Critical Care Consultant

International Hospitals Recruitment Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 550,863 - 734,484; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Job summary

International Hospitals Recruitment Inc. is seeking a Critical Care Consultant for Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi. This role involves leading the delivery of high-quality care, managing patient treatment, providing training to junior medical staff, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate holds a recognised medical degree and relevant certifications from North America, Western Europe, or Australia/New Zealand. Competitive benefits include a tax-free salary and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Basic medical degree from a recognised institution.
• Qualification source from North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.
• Current and in good standing medical license to practice in the country of residence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the delivery of high quality evidence-based care.
• Diagnose, manage, and treat all patients.
• Support, implement, and follow all hospital initiatives.

Skills

Leadership in clinical excellence

Patient management

Quality improvement

Clinical research and publication

Education

Basic medical degree

Post-qualification certification

Job description

Join Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) as a Critical Care Consultant

Benefits

• World-Class Facilities – Work in a cutting-edge medical centre equipped with the latest technologies.
• Career Growth – Access professional development, research opportunities, and mentorship programmes.
• 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

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.

Education / Qualification

1. Basic medical degree from a recognised institution
2. Post-qualification certification
   • Qualification source from North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.
   • USA: American Board of Surgical Critical Care (ABS)
   • Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Certificate (FRCPC – Surgical Critical Care)
   • UK and Ireland: CCT/CCST Specialist Register Surgical Critical Care
   • Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship from the Royal College (FRACP – Surgical Critical Care)

Experience Post-Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years current practice in the area of specialty after obtaining any of the above qualifications in USA, Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand

License

• Current and in good standing medical license to practice in the 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, 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 adequate medical coverage within the Division at all times
• Attends divisional meetings as required
• Assists the Division Chief in 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 junior medical staff and assumes responsibility for the care they provide
• Complies with all established hospital policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow-up practices
• Practises appropriate utilisation of the organization’s resources
• Leads ward rounds; 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 multidisciplinary 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) 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