Specialist Physician - Surgery-General

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi seeks a Specialist Physician to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care within the Division and to supervise junior medical staff.

Under the guidance of the Consultant Physician, you will participate in ward rounds, ensure adequate coverage, contribute to performance management, teaching, and multi-disciplinary collaboration while aligning with hospital policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Tier 1 Special Certificate: required post board certification.
• Tier 2: residency or 2 years clinical experience post qualification in internationally accredited institute.
• Tier 3: 3 years clinical experience as Specialist post qualification in internationally accredited institute.

Responsibilities

• Managerial administration and adherence to hospital policies.
• Supports performance management, peer review, and productivity/utilization reviews.
• Assists Consultant staff to ensure adequate medical coverage and participates in divisional meetings.
• Under supervision diagnoses and treats patients per established standards of practice.
• Leads ward rounds, documents clinical information, and coordinates with other services.

Education

Tier 1 Special Certificate

Tier 2 Residency / 2 years clinical experience

Tier 3 3 years clinical experience as Specialist

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

Qualifications

• Special Certificate - Required a Tier 1 No additional experience required post board certification
• 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
• Tier 3 NLT 3 years clinical experience as Specialist post qualification in internationally accredited institute Desired N.A.

Responsibilities

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 StaffTechnical 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 provideComplies with all hospital polices regarding admissions consultations daily patient care surgical procedures discharge protocols outpatient and follow up practicesPractices appropriate utilization of the organization s resourcesLeads ward rounds reassesses both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis in line with established best practiceAccurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established proceduresRegularly reviews results of all investigations and modifies treatment as requiredLiaises with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as requiredActively participates in multi-disciplinary meetings to help plan effective safe and holistic care for individual patientsEnsures preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consentAccepts clinically appropriate referrals from the Emergency Department primary care other departments specialty clinics walk in patients and patients referred from other hospitalsParticipates 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 requiredCommunicates clinical information to patients and the patient s family and friends with consent of the patient in a timely mannerMaintains a good working relationship with members of staff and promotes collaboration and a team-based approach to patient carePerforms 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

Qualifications

• 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.