Cardiac Surgeon Assistant
About this role
- Assist the Cardiac Surgeon in preoperative assessment and preparation of patients.
- Review relevant clinical information, investigations, imaging, and laboratory results.
- Assist during cardiac surgical procedures under the supervision of the Consultant Cardiac Surgeon.
- Prepare surgical instruments, equipment, and required materials for procedures.
- Assist with surgical exposure, haemostasis, wound closure, and other appropriate surgical tasks within scope of practice.
- Monitor patients and support postoperative care in collaboration with the Cardiac ICU and perioperative teams.
- Assist in identifying and escalating postoperative complications.
- Participate in ward rounds and multidisciplinary cardiac case discussions.
- Maintain accurate clinical and surgical documentation.
- Support patient and family communication as directed by the Consultant Cardiac Surgeon.
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement activities, teaching, and service development
Requirements
- Medical degree (MBBS/MD or equivalent) for a physician-level role, or other relevant surgical qualification as applicable to the position structure.
- Current professional registration and practising licence.
- Minimum of three (3) years of relevant surgical experience.
- Experience in cardiothoracic or cardiac surgery is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an operating theatre and multidisciplinary clinical environment.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and technical skills.
- Good understanding of perioperative and postoperative surgical care.
- Commitment to patient safety, professionalism, and continuous learning.
- Open to qualified local and expatriate candidates.
Company at a glance
Alan & Grant, is a firm of consultants creating innovative HR & Enterprise Solutions. We focus on enabling performance improvements around our clients’ people, product and project concerns.
We work with different organizations to conceptualize, build and deploy bespoke solutions aimed at improving overall performance and align workforce to long-term corporate objectives ensuring sustained growth and profitability in the process.
Our core competences are in
HR Advisory Services
Organizational Development (structure, policies, systems audit and development), Outsourcing Management (including people, function and process areas), Employee/HR Analytics, Employee Performance Management Systems, Salary survey and payroll management, Job Evaluation & Design,
Human Capacity Development
Gap Analysis, Competency Assessment & Design, Training Plan Design & Management, Facilitation, Curriculum & Content Development, Graduate Trainee Induction, Learning Academy Design & Development.
Talent Acquisition
Workforce Planning, Talent Sourcing, Executive Recruitment & Selection, Role Outsourcing, Assessment Centre Design & Management.
Enterprise Solutions
Market Research, Product Performance Review, Strategy Development, Quarterly/Yearly Performance Review, Quality Management Systems (ISO Audit, Assessment and Certification Preparation)
Project & Programme Management
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