Consultant Pain Management

Role Overview

Consultant Pain Management at SEHA HOSPITALS, delivering expert pain management services through diagnosis and treatment of patients according to established clinical standards.

Role Purpose

Deliver expert pain management services through diagnosis and treatment of patients according to established clinical standards. Lead clinical activities within the specialty, oversee junior medical staff, and ensure compliance with hospital policies and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Diagnose and treat patients according to established standards of best practice for the specialty.
• Lead ward rounds and reassess both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis in line with established best practice.
• Document all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures.
• Review results of all investigations regularly and modify treatment as required.
• Ensure preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consent.
• Accept clinically appropriate referrals from the Emergency Department, primary care, other departments, specialty clinics, walk-in patients, and patients referred from other hospitals.
• Practice appropriate utilization of the organization's resources.
• Comply with all established hospital policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow-up practices.

Clinical Leadership and Supervision

• Oversee the clinical activities of junior medical staff and assume responsibility for the care they provide.
• Liaise with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required.
• Participate actively in multi-disciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe and holistic care for individual patients.

Managerial and Governance

• Support, implement, and follow all hospital, departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Lead and implement the organization's performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes.
• Participate in the organization's performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes.
• Assist with scheduling and support the Division Chief in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times.
• Attend Divisional meetings as required.
• Assist the Division Chief in the recruitment of new medical staff when appropriate.
• Assume other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Division Chief.
• Comply consistently with facility policies, procedures and practices and ensure alignment with SEHA facilities policies.

Regulatory Compliance

• Complete and maintain regulatory requirements including licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames.

Qualifications & Experience

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) and specialization in Anesthesia.
• American Board, CCT UK, Australian Board, any Western Board, Fellowship or additional certification in Paediatric Anaesthesia.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-specialization experience in Paediatric Anaesthesia.
• Qualification from Tier 1.
• Qualification from Tier 2.
• Current national license or equivalent.
• Valid DOH (Department of Health - Abu Dhabi) License or eligibility to get one.
• Experience working within JCI-accredited hospitals is preferred.

Additional Information

• Certified proof of yearly CME required.