Burn Surgery Consultant

International Hospitals Recruitment Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 446,400 - 669,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Job summary

International Hospitals Recruitment Inc. is looking for a Burn Surgery Consultant to join Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi. The role involves leading and supervising high-quality patient care, with responsibilities in both managerial and technical aspects of the position.

Applicants must hold a basic medical degree and post-qualification certification from recognized institutions in specific countries. Essential experience includes a minimum of 2 years in specialty practice. Competitive benefits such as tax-free salary and relocation assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years current practice in specialty after obtaining qualifications.
• Current and in a good standing medical license to practice.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and supervision of patient care delivery.
• Participation in performance management processes.
• Oversee clinical activities of junior medical staff.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical excellence

Team collaboration

Patient management

Education

Basic medical degree from recognized institution

Post-qualification certification from North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand

Job description

Join Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) as a Burn Surgery Consultant

Why Join SSMC?

• World-Class Facilities - Work in a cutting-edge medical center equipped with the latest technologies.
• Career Growth - Access professional development, research opportunities, and mentorship programs.
• Competitive Benefits - Tax-free salary, relocation assistance, and comprehensive healthcare coverage.

If you’re a skilled Critical Care Consultant looking for a rewarding career in an advanced healthcare setting, apply today!

Summary

Responsible for leading and supervising the delivery of high-quality evidence-based care; effectively and efficiently diagnosing, managing and treating all patients placed under the post holder’s care. The Consultant Physician is expected to be an example of clinical excellence within his or her specialty and to provide leadership and training for junior medical staff.

Education/Qualification:

1. Basic medical degree from recognized institution.
2. Post-qualification certification
   • Qualification Source from: North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.
     • USA: American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
     • Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Certificate (FRCPC)
     • UK and Ireland: GMC/CCST Specialist Register
     • Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship from the Royal College (FRACP)

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years current practice in area of specialty after obtained any of the above qualifications in USA, Canada, Ireland, UK, the rest of Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.

License:

• Current and in a Good Standing Medical License to practice in country of residence.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Managerial/Administration

• Supports, implements, and follows all hospital, departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Helps lead and implement the organization’s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes.
• Participates in the organization’s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes.
• Assists with scheduling and supports the Division Chief in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times.
• Attends Divisional meetings as required.
• Assists the Division Chief in the recruitment of new medical staff when appropriate.
• Assumes other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Division Chief.

Technical

Diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards of best practice for the post holder’s specialty. The Consultant Physician’s clinical duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversees the clinical activities of the junior medical staff and is assumes responsibility for the care they provide.
• Complies with all established hospital polices regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow up practices.
• Practices appropriate utilization of the organization’s resources.
• Leads ward round; reassesses both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis, in line with established best practice.
• Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures.
• Regularly reviews results of all investigations and modifies treatment as required.
• Liaises with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required.
• Actively participates in multi-disciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe and holistic care for individual patients.
• Ensures preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consent.
• Accepts clinically appropriate referrals from the Emergency Department, primary care, other departments, specialty clinics, walk in patients, and patients referred from other hospitals.
• Participates in and ensures the provision of out of hours (on call) coverage on a rotational basis including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays as required.
• Communicates clinical information to patients and the patient’s family and friends (with consent of the patient) in a timely manner.
• Maintains a good working relationship with members of staff and promotes collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care.
• Performs other clinical responsibilities as assigned.

Quality & Safety

• Helps lead quality improvement within the Department.
• Supports a culture of regular audit and encourages the use of audit results for improving clinical practice.
• Supports the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents.

Education

• Fosters a culture of learning, development and continuous improvement across the Department by:
• Promoting and assisting in the instruction, guidance and supervision of junior medical staff (required).
• Facilitating the provision of essential training relevant to clinical staff in the specialty.
• Showing commitment to Continued Medical Education (CME).
• Promotes and participates in clinical research and publication.
• Keeps abreast of the current, relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industry.