Specialist - Cardiology

Role Overview

Specialist - Cardiology at NMC Healthcare. Location not specified in source.

Role Purpose

Provide comprehensive professional and ethical quality clinical services to cardiology patients in outpatient and inpatient settings, while maintaining excellence in medical practice, clinical governance, and continuous professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Patient Services

• Provide comprehensive professional and ethical quality clinical services to patients in an effective and efficient manner.
• Perform professional duties as an internist in adherence to the Delineation of Privileges depending on the efficiency and skills of the particular individual.
• Perform duties in the Cardiology outpatient clinic evaluating patients with cardiovascular disease.
• Provide care to in-patients admitted under his/her care.
• Provide on-call emergency coverage for Cardiology Emergencies.
• Monitor and manage clinical risks associated with direct patient care.
• Maintain accurate medical records.

Professional Standards & Development

• 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.
• Support Continuous Quality Improvement and develop and promote appropriate standards of care.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance and quality management standards.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patient information and regarding administrative matters of a confidential nature.
• Evidence dependability in carrying out the commitments and obligations of the position.
• Demonstrate the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication.
• Develop thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrate respect for them.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of the Department.

Occupational Safety & Health Management Systems

• Comply with reasonable OSH instructions, policies and safe working procedures.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.
• Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.
• Not willfully or recklessly endanger anyone's health and safety.
• Assist with the preparation of risk assessments.
• Report OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues.
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle waste as much as possible.
• Attend all OSH Trainings, awareness programs and mock drills.
• Participate in the OSHMS audits, inspections, ensuring standards are maintained.

Prevention & Control of Infection

• Read and implement the NMC PCI Policy and Strategy in an effort to maintain the highest possible standards of cleanliness at all times, thus reducing the risk of infection in patients, staff and visitors.
• Maintain the strictest hand hygiene, observe 5 moments of hand hygiene, maintain bare below the elbows standards, and provide environmental care at all times.

Qualifications & Experience

• Basic medical degree and completion of a specialty qualification/education programme (fellowship/diploma) recognised by the relevant UAE healthcare authority.
• Certification and registration in a speciality recognised by relevant UAE healthcare authority.
• Eligibility for relevant healthcare authority registration (e.g. Membership from Royal College / Arab Board Certification / MS / DM / MPhil or an equivalent recognised by relevant UAE healthcare authority).
• Active and valid life support certification (e.g. BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS, NRP).
• At least 3 - 5 years' post qualification experience at Specialist level (independent of country).
• At least 1 year Specialist level experience from a Tier 1 country as specified by the UAE healthcare regulator.