Resident Medical Officer - UPMC Whitfield Hospital, Waterford

Clinical Duties Provide medical services within the scope of the Departmental Policies for the provision of care in the inpatient and outpatient settings at UPMC Whitfield, Hospital Waterford. 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. Diagnose and treat patients under the direction of the relevant consultant. Initiate and monitor treatment as clinically appropriate and safe. Liaise with other clinical disciplines within the hospital (Anesthetists, 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. Provide cover on a rostered basis to always ensure on-site RMO presence when there are patients being treated. Participate in an on-call roster. Assist consultants in theatres when required Health Safety As an employee of UPMC you have a responsibility to: Take reasonable care of your own Health and Safety and that of any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. Co-operate with UPMC in ensuring that statutory regulations, codes of practice, local policies and departmental health and safety rules are adhered to. Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interests of health and safety. Infection Prevention and Control The prevention and management of acquired infection is a key priority for UPMC. As an employee of UPMC you have a responsibility to: - Ensure that your work methods are compliant with UPMC’s agreed policies and procedures and do not endanger other people or yourself. - Be aware of infection prevention and control policies, practices, and guidelines appropriate for your duties and you must always follow these to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. - Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of infection prevention and control, policies, practices, and procedures through attendance at annual mandatory updates and ongoing continuing professional development. - Challenge poor infection prevention and control practices of others and to report any breaches, using appropriate UPMC mechanisms (e.g., incident reporting policy). Information Governance UPMC is committed to compliance with Information Governance standards to ensure that all information is handled legally, securely, efficiently, and effectively. You are required to comply with the UPMC Information Governance policies and standards. Confidentiality and Security - Your attention is drawn to the confidential nature of information collected within UPMC. Whilst you are employed by UPMC you will encounter confidential information and data relating to the work of UPMC, its patients or employees. You are bound by your conditions of service to respect the confidentiality of any information you may encounter which identifies patients, employees or other UPMC personnel, or business information of the Company. You also have a duty to ensure that all confidential information is always held securely, both on and off site. Disclosure of Information - The unauthorized use or disclosure of information relating to UPMC activities or affairs, the treatment of patients or the personal details of an employee, will normally be considered a serious disciplinary offence which could result in dismissal. Upon leaving UPMC employment and at any time thereafter you must not take advantage of or disclose confidential information that you learnt in the course of your employment. Unauthorized disclosure of any of this information may be deemed as a criminal offence. Information Quality and Records Management - You must ensure that all information handled by you is accurate and kept up-to-date and you must comply with the UPMC recording, monitoring, validation and improvement schemes and processes. Medication management Adhere to all Medication Policies relevant to your role. Verify and document patient’s current medication on admission. Will verify all prescribed medication. Give medication advice to patients on discharge. Professional Standards and Performance Review As an employee of UPMC you have a responsibility to: Participate in statutory and mandatory training as appropriate for the post. Maintain consistently high personal and professional standards and act in accordance with the relevant professional code of conduct. Take responsibility for the maintenance and improvement of personal and professional competence and to encourage that of colleagues and subordinates. Participate in UPMC’s appraisal processes including identifying performance standards for the post, personal objective setting and the creation of a personal development plan Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults We all have a personal and a professional responsibility within UPMC to identify and report abuse. This may be known, suspected, witnessed or have raised concerns. Early recognition is vital to ensuring the patient is safeguarded. The Sharing of Information no matter how small is of prime importance in safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. As an employee of UPMC you have a responsibility to ensure that you attend safeguarding awareness training and undertake any additional training in relation to safeguarding relevant to your role. Social Responsibility UPMC is committed to behaving responsibly in the way we manage transport, procurement, our facilities, employment, skills, and our engagement with the local community so that we can make a positive contribution to society. As an employee of UPMC you have a responsibility to take measures to support our contribution and to reduce the environmental impact of our activities relating to energy and water usage, transport, and waste. Quality Safety Will work with the organization as part of a Multidisciplinary team in preparing for JCI accreditation. Required to provide high standards of patient care throughout your working day in pursuit of excellence. Quality Assurance Participation in all Quality Control related functions as set down by the Medical Director: Management meetings (Medical Director) New Patient Review Meetings Planning Review Meetings Morbidity Mortality Review Continuous Quality Initiative Meetings Radiation Safety Committee Meetings Hospital Management Meetings (Medical Director) Education Research Participation in Departmental Educational Meetings. Mandatory Clinical and non-Clinical Training (BLC, GCP, Fire safety etc.) UPMC/D3 e-Rounds 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 Participation, within the departmental framework and guidelines, in research which may be multi-institutional (ICORG) or internal.