2. Collaborate with colleagues
4. Multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs)
4.2. Roles and responsibilities of healthcare team members
Different roles and responsibilities of team members within the structure of a healthcare organisation are:
Roles
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Medical Officer
Responsibilities
Responsible for the operational decisions and strategic direction of the service
Roles
Chair and Members
Responsibilities:
Set the strategic direction of the service, appoint the Chief Executive Officer and oversee the management of the service
Roles
Registered Nurse, Enrolled Nurse, Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Manager
Responsibilities
Provide and coordinate nursing care
Roles
Resident, Registrar, Consultants, General Practitioner
Responsibilities
Provide and coordinate medical and surgical care
Roles
Allied Health Assistant, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist
Responsibilities
Assess function of a client, and prescribe therapy and equipment (AHP). Assist clients with therapy programs (AHA)
Roles
Health Services Assistant, Ward Clerk, Pastoral Care, Interpreters
Responsibilities
Provide a range of services to support clinical staff
For more information on different roles and responsibilities of healthcare workers see these resources: