Medical Specialist (Radiology)

Requirements

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery plus MMED (Radiology) or FCEM (SA). Registration Certificate with the HPCSA as a Radiology Specialist. Grade 1: No experience required. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in a normal Specialty. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in a normal Specialty. A resuscitation course such as APLS (or PALS), ACLS, ATLS will be added advantage. Ability to manage a team of junior and senior doctors. Ability to establish excellent working relationships with all the disciplines teams. Good leadership skills, excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, conflict resolution and good interpersonal skills. The successful candidate must be adaptable, disciplined, and self-confident. The candidate must be able to work independently and under pressure and beyond normal working hours and work with diverse team. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedure pertaining to health care users. Computer Literacy. Experience in the public sector would be an advantage. Candidate will be expected to perform commuted overtime as per service needs.

Key Responsibilities

Ensuring that there is protocol for the management of Radiology Patients and that there is compliance to the protocol and guidelines. Co-ordinate all clinical and administrative duties within the Department. Involvement in hospital committees and liaison with other departments within the hospital. Staff training theoretical and skills performance of medical doctors and allied medical disciplines at the hospital and referring hospitals. SOPs development and implementation. Provision of clinical support and outreach programs. To participate, support and promote research relevant to Radiology department. Ability to initiate and conduct research will be an advantage. Be a role model for students and staff. Perform duties assigned by the medical manager. Maintain quality assurance standards and other Departmental policies. Provision of efficient Radiology outpatient services. Reduction of waiting time and backlogs. Ensure effective specialist services to contribute to optimal and quality health care in line with the vision, mission, and values of Gauteng department of health. Ensure compliance to SOP’s and clinical Protocols. Supervision and effective utilization of medical staff. Responsible for training and teaching of Medical Interns, junior doctors, and medical students. Attend all relevant meetings. Attend appropriate CME activities. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (contracting, quarterly reviews and final assessment. Ensure an effective outreach to District hospitals. Participate in academic activities in the hospital and in the cluster. Clinical Governance and Risk Management. Full participation in Quality Assurance Programs, prevention/management of PSI’s and complaints.

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