Job Summary

The Specialist – General ICU is responsible for providing high-quality critical care services to patients admitted to the General ICU. The role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and managing critically ill patients, performing ICU procedures, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and ensuring patient safety under the guidance of ICU Consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct rounds with consultants and manage post-round tasks, including follow-ups on investigations.
• Review discharge summaries prepared by junior doctors.
• Perform morning and evening follow-ups on patients prior to consultant rounds.
• Report to the Coordinator on clinical and administrative issues.
• Assess and admit patients independently after consulting with senior staff.
• Complete a thorough review of patient history and physical examination within the first 24 hours of admission.
• Continuously monitor patient progress, adjust management plans, and handle medical emergencies in coordination with the consultant.
• Effective counseling to the patient`s attendants.
• Takes an active role to ensure ICU & HDU roster is covered and planned, including balancing skill mix and providing coverage of time
• The duty hours for this position will be in accordance with HR policy.
• Competence of analyzing the results of basic blood serology and radiology investigations and make basic management decisions in ICU & HDU patients in consultation with consultants.
• Maintain good communication with supporting staffs, colleagues and seniors.
• To take and give written handover at the bedside at the beginning and end of the duty shift.
• Ensure compliance with hospital practices to maintain the safest environment for patients and staff.
• Attend clinical meetings and workshops, and actively participate in presentations.
• Participate in hospital training programs and pursue ongoing knowledge and skill development.
• For New Admissions: Review patient history, lab results, and current medications prior to the consultant`s visit.
• For Referral Patients: Manage referred patients under consultant supervision.
• For Discharges: Ensure accuracy of discharge summaries, including diagnoses and medications, under consultant oversight.
• General: Oversee and monitor junior doctors, and assist in patient counseling under consultant supervision.