Consultant Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Role Overview

Consultant Pediatric Emergency Medicine at SEHA Hospitals.

Role Purpose

To diagnose and treat pediatric emergency patients according to established standards of best practice, supervise junior medical staff, and support divisional initiatives while maintaining compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Diagnose and treat patients under the supervision of the Consultant Physician according to established standards of best practice for pediatric emergency medicine.
• Lead ward rounds and reassess both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis in line with established best practice.
• Accept clinically appropriate referrals from the Emergency Department, primary care, other departments, specialty clinics, walk-in patients, and patients referred from other hospitals.
• Ensure preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consent.
• Accurately document all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures.
• Regularly review results of all investigations and modify treatment as required.
• Communicate clinical information to patients and the patient's family and friends, with consent of the patient, in a timely manner.

Supervision & Collaboration

• Assist the Consultant Physician in supervising the activities of junior medical staff and jointly assume responsibility for the care they provide.
• Liaise with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required.
• Actively participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe and holistic care for individual patients.
• Maintain a good working relationship with members of staff and promote collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care.

On-Call Coverage

• Participate in and support 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.

Managerial & Administrative

• Support and adhere to all hospital departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Support and participate in the organization's performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes.
• Assist with Consultant staff in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times.
• Attend Divisional meetings as invited.
• Support the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents.
• Practice appropriate utilization of the organization's resources.
• Comply with all hospital policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow-up practices.
• Assume other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Consultant Staff.
• Comply consistently with facility policies, procedures and practices and ensure alignment with SEHA facilities policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) with specialization in Pediatric Emergency.
• MRCEM/Fellowship or additional certification in Pediatric Emergency.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-specialization experience in Pediatric Emergency.
• Valid DOH (Department of Health – Abu Dhabi) License or eligibility.
• Qualifications from Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3.

Skills & Competencies

• Fluency in Arabic language (preferred).