Consultant Physician Gastroenterology

IHA Forum

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Consultant Physician responsible for delivering high-quality evidence-based care. The role involves supervising junior staff, managing patient treatment, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Candidates must possess significant experience as a consultant and a Doctorate Degree. This position offers a full-time schedule and requires a commitment to effective patient management and training within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years experience as a consultant post board certification.
8 years full-time employment in an internationally accredited institute.
Experience in relevant clinical fellowship training can substitute experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise delivery of high-quality patient care.
Manage and treat patients effectively and efficiently.
Provide training for junior medical staff.
Participate in peer review and productivity management.

Skills

Leadership in clinical settings

Evidence-based patient care

Clinical supervision of junior staff

Quality improvement processes

Education

Doctorate Degree

Job description

The Consultant Physician is 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.

Responsibilities

Managerial/Administration

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:

oPromoting and assisting in the instruction, guidance and supervision of junior medical staff (required)
oFacilitating the provision of essential training relevant to clinical staff in the specialty
oShowing 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

Qualifications

Qualification :-

Special Certificate:-

Required:
a. Tier 1: NLT 2 years relevant experience as a consultant or equivalent post board certification.
b. Tier 2: NLT 8 years full-time employment as a Consultant or equivalent post board certification (includes years in fellowship training) in internationally accredited institute.
For UAE Nationals
Clinical Fellowship training following primary specialty board may substitute for experience as follows:
Each year of clinical fellowship is counted as two years of clinical
experience
Only applicable to clinical subspecialty fellowship in the following
countries (Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK, USA) or HAAD accredited
fellowship programs.
Desired:
N.A.

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