Thoracic Surgery Consultant

Summary

Responsible for treating conditions of the body’s thorax (chest) area, including the esophagus, lungs, mediastinum (the area between the lungs), trachea, and diaphragm. Thoracic surgeons treat the following conditions: Chest wall tumors. Emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, and other end-stage lung diseases.

Education/Qualifications Required:

1. Basic medical degree from a recognized institution
2. Post-qualification certification
   • Qualification Source from: North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.  
     • USA: The American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS)
     • Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Certificate  (FRCPS – Thoracic Surgery)
     • UK and Ireland: GMC/CCST Specialist Register – Thoracic Surgery
     • Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship from the Royal College – Thoracic Surgery  (FRACP)
     • Western Europe: Equivalent certification to the above

Experience Post-Qualifications:

• Minimum Five (5) years  professional experience in Thoracic Surgery after board/equivalent certification 

License:

• Current and in a Good Standing Medical License to practice in country of residence.
• BLS/ACLS

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provides high quality patient care in all aspects of General Thoracic Surgery according to his/her approved clinical privileges.
• Provides consultation (inpatient, and emergency room) upon request and responds in a timely manner within the prescribed timeframe as outlined in hospital policy.
• Responsible for the timely completion, competencies, accuracy and eligibility of the medical record.
• Provides on-call service and ensures availability and response time within the prescribed timeframe in accordance with hospital policy.
• Conducts daily morning rounds to identify patients ready for discharge. Ensures that discharge orders are written 24 hours prior to discharge. Ensures that discharge orders are written 24 hours prior to discharge.
• Perform any other clinical responsibilities related to the specialty, as assigned.

Academic Responsibilities

• Provides orientation, bedside training and supervision to interns, residents and fellows as assigned.
• Participates in educational activities and training programs of the department. Partakes in national and international medical conferences.
• Maintain and enhances professional knowledge and continuing education requirements.

Research Responsibilities

• Participates in clinical, basic and translational research projects in accordance with Research Advisory Council Policy in order to advance knowledge, improve the quality of post graduate education and contribute to the national and international recognition of KFSH&RC.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Undertakes the administrative duties assigned by Head of Section or Chairman
• Participates in all mandatory departmental activities and serves on departmental and hospital committees and other administrative functions, as required.
• Assists the department in the development and implementation of techniques and practices that help maximize the utilization of all resources within the department and across the hospital.
• Abides by the current hospital and medical staff bylaws, all relevant rules, regulations and policies and keeps updated of any changes that might occur.
• Participates in self-and others’ education, training and development as applicable
• Follows all hospital-related policies and procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned