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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: