Registrar (Medical) (General Surgery)

SALARY : R1 041 402 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) 

CENTRE : Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice).
• Inherent requirement of the job: A valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence. Commuted overtime is compulsory. Emergency and after hour call cover. Each Registrar will be appointed in a specific training complex but could be required to work across the platform on request.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): FCS part 1 as well clinical experience in Surgery and/or Trauma. A current certificate of ATLS and Basic Surgical Skills course completed. FCS part 2 and experience in research/publications. Evidence of effective leadership and interpersonal skills are essential. 

DUTIES :

• Provision of safe surgical care to patients. Peri-operative care of surgical patients. Participation in Intensive Care management. Learn the art and science of general surgery, trauma, and burn care.
• Attend tutorials and assist with the training of interns, medical students, nursing staff and paramedics.
• On-site after-hours duties relating to care of newly arriving acute patients as well as inpatients. Involvement in research/audits relating to surgery, trauma, and burn care.