Job Description

JOB INFORMATION

Job Title: Senior Registrar – General Surgery
Department: General Surgery

SHORT DESCRIPTION

An excellent opportunity to join as a Senior Registrar General Surgery at one of the most prestigious and leading hospitals in Dammam, Saudi Arabia The Senior Registrar General Surgery will be responsible for providing high-quality surgical care under appropriate consultant supervision. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and managing a wide range of surgical conditions, assisting in and performing surgical procedures within the scope of clinical privileges, and providing pre-operative and post-operative care. The Senior Registrar will also contribute to the supervision of junior medical staff, teaching, quality improvement, and departmental activities.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides high-quality surgical care to patients in accordance with established clinical standards and best practices.
• Conducts patient assessments, clinical examinations, diagnoses, and develops appropriate treatment plans under consultant supervision where required.
• Manages patients with a broad range of elective and emergency general surgical conditions.
• Assists in and performs general surgical procedures within the scope of training, experience, and clinical privileges.
• Provides appropriate pre-operative, operative, and post-operative care to surgical patients.
• Participates in the management of surgical emergencies and on-call duties as required.
• Assists Consultants and Senior Consultants during complex surgical procedures and clinical cases.
• Provides follow-up care and monitors patients' progress, identifying and escalating complications when necessary.
• Provides consultations to other departments under appropriate supervision.
• Supervises and supports junior residents and medical staff as appropriate.
• Participates in the teaching and training of residents, interns, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participates in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, research activities, and evidence-based practice.
• Maintains accurate and comprehensive medical records in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Adheres to hospital policies, infection control procedures, patient safety standards, and professional regulations.
• Participates in departmental meetings, committees, and other administrative activities as required.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Graduate from a recognized and accredited medical school of good standing.
• Completion of the required postgraduate training in General Surgery
• Arab, Egyptian, Jordanian, Lebanese, or Saudi Board Certification in General Surgery, or an equivalent recognized qualification.
• Membership, Fellowship, or an equivalent postgraduate qualification recognized for a Senior Registrar position.
• A professional qualification recognized by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) is required.
• Valid DataFlow verification is required.

Professional Experience

• 0 - 2 years of post-Board/Fellowship experience in General Surgery
• Current or eligible registration with the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)
• Demonstrated clinical experience in the assessment and management of a broad range of general surgical conditions.
• Experience assisting with and performing elective and emergency general surgical procedures within the scope of training and clinical privileges.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Language

• Proficiency in English is required.
• Arabic language proficiency is an advantage, particularly for effective communication with patients and families.

References

Positive professional references confirming the candidate's clinical expertise, professional experience, surgical competencies, professional conduct, and ethical standards.