Assistant Consultant, Head & Neck, P&L-RO

Assists in providing medical care in the field of Head, Neck, Pediatric & Lymphoma Radiation Oncology, and supervises interns and residents, in accordance with current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the Hospital s policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Assists the Consultants in providing required patient care and management in the field of Head, Neck, Pediatric &Lymphoma Radiation Oncology, in accordance with standards of medical care laid down by the Healthcare Delivery.
• Studies and performs assessment, examination and the compilation of a case history and assists in the diagnosis and management of the patient in accordance with criteria listed in diagnostic manuals such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual.
• Registers detailed medical history, conducts a thorough physical examination and creates a plan for patient management and follows-up for discussion with the Consultant.
• Subsequently, records the consultant s orders, progress notes and other required documents for outpatients.
• Provides on-call coverage frothier specialty on a rotational basis during evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Prepares for and participates in consultant and specialist ward rounds as per policy.
• Documents findings in medical records.
• Follows up on investigation results for outpatients and modifies treatment accordingly.
• Attends specialty clinics, outpatient clinics, and shares on on-call schedule as per requirements.
• Performs other clinical responsibilities, as assigned.

Academic Responsibilities:

• Provides orientation, bedside training and supervision of interns, residents and fellows as assigned.
• Keeps abreast of all the latest techniques and developments, especially in area of specialization.
• Implements them on a selective basis to improve technical standards.
• Participates in the educational activities and training programs of the department.
• Participates in national and international medical conferences.

Education

Graduation from a medical school in good standing, completion of required period of postgraduate training in a specialty and/or subspecialty, with Saudi/American Board or Canadian/UK certification, or equivalent as outlined by the Medical Staff Credentialing Committee.

Experience

Required Two (2) years of training in specialty and subspecialty plus post-training experience required.

Other Requirements(Certificates)

N/A.