Specialist Neurology

Role Overview

Specialist Physician – Neurology at SEHA Hospitals, delivering high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care. The post holder is expected to exemplify clinical excellence within the Division, contributing to the supervision and training of junior medical staff.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Patient Management

• Diagnose and treat patients according to established standards of best practice for the specialty, under the supervision of the Consultant Physician.
• Lead ward rounds and reassess 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.
• Communicate clinical information to patients and the patient's family and friends (with patient consent) in a timely manner.
• Comply with all hospital policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow-up practices.

Documentation & Investigation Management

• 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.

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.

Administrative & Governance

• 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 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.
• Assume other administrative or clinical duties as requested by Consultant staff.

Quality & Safety

• Support quality improvement initiatives within the Division.
• Support a culture of regular audit and encourage the use of audit results for improving clinical practice.

Education & Professional Development

• Promote and participate in clinical research and publication.
• Promote and assist in the instruction, guidance and supervision of junior medical staff.
• Keep abreast of current, relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industry.

Resource Management

• Practice appropriate utilization of the organization's resources.

Qualifications & Experience

Tier 1

• No additional experience required post board certification.

Tier 2

• Not less than 2 years of clinical experience post qualification in an internationally accredited institute.

Tier 3

• Not less than 3 years clinical experience as Specialist post qualification in an internationally accredited institute.

UAE Nationals

• No additional experience required post board certification.

Non-UAE Nationals Enrolled in HAAD Accredited Residency Programs

• No experience required post board certification.