Specialist Ophthalmology

SEHA; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

SEHA seeks a Specialist Physician to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care under supervision, and to support junior medical staff within the division. You will participate in teaching, training, and clinical governance, while maintaining clinical excellence and patient-centered care across the department.

You will contribute to research and publications, promote quality improvement, and engage in multidisciplinary planning to ensure safe, holistic patient care.

Qualifications

• Specialist post board certification is required.
• Tier 1–3 experience requirements are defined in the posting.
• HAAD accreditation or residency program references may apply for UAE nationals.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, evidence-based care under supervision.
• Supervise junior medical staff and coordinate care.
• Participate in on-call rotations and emergency coverage as required.
• Engage in quality and safety initiatives within the division.
• Contribute to clinical education, research and publication.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication with patients

Clinical supervision

Education

Board certification in specialty

Job description

The Specialist Physician shares the same responsibility of the Consultant Physician for delivering high quality, evidence-based and patient-centred care. The post holder is expected to be an example of clinical excellence within the Division and contributes to the supervision and training of junior medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Managerial/AdministrationSupports 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

Technical

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:

• oAssists the Consultant Physician in supervising the activities of junior medical staff, and jointly assumes responsibility for the care they provide
• oComplies with all hospital polices regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow up practices
• oPractices appropriate utilization of the organization’s resources
• oLeads ward rounds; reassesses both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis, in line with established best practice
• oAccurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures
• oRegularly reviews results of all investigations and modifies treatment as required
• oLiaises with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required
• oActively participates in multi-disciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe and holistic care for individual patients
• oEnsures preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consent
• oAccepts clinically appropriate referrals from the Emergency Department, primary care, other departments, specialty clinics, walk in patients, and patients referred from other hospitals
• oParticipates 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
• oCommunicates clinical information to patients and the patient’s family and friends (with consent of the patient) in a timely manner
• oMaintains a good working relationship with members of staff and promotes collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care
• oPerforms other clinical responsibilities as assigned

Quality & Safety

Helps support quality improvement initiatives within the Division

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

Promotes and participates in clinical research and publication

Promoting and assisting in the instruction, guidance and supervision of junior medical staff (required)

Keeps abreast of the current, relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industry

Participates in clinical research and publication.

Qualifications:

Qualification :-

Special Certificate:-

Required:

a. Tier 1: No additional experience required post board certification.

b. Tier 2: NLT 2 years of clinical experience post qualification in internationally accredited institute.

UAE nationals: No additional experience required post board certification

For UAE Nationals + Non UAE Nationals enrolled in HAAD accredited residency programs: No experience required post board certification

C. Tier 3: NLT 3 years clinical experience as Specialist post qualification in internationally accredited institute

Desired:

N.A.