in line with the assessment of Patient Policy.
* Will conduct daily re-assessment on in-patients as advised by the consultant and/or nursing staff.
Diagnosis and Treatment
* Diagnose and treat patients under the direction of the relevant consultant.
* Initiate and monitor treatment as clinically appropriate and safe.
* Carry out clinical procedures as requested by Consultants.
* Order and interpret diagnostic tests as clinically required while under the direction of relevant consultant.
Communication and Liaison
* Liaise with other clinical disciplines within the hospital (Anaesthetists, Nursing, diagnostic Services, Laboratory, Pharmacy) in relation to patient care.
* Respond to all Code Blues and lead the nursing staff in emergency/cardiac arrest procedures.
* Respond to any adverse occurrences e.g., injuries, falls.
Health and Safety
* Uphold UPMC Kildare Hospital's policy requirements in relation to Fire, Infection Control, Radiation Safety and Health and Safety at work regulations and to attend updates.
* Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors and adhere to relevant incident reporting procedures.
* Observe a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of self, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management associated with this post.
Education and Research
* Participate in Departmental Educational Meetings.
* Mandatory Clinical and non-Clinical Training (BLC, GCP, Fire safety etc.)
* Other education activity (Conferences, lectures etc.) to meet the requirements of the statutory rules regarding Professional Competence Assurance, as well as to acquire and maintain the necessary skills relevant to the proper function of UPMC Whitfield Hospital.
Qualifications & Experience
* Applicants must be fully registered with the Irish Medical Council holding a valid registration.
* Current BLS and ACLS certification.
* Must possess competent clinical and interactive skills with adult and paediatric patients.
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.