Consultant Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

SEHA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SEHA in Abu Dhabi invites a senior physician to lead and supervise the delivery of high-quality care within the specialist, including ward rounds and management of inpatient and outpatient cases.

The role emphasizes collaboration with other specialties, strict adherence to DOH policies, infection control, and patient safety standards, with ongoing supervision of junior staff and engagement in audits and risk management to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care, effectively diagnosing, managing, and treating all patients within the post holder's specialty.
• Conduct patient examinations, take detailed medical histories, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications and therapies, and develop comprehensive treatment plans. This includes leading ward rounds and managing both inpatient and outpatient cases.
• Oversee the clinical activities of junior medical staff (specialists, GP’s and Residents), and actively participate in their instruction, guidance, and supervision.
• Liaise with other medical specialties and support services and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to ensure holistic patient care.
• Participate in and ensure the provision of out-of-hours (on-call) coverage on a rotational basis, including evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Accurately and clearly document all relevant clinical information in a timely fashion. Comply with all hospital, departmental, and DOH policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including infection control and patient safety standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, performance management systems (including peer review), and proactive risk management to foster continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
• Communicate clinical information to patients and their families in a timely and compassionate manner, ensuring informed consent is obtained for procedures.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Excellence: Lead and supervise the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care, effectively diagnosing, managing, and treating all patients within the post holder's specialty.
• Patient Care: Conduct patient examinations, take detailed medical histories, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications and therapies, and develop comprehensive treatment plans. This includes leading ward rounds and managing both inpatient and outpatient cases.
• Supervision and Training: Oversee the clinical activities of junior medical staff (specialists, GP’s and Residents), and actively participate in their instruction, guidance, and supervision.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Liaise with other medical specialties and support services and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to ensure holistic patient care.
• On-Call Coverage: Participate in and ensure the provision of out-of-hours (on-call) coverage on a rotational basis, including evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Documentation and Compliance: Accurately and clearly document all relevant clinical information in a timely fashion. Comply with all hospital, departmental, and DOH policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including infection control and patient safety standards.
• Quality Improvement: Participate in clinical audits, performance management systems (including peer review), and proactive risk management to foster continuous improvement in patient outcomes.
• Communication: Communicate clinical information to patients and their families in a timely and compassionate manner, ensuring informed consent is obtained for procedures.