SENIOR REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY)
SALARY: R1 395 528 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according
to the individual’s personal needs.
CENTRE: Red Cross Hospital War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum educational requirement: A suitable degree that permits registration as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Joining a Professional Council:
HPCSA registration as a Medical Specialist (Independent Practice). FCPsych and MMed (Psych) are inherent employment needs. registration with the HPCSA and the possibility to register as a specialist.
Registrars must register with the University of Cape Town as postgraduate students, if applicable. in accordance with the standards and yearbook’s requirements for the discipline. Every applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of South Africa. Experience in and/or demonstrated interest in working with children and their caregivers. . Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral)
Demonstrated an awareness of cultural differences and the need to modify administration and communication strategies to accommodate a variety of patients. Excellent attention to detail and the capacity to operate both independently and cooperatively in a group. shown a dedication to patient safety, ethical behaviour, and confidentiality. postgraduate experience in general psychiatry.
DUTIES
Clinical Service Delivery: The Western Cape offers comprehensive clinical treatment and services for child and adolescent psychiatry. Supervision of both inpatients and outpatients by subspecialist supervisors. After-hours tasks on the Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry’s (UCT) senior registrar roster; accountable to the registrar program director.
Supervision: Junior medical staff supervision in terms of patient care and clinical services. Guaranteeing a high standard of safe clinical care. Coordination between the allied health care team, nurses, and junior medical staff to guarantee smooth service delivery. Contribute to and facilitate learning of undergraduate students and psychiatric registrars attached to the clinic and ward.
Rotating through the Red Cross War Memorial’s sections to obtain training in child and adolescent psychiatry at Children’s Hospital. Including finishing the necessary training logbook and passing the College of Medicine of South Africa Certificate exam to be certified by the HPCSA as a child and adolescent psychiatrist. participation in and presentation at journal clubs and academic departmental meetings.
Research: Participation in ongoing studies, clinical trials, audits, and reviews. In order to be eligible to take the CMSA certificate exam. The post holder must complete a research project in order to produce a Master’s (MPhil) thesis through UCT. Making sure that patient data and statistics are accurate is part of the administration and management of the
ENQUIRIES: Dr P Gasela Tel No: (021) 658-5111 or email: papani.gasela@uct.ac.za
NOTE
Applying for this position requires no fees of any kind. After their registrarship is over, employees who choose to continue receiving pension benefits as. Senior Registrars will have to leave if they are not successful for the Medical Sub-Specialist posts that were advertised. Employment equity is the guiding philosophy of the Department of Health.
Candidates with disabilities are welcome to apply, and any information regarding this will be valued. As part of the Affirmative Action initiative. Specific Senior Registrar positions within the Department will be selected in order. To establish a representative Specialist cadre in accordance with relevant protocols. Citizens and permanent residents of South Africa who have a valid identity document will be given preference.
Senior Registrars must register as postgraduate students using Stellenbosch University/University of Cape Town in accordance with the policies and yearbook. Make sure to include an updated resume. The ecosystem framing of the department’s training platform has been adopted by Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. As a result, all registrar appointments may be required to work throughout this platform,
Including rotations at hospitals in Metro West and Rural East. Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. George Provincial Hospital, New Somerset Hospital, Mitchells Plain District Hospital, and Victoria Hospital are among them. “Applicants may also apply if they do not meet the specified registration requirements.