Job Description
The NCHD's Standard Duties and Responsibilities
* Participate as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of medical care to patients.
* Diagnose and treat patients.
* Ensure that duties and functions are undertaken in a manner that prioritises the safety and well-being of patients.
* Assess patients on admission and/or discharge as required and write detailed reports in the case notes.
* Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
* Initiate and monitor treatment.
* Communicate effectively with patients and clients.
* Further progress knowledge of diagnosis and management.
* Participate in multidisciplinary clinical audit and proactive risk management and facilitate production of all data/information for same.
* Co-operate with arrangements to verify the delivery of all contractual commitments.
* Co-operate with measures to ensure compliance with the requirements of the European Working Time Directive and related Irish legislation.
* Co-operate with investigations, enquiries or audit relating to the provision of health services.
* Comply with statutory and regulatory requirements, agreed training principles where appropriate, corporate policies and procedures and human resource policies and procedures (e.g. Dignity at Work, Trust in Care, Flexible Working Scheme etc.).
* Attend at NCHD Induction. A comprehensive paid intern induction which may include on-site or online components should be encompassed within up to 39 hours, as comprehended in national guidelines.
* Perform other duties as required by the supervising Consultant / Clinical Director / Employer.
About Wexford General Hospital
Wexford General Hospital is a 270-bedded hospital providing Inpatient, Outpatient, Day Care, Outreach and Emergency Services. It is situated in the South East corner of Ireland with access from the M11 and N25, accessed by road and rail from Rosslare Europort.