Lead Doctor

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines are now recruiting for a Lead Doctor! This role willinvolved leading the on-board medical department and provide medical services to guests and crew.

Purpose of Role:?

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.

**We do not charge candidates any referral fee**

**Direct applicants only please. Any candidates submitted by recruitment agencies will be treated as direct applicants**