Specialist Ophthalmology

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City seeks a Specialist Physician to deliver high quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care within the Division. The post holder will supervise and train junior medical staff and contribute to clinical governance and training activities.

The role includes diagnostic and therapeutic duties under Consultant supervision, adherence to hospital policies, participation in ward rounds, and on-call coverage as required, with a focus on patient safety and multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Special Certificate – Tier 1 required post board certification.
• Tier 2: NLT 2 years of clinical experience post qualification in internationally accredited institute; UAE nationals and residency programs.
• Tier 3: NLT 3 years clinical experience as Specialist post qualification in internationally accredited institute.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and treats patients under established standards of best practice.
• Supervises junior medical staff and shares responsibility for their care.
• Complies with hospital policies on admissions, consultations, procedures, discharge, and follow-ups.
• Leads ward rounds and coordinates care with other specialties.
• Documents all relevant clinical information clearly and timely.
• Reviews investigations and adjusts treatment as required.
• Liaises with other medical services for input as needed.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings to plan holistic care.
• Prepares patients for procedures and obtains informed consent.
• Provides out-of-hours on-call coverage as required.

Skills

Supervision of junior staff

Clinical excellence

Evidence-based care

Education

Tier 1 Special Certificate

Tier 2 UAE residency/post‑qualification experience

Tier 3 Specialist experience (3 years)

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

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 ininternationally accredited institute UAE nationals No additional experience required post boardcertificationFor UAE Nationals Non UAE Nationals enrolled in HAADaccredited residency programs No experience required post boardcertificationC
• Tier 3 NLT 3 years clinical experience as Specialist post qualification in internationally accredited instituteDesired N A

Managerial Administration

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

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

• 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 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 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

Quality amp 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