Plastic Surgery Consultant (Burn Unit) STMC

SEHA; Al Ain; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SEHA seeks a Consultant Plastic Surgeon with burn unit specialization to lead clinical care, oversee junior staff, and ensure adherence to hospital policies in Abu Dhabi. The role involves multidisciplinary collaboration, patient-centered treatment, and active participation in care planning.

Candidates should have MBBS with Plastic Surgery specialization, relevant boards/certifications, and 5+ years of post-specialization burn experience with DOH license or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) with specialization in Plastic Surgery.
• American Board, CCT UK, Australian Board, Western Board fellowship or equivalent.
• DOH License or eligibility for Abu Dhabi.
• Minimum 5 years post-specialization experience in Burn unit.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and treats patients per best practice in Plastic Surgery.
• Oversees junior medical staff and their care.
• Participates in hospital policies, admissions, procedures and discharge protocols.
• Leads ward rounds and reassesses inpatients and outpatients regularly.
• Documents clinical information clearly and timely per procedures.
• Regularly reviews investigations and updates treatment as needed.
• Liaises with other specialties and services for input.
• Participates in multidisciplinary care planning for patients.
• Obtains informed consent for procedures.
• Accepts referrals from various departments and emergency.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical governance

Education

MBBS or equivalent with Plastic Surgery specialization

Certifications: American Board / CCT UK / Australian Board

DOH Abu Dhabi License

5+ years post-specialization in Burn plastic surgery

Job description

Managerial Task:

• 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 Task:

• 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

SEHA Compliance:

• Complying consistently with facility policies, procedures and practices and ensuring alignment with SEHA facilities policies.
• Completing and maintaining regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frame

Qualifications:

SEHA Qualifications:

Qualification from Tier 1

b. Qualification from Tier 2

c. Current national license or equivalent

d. Certified proof of yearly CME

Additional Qualifications:

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) and specialization in Plastic Surgery
• American Board, CCT UK, Australian Board, any Western Board, Fellowship or additional certification in Plastic Surgery
• Minimum of 5 years of post-specialization experience in Plastic Surgery in Burn unit.
• Valid DOH (Department of Health - Abu Dhabi) License or eligibility.
• Experience working within JCI-accredited hospitals is preferred.