Senior Registrar ICU

Job Overview

The Senior Registrar in ICU is tasked with delivering expert patient care to those admitted in the Intensive Care Unit, maintaining high professional standards aligned with evidence-based medicine, medical ethics, Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) standards, hospital regulations, and the Saudi Ministry of Health laws.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure superior quality medical treatment, compassionate care, and understanding to all patients within National Medical Care Hospitals and Clinics.
• Provide patient care that aligns strictly with the professional scope and clinical privileges for inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Adhere to clinically relevant and scientifically validated standards, guidelines, and criteria in practice.
• Conduct frequent ward rounds independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop patient-specific treatment plans.
• Keep patient management documentation accurate, legible, timely, and comprehensive, including medical records, discharge summaries, death reports, and other special reports as needed.
• Assist senior consultants in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures pertaining to the specialty.
• Oversee junior staff and guide their duties within departmental directives.
• Participate actively in ongoing educational and training sessions of the department.
• Perform diagnostic and treatment procedures within the defined medical specialty.
• Assess and appropriately refer patients for further care or accept referrals within the specialty field.
• Fulfill on-call responsibilities for patient care and admissions.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and provide specialist advice during critical situations.
• Maintain patient privacy, security, and confidentiality rigorously.
• Supervise registrar staff and consult with consultants for complex cases requiring advanced expertise.
• Comply fully with departmental policies, hospital by-laws, and regulatory frameworks.
• Carry out related administrative and organizational duties as assigned by consultants or department heads.
• Support hospital administration and department directives consistent with professional knowledge and skills.

Reporting and Collaboration

Reports directly to the Head of the Internal Medicine Department and Consultant In-charge of ICU/CCU. Collaborates with specialty consultants, nursing and healthcare teams, patients, and family members. Supervises registrars, residents, nurses, and other paramedical staff assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Educational Requirement: Must possess either American Board certification, Canadian Fellowship, MRCP, or equivalent credentials.
• Registration as a Senior Registrar with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties is mandatory.
• Preferably holds higher qualifications in the specialty.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in the relevant field.
• Must hold a current valid medical practice license in the specialty area.
• Additional experience in a relevant sub-specialty and academic affiliation is advantageous.

Additional Skills and Requirements

• Strong leadership and administrative capabilities.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Ability to communicate in Arabic is preferred.
• Demonstrates professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Well-versed in medical by-laws and regulatory standards.