Job Description

• A Specialist in Critical Care Medicine is a medical doctor who specializes in the care of critically ill patients
• They are responsible for the management of patients who are in critical or life-threatening condition and require close monitoring, intervention, and support

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide care for critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU)
• Conduct physical examinations, interpret diagnostic test results, and prescribe appropriate treatments
• Communicate with patients and their families to educate them about their illness, prognosis, and treatment options
• Participate in the development of care plans and discharge planning for critically ill patients
• Undertaking patient consultations and physical examinations
• Organising workloads
• Performing surgical procedures
• Providing general pre- and post-operative care
• Monitoring and administering medication
• Assessing and planning treatment requirements
• Liaising daily with staff including other doctors, non-medical management staff and healthcare professionals
• Writing reports and maintaining records
• Promoting health education

Qualifications

• Experience in critical care medicine
• Excellent problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills