Specialist Ophthalmology

SEHA

Al Ain

On-site

AED 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

SEHA invites applications for a Specialist Physician in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The post requires clinical excellence, supervision of junior staff, and involvement in training, audit, and research activities within the Division.

Under supervision of the Consultant, you will diagnose and treat patients, lead ward rounds, ensure proper documentation, and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to plan safe, holistic care. On-call duties including evenings and weekends are expected.

Qualifications

Clinical supervision of junior medical staff
Active participation in training and education
High standard of patient-centered care

Responsibilities

Supervise junior medical staff and share accountability for patient care
Ensure adherence to admissions, consultations, discharge protocols and follow-up practices
Lead ward rounds and reassess inpatients and outpatients regularly
Document clinical information clearly and promptly
Coordinate with other specialties and support services
Participate in on-call rotations and emergency coverage
Contribute to quality and safety initiatives and audits

Skills

Clinical supervision

Team leadership

Patient care

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Emergency on-call

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