Locum Doctor at Faircape Group

Job Description

• Faircape Health is extending our subacute care and rehabilitation services to one of our long-term healthcare facilities in Somerset West, Heritage Manor. We are catering to patients in need of short-term, long-term, dementia, respite, and palliative care within a secure and nurturing environment.
• Our world-class care aims to bridge the gap between hospital and home. Our Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) of leading healthcare professionals administers care in the most therapeutic environment possible and supports healing outcomes in all aspects.
• We seek a dedicated (Locum) Doctor to join our team at Heritage Manor in Somerset West. This role will assist our team over the weekend, offering guaranteed weekend shifts, by prioritising patients’ medical stability and enhancing their rehabilitation progress. This role entails managing rehabilitation patients and addressing long-term geriatric needs, particularly focusing on recovery from various conditions such as post-surgery care, acute hospitalisation, stroke, total hip replacement, and dementia.
• Collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary team of experts in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social work, dietetics, and nursing staff to ensure a seamless transition to rehabilitation and safe discharge.
• If you're passionate about patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Upon patient admission, conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' medical conditions, including physical examinations, review of medical history, and diagnostic tests to develop appropriate care plans.
• Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to each patient's specific needs, including medication management, therapy, and other interventions aimed at improving health outcomes.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including nurses, therapists, social workers, and specialists, to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity of treatment.
• Monitor patients' progress closely, evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans, and make adjustments as necessary to optimise outcomes.
• Provide patients and their families with information about their medical conditions, treatment options, and self-care techniques to promote health and prevent complications.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries on Healthware (electronic platform).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the delivery of sub-acute care services, such as developing protocols, conducting research, and implementing best practices.
• Provide urgent/emergency telephonic cover to the nursing staff in medical emergencies as needed, providing timely and appropriate medical interventions to stabilise patients' conditions and prevent further deterioration. No routine call-outs from home are required.
• Establish and maintain relationships with specialists who refer patients in Somerset West.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)

Experience and Knowledge

• Proven post-community service
• Experience in internal medicine, family medicine, geriatrics, or palliative care is beneficial.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary and nursing team environment advantageous.

Skills and Attributes

• Medical Expertise: Proficiency in diagnosing and treating various medical conditions, with a strong understanding of evidence-based practices
• Good Critical Thinking Skills
• Ethical Practice and confidentiality
• Strong Team Collaboration ability
• Meticulous attention to detail in documentation
• Strong Communication Skills
• Crisis Management Ability
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Specific Requirements

• Clear health, criminal, and credit record
• Contactable references
• MPS/insurance membership and active HPCSA registration