Orthopedic Surgeon

Responsibilities:

• Functionally reports to the Branch Lead Clinical Services
• Administratively reports to the Managing Director
• Consulting with patients and analyzing patient data to determine patient needs and treatment goals.
• Examining patients to diagnose bone, joint ligament, or other musculoskeletal disorders
• Collaborating with other specialists where necessary to determine a course of treatment.
• Performing surgical procedures on various parts of the musculoskeletal system including plating broken bones reattaching tendons and ligaments or performing hip replacements among other procedures.
• Carry out research, clinical audits, and quality assurance exercises regularly.
• See and advise on inpatients referred by hospital specialist colleagues for assessment, within a timeframe appropriate to the clinical circumstances.
• Follow established surgical techniques during the operation.
• Be available to consult with the Registrar/ Surgeon by telephone, or be called back to assist the Registrar/ Surgeon or other members of the Team.
• Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes.
• Ensure comprehensive, accurate, and concise medical records are collected and maintained for patients with an appropriate signed and dated legible entry in the patient’s medical record on every attendance of a patient.
• Contribute to quality patient care by participating in case planning which includes appropriate pre-admission planning, in-hospital care, and discharge planning.
• Request for investigations surgical treatment, medical treatment, and discharge as professional competence dictates.
  
• Participate in clinical audits and quality programs as appropriate.
• To be "on-call" is a requirement of the position
• To teach/train registrars, Medical Officers, House Officers, nurses, and nurse assistants as required.
• Oversee the Orthopedic surgery unit of the hospital.
• Manage the administrative requirements of the hospital and patient care including ensuring discharge summaries and medico-legal correspondence are completed with no delay.
• Be aware of and adhere to all Lily Hospital policies and procedures in reference to clinical practice.
• Coordinates the departmental activities with those of the hospital.
• Ensure accomplishment of quality training in the department.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality programs as appropriate.
  
• Ensuring consistent and accurate medical record-keeping practices.
• Ensure proper credentialing of all patients before going to the theatre for surgery.
• Comply with all the provisions of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) 2019.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3- 5 years cognate Orthopaedic surgical experience.
• Must have a license to practice medicine from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria
• Must hold a specialist qualification with a Fellow National Postgraduate College of Nigeria (Orthopaedics and Trauma)
• Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons, Orthopedics or Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons. (Orthopaedics and Traumatology).
• Knowledge and surgical skills in orthopedic Trauma, spine surgery, arthroplasty, arthroscopy/sports medicine, pediatrics orthopedics orthopedics oncology, and general orthopedics.
• Knowledge of Clinical Surgery and other specialist areas of medical practice such as oncology, pathology, radiology and pediatrics, traumatology, neurosurgery, and cardiothoracic medicine.
• The job holder must have good hand-eye coordination, stamina, and empathy for patients.
• The job holder must have a working knowledge of global quality assurance, clinical audit principles, and processes and must exhibit a commitment towards continuous quality improvement.
• Familiarity with cultural and religious concerns of patients, and current legislation on patient rights in regards to National Health Bill.
• Job holders must be empathetic and portray a caring and professional manner in all aspects of work.
• Must show evidence of competence in the management of orthopedic cases and evidence of active participation in surgical research i.e., publications and journals.
  
• The job holder must have good communication skills, a strong ability to work well under extreme pressure, self-discipline, and excellent long-term concentration.