Job Profile – Senior Shipboard Doctor

Department Medical
Job title of Line
Captain
Manager
Responsible for Medical Team
Location Shipboard
Hours of Work As per the CBA
Key Contacts Captain
Hotel Manager
Company Medical Officer
Company Nursing Officer

Purpose of Role:
To lead the on-board medical department and provide medical services to guests and crew.
Main Tasks & Activities:
Time

1. Medical Department Allocation

20%

 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.
Time

2. Duty Allocation

45%

 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.
Time

3. Public Health Allocation

20%

 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.

Approved By: Managing Director Issue: 1

Process: Human Resources Issue Date: 18/12/2020
 Time

4. Training Allocation

5%

 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
Time

5. Other Duties as Delegated Allocation

10%

 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.

Approved By: Managing Director Issue: 1

Process: Human Resources Issue Date: 18/12/2020