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RESPONSIBILITIES:

To lead the on-board medical department and provide medical services to guests and crew.

1. Medical Department?

• Take responsibility and accountability for the medical team and medical facilities and equipment.
• To monitor that members of the team are completing their designated tasks.
• To regularly contact shore side team (CMO/CNO) and advise of any developing situation.?

2. Duty

• Provide both inpatient and outpatient care to guests and crew, covering acute emergency and?
• chronic disease management. To promote the running of crew wellness clinics. ?
• To have a comprehensive understanding of SeaCare to maintain accurate medical records.
• Investigate and treat appropriately on board, referring shore side where necessary
• Maintain knowledge of use of near patient testing and emergency equipment
• Maintain confidentiality and standards of GMC- Good Medical Practice
• Function as the onboard Radiation Protection Supervisor and maintain safe use of X-rays
• Cover daytime and duty rota, always remaining contactable whilst onboard, and respond promptly? to requests for medical assistance.
• Understanding of the computer software programs Seacare, MMS, Fidelio and IBS.
• Delegating tasks where appropriate to other members of the team and following up their actions.?

3. Public Health

• To be fully familiar with the company Outbreak Prevention Plan, especially any procedure relating? to the medical department.
• Report public health concerns to onboard senior management and shoreside team.
• To communicate with Port Health and comply with their advice.
• Provide health education and counselling on specific health matters to guests and crew as needed.?

4. Training

• To continue to develop personal education, through completing mandatory education including?
• ALS, ATLS, PALS, and other learning methods, and maintain an educational log
• Complete annual medical appraisal
• Maintain Professional registration and meet the requirements of that organisation
• Participate in mandatory onboard training, including medical instructing where necessary
• To obtain UK GMC registration (if not already registered). Time period to be agreed with CMO

5. Other Duties:

• To be familiar with the Ships Emergency Plan, Muster list and ships code of conduct and know how?
• to access and be familiar with the SQM Policies and guidelines. ?
• Conduct Audits in the medical department as required.
• To attend senior management meetings and other meetings, such as environmental, safety where? possible as requested.
• To provide accurate appraisal of all medical staff.
• To undertake any additional duties as may be reasonably be expected.