Specialist Physician-Cardiology

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City is seeking a Specialist Physician to provide high-quality, patient-centered care and oversee junior staff. This role demands clinical excellence, strong collaboration skills, and a commitment to professional development, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and research within the medical division.

Qualifications

• Qualifications from Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3 required.
• Must hold a current national license or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care.
• Supervise and train junior medical staff.
• Lead ward rounds and ensure clinical documentation.

Skills

Clinical Excellence

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Medical Degree

Current National License

Job description

The Specialist Physician shares the same responsibility of the Consultant Physician for delivering high quality, evidence-based and patient-centered 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.

Experience :-
Required:
Tier 1: No additional experience is required post board certification.
Tier 2: NLT 2 years of clinical experience post qualification in an 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 an internationally accredited institute

Desired:
N.A.
Educational Qualification: Required:
Qualifications from Tier 1 OR
Qualifications from Tier 2 OR
Qualifications from Tier 3
AND
Current national license or equivalent

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 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 as assigned
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
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
Corresponding Activities performed by the role
Complying consistently with facility policies, procedures and practices and ensuring alignment with SSMC facilities policies
Completing and maintaining regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames
Maintaining confidentiality with regards to any information exchanged or received in the current capacity of role in accordance with facility policy
Maintaining positive and effective working relationships within the department/division and also with other departments/sections within the facility
Performing any other duties as may be assigned relevant to the basic of the role
Adhering to requirements of the Occupational Health and safety guidelines and infection control guidelines
Understanding and adhering to emergency preparedness plans/policies
Recognizing the necessity of continuously developing skills and acquiring additional knowledge appropriate to the position
Dressing appropriately to meet the expectations of the specific work area and in alignment with the Occupational Health and Safety policies
Building key partnerships within the organization for pursuing client-centered, comprehensive, integrated systems of care
Complying with any regulations related to mentoring, training and development of UAE nationals staff.

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