Consultant Physician-Intensive Care Unit(ICU)

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City seeks a Consultant Physician to lead the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care and to train junior medical staff. The role emphasizes leadership, policy adherence and active participation in performance management and multidisciplinary planning.

The post holder will ensure adequate medical coverage, consent for procedures, and engagement in audit-driven improvements within the department, with UAE licensure expected.

Qualifications

• Required: Tier 1 qualification or Tier 2 qualification.
• Current national license or equivalent.
• Certified proof of yearly CME (CMED).

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise delivery of high-quality evidence-based care.
• Diagnose, manage and treat patients under the post holder's care.
• Provide leadership and training for junior medical staff.
• Participate in performance management, peer review and utilization reviews.
• Coordinate medical coverage and attend divisional meetings as required.
• Ensure informed consent and liaise with other specialties for holistic care.

Education

Tier 1 qualification

Tier 2 qualification

Job description

Job Responsibilities

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 Supports implements and follows all hospital departmental and divisional initiatives policies and proceduresHelps lead and implement the organization s performance management system including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processesParticipates in the organization s performance management system including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processesAssists with scheduling and supports the Division Chief in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all timesAttends Divisional meetings as requiredAssists the Division Chief in the recruitment of new medical staff when appropriateAssumes other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Division ChiefDiagnoses 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 provideComplies with all established hospital polices regarding admissions consultations daily patient care surgical procedures discharge protocols outpatient and follow up practicesPractices appropriate utilization of the organization s resourcesLeads ward round reassesses both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis in line with established best practiceAccurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established proceduresRegularly reviews results of all investigations and modifies treatment as requiredLiaises with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as requiredActively participates in multi-disciplinary meetings to help plan effective safe and holistic care for individual patientsEnsures preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consentAccepts clinically appropriate referrals from the Emergency Department primary care other departments specialty clinics walk-in patients and patients referred from other hospitalsParticipates in and ensures the provision on-call hours on call coverage on a rotational basis including evenings nights weekends and public holidays as requiredCommunicates clinical information to patients and the patient s family and friends with the consent of the patient in a timely mannerMaintains a good working relationship with members of staff and promotes collaboration and a team-based approach to patient carePerforms other clinical as assignedHelps lead quality improvement within the DepartmentSupports a culture of regular audit and encourages the use of audit results for improving clinical practiceSupports the reporting investigation and response to untoward incidentsFosters 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 specialtyShowing commitment to Continued Medical Education CME Promotes and participates in clinical research and publicationKeeps abreast of the current relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industryAccountabilitiesSSMC COMPLIANCE GUIDELINESCorresponding Activities performed by the roleComplying with Policies Procedures and Practices of the SSMC facilities and other regulatory requirements Complying consistently with facility policies procedures and practices and ensuring alignment with SSMC facilities policiesCompleting and maintaining regulatory requirements including licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time framesMaintaining Confidentiality.

Experience and Educational Qualifications

Experience :Required: Tier 1: NLT 2 years relevant experience as a consultant or equivalent post board certification.Tier 2: NLT 8 years full-time employment as a Consultant or equivalent post-board certification (includes years in fellowship training) in an 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 ExperienceOnly applicable to clinical subspecialty fellowship in the following countries (Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK, USA) or HAAD accredited fellowship programsDesired: N.A.Educational Qualification:Required: Qualification from Tier 1 OR Qualification from Tier 2Current national license or equivalentCertified proof of yearly CMEDesired: N.A.