Specialist Psychiatry

NMC Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UAE is seeking a Specialist to provide high-quality clinical care while managing clinical risks and ensuring compliance with ethical standards. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of post-qualification experience at the Specialist level and relevant certifications recognized by UAE healthcare authorities. Responsibilities include overseeing patient care services and maintaining leadership within the clinical team, all while promoting continuous professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years post qualification experience at Specialist level.
• At least 1 year Specialist level experience from a Tier 1 country.
• Certification and registration in a specialty recognized by UAE healthcare authority.
• Active life support certification required (BLS, ACLS, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, professional, and ethical clinical services.
• Monitor and manage clinical risks associated with patient care.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Develop and implement effective work assignments for Department staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Clinical risk management

Interpersonal skills

Continuous professional development

Education

Basic medical degree

Specialty qualification

Job description

The role involves delivering professional, ethical, and high-quality clinical care, managing clinical risks, ensuring compliance with governance standards, and maintaining accurate medical records. It also emphasizes continuous professional development and maintaining integrity in providing ethical, responsible clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive professional and ethical quality clinical services to patients in an effective and efficient manner.
• Monitor and manage clinical risks associated with direct patient care.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance and quality management standards.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Ensure excellence in medical practice is maintained by focusing on continuous professional development of self and others.
• Maintain integrity in professional services by executing clinical services in an ethical and responsible manner.
• Performs administrative functions at the Department level as established by the Medical Management.
• Supports Continuous Quality Improvement. Develops and promotes appropriate standards of care.
• Develops and implements work assignments, on-call assignments, and vacation schedules for Department staff.
• Supervises and monitors the delivery of health care by department staff. Provides guidance regarding patient care when indicated. Takes remedial action when appropriate.
• Develops and implements effective Peer Review. Provides annual and on-going feedback as appropriate.
• Works closely with other concerned committees in developing policies and procedures to promote quality health care for psychiatric patients.
• Exercises effective interpersonal skills in dealings with department staff, with associates and with Management.
• Evidences leadership skills in developing in others the willingness and desire to work toward common objectives.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient information and regarding administrative matters of confidential nature.
• Produces written communications, assessments, proposals and administrative documents that are timely and of high quality. Work product is of the quantity required to effectively accomplish duties as head of the department.
• Evidences dependability in carrying out the commitments and obligations of the position.
• Demonstrates the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication.
• Develops thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrates respect for them.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Medical Director.

Qualifications

At least 3 - 5 years’ post qualification experienceatSpecialistlevel(independentof country)

Atleast1yearSpecialistlevelexperiencefrom a Tier 1 country as specified by the UAE healthcare regulator.

Basic medical degree and completion of a specialty qualification/education programme (fellowship/diploma)recognisedbytherelevant UAE healthcare authority.

Certification and registration in a speciality recognised by relevant UAE healthcare authority.Active and valid life support certification(e.g.BLS,ACLS,PALS,ATLS, NRP)

Eligibility for relevant healthcare authority registration e.g. Membership from Royal College /Arab Board Certification /MS/DM / MPhiloranequivalentrecognisedbyrelevant healthcare authority in UAE

Job Info

• Job Identification 9020
• Posting Date 10/03/2025, 06:12 AM
• Job Schedule Full time