About the Post
The Medical Doctor – Pediatrician/Neonatology will be a clinic-based role seeing pediatric patients from 0-18 for sickness and wellness visits at the Integra facility at Grand Pavilion, West Bay Road with some hospital-based care at Cayman Islands Hospital, George Town and Doctors Hospital maternity.
Covering neonatal care (over 30 weeks of life) and pediatrics from 0 – 18 years of age across the island. The role is split into clinic-based care, from the Integra facility at Grand Pavilion, West Bay Road, hospital-based care at Cayman Islands Hospital, George Town and Doctors Hospital maternity.
Responsibilities
- Attend the deliveries of both term and preterm infants, as requested by parents, required by current guidelines or where considered advisable in consultation with obstetric colleagues
- Provide immediate care as required, including initial assessment of newborns, preterm or otherwise, then managing any admission to NICU (Usually babies older than 30 weeks) at Cayman Islands Hospital
- Where necessary, engage in the resuscitation, stabilisation and transfer of newborns to NICU at Cayman Islands Hospital
- Coordinate and supervise activities of therapists, assistants, nurses, dieticians, pharmacists and other support staff; refer patients to a specialist or other physician when warranted
- See paediatric patients in an out-patient clinical setting. Able to manage and treat paediatric patients of all ages referring where appropriate to other specialist colleagues
- Discuss test results and explain treatments or medical procedures with patients and family members
- Advise and educate patients, parents and members of the community in regard to activity, diet, hygiene and other disease prevention methods
Education
- Medical Degree
- Must have specialist registration as a Paediatrician with at least 5 years working in a level 2 NICU or higher as a consultant.
- Must be currently practicing or licensed as a Medical Doctor – Pediatrician/Neonatology, and in good standing at an accredited healthcare entity/hospital in any of the eligible medical jurisdictions licensed in the Cayman Islands: Jamaica/Caribbean, USA, United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia.
- Fluent in the English language and demonstrate effective oral communication and writing skills in said language.
- Possess strong work-ethics and excellent interpersonal skills, thereby promoting a culture of collaboration and camaraderie.
- Willing to contribute time and efforts through membership to the many Medical Staff Committees and activities that facilitates best practice and patient well-being.
Benefits
Integra Healthcare Ltd offers a competitive benefit package that includes paid vacation, health insurance and pension in accordance with the Cayman Islands regulations.
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About Integra
Integra Healthcare Ltd is a rapidly growing practice for all of the right reasons, and we often advertise new careers. Built around the principles of Excellence, Integrity, Commitment & Passion, it translates, with zero hype, into a working environment that is second to none, alongside terms & conditions that the majority regard as the very the best.
- Modern, bright facilities
- Investment in the right equipment
- Located in beautiful Grand Pavilion (soon Harbour Walk too)
- Enviable reputation with patients
- Quality, high value medical indemnity cover
- Highest possible standards in financial integrity
- First class electronic patient record system
- Staff conditions, holiday & support second to none
- Success is shared
Application for Post
Applicants must follow the instructions below.
Please complete the application form, attach your latest CV (as a Word or PDF file) and include a covering letter that explains comprehensively why you are interested in applying AND answers the following question: What do our values of Excellence, Integrity, Commitment & Passion mean to you, and how would you contribute to them if appointed to Integra?
We reserve the right to close for applications early.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The Application form is not working on all mobiles and so it is safest to complete on a PC/laptop. You can also email your application, following all the above instructions, attaching CV and covering letter, as well including all form information to: [email protected]