Specialist Emergency Medicine (Al Wagan Hospital)

Abu Dhabi Health Services; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UAE is looking for a qualified professional to take on managerial responsibilities and direct patient care. The successful candidate will support hospital initiatives and participate in clinical responsibilities, ensuring high-quality treatment and effective communication with patients and their families. This role involves collaboration with medical staff and leadership in ward activities to enhance patient care. Experience in clinical settings and knowledge of hospital policies are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical environment with supervision of junior staff.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate clinical information to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Support departmental initiatives and performance management.
• Diagnose and treat patients under consultant supervision.
• Lead ward rounds and reassess patients regularly.
• Communicate effectively with other medical specialties.

Job description

MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports and adheres to all hospital departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Supports and participates in the organization’s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes.
• Assists with Consultant staff in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times.
• Attends Divisional meetings as invited.
• Supports the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents.
• Assumes other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Consultant Staff.
• Under the supervision of the Consultant Physician, diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards of best practice for the post holder’s specialty. The Specialist’s clinical duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Assists the Consultant Physician in supervising the activities of junior medical staff, and jointly assumes responsibility for the care they provide.
• Complies with all hospital policies 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 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 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 supports the Consultant Physician in ensuring 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.