Registrar (Haematology)

ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

The Registrar (Haematology) will report to the designated Head of Department/Specialist Medical Officer (Haematology).

NATURE & SCOPE

The Registrar (Haematology) is responsible for diagnosing and administering general medical and Haematology treatment to patients in a hospital or through extension services at a Clinic or other designated area. Work may entail performing minor surgical procedures. Work may also include the supervision of lower-level House Officers and duties are performed with considerable independence and reviewed by a professional superior through observations, consultations and analysis of findings and reports.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Registrar (Haematology):

• Provides on call coverage in the field of Haematology at the Sangre Grande Hospital Campus.
• Performs ward rounds and consultations in collaboration with the Specialist Medical Officer (Haematology) on patients referred to the Haematology service.
• Collaborates with the Specialist Medical Officer (Haematology) for Haematology clinic.
• Examines patients, diagnoses, advises and carries out necessary treatment plans including chemotherapy delivery.
• Supervises House Officers and medical interns with a view to building competencies.
• Refers patients to professional superiors for more detailed attention as may be necessary.
• Performs medical examinations on inpatients and outpatients; diagnoses and makes prognoses; makes ward rounds; write and maintain up-to-date case records and make necessary medical reports.
• Prescribe and carry out treatment in light of examination findings.
• Implement preventative procedures outlined for the protection and promotion of Public Health.
• Participate in immunization procedures against infectious or communicable diseases as directed.
• Provide professional services in the Nutrition services and other specialist fields.
• Undertake medico-legal duties as may be reasonably required to him/her with specialist advice if necessary.
• Perform related work as may be required by the appropriate Authority.

KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Public Health Ordinances and of medical jurisprudence.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of Internal Medicine and Haematology including the diagnosis and treatment of common diseases.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of preventative medicine.
• Some knowledge of administrative practices and procedures, rules, regulations policies and standards related to medical services.
• Ability to supervise and aid in the development of junior medical staff.
• Ability to examine patients, diagnose disease and to prescribe and administer necessary treatment.
• Ability to performs minor surgical procedures inclusive of, but not limited to paracentesis, pleurocentesis would be an asset.
• Ability to gain the co-operation and confidence of patients and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Post graduate qualifications in the field of Haematology.
• Training as evidence by the possession of a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from a recognized school of medicine.
• Possession of a Specialist Registration in the field of Haematology from the Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago.
• A minimum of at least five (5) years experience in the field of Haematology.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• House Officer
• Medical Interns
• Medical Students

COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIP

Internal:

• Specialist Medical Officer (Haematology)
• Head of Department (Palliative Care)
• Medical Director
• Medical, Nursing and Para Clinical personnel
• Other Heads of Department

External:

• Other Regional Health Authorities
• Private Medical Institutions
• Ministry of Health
• Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago
• University of the West Indies