Specialist Physician-Medical General Radiology

Role Overview

Specialist Physician – Medical General Radiology at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC). The Specialist Physician delivers high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care and exemplifies clinical excellence within the Division while contributing to the supervision and training of junior medical staff.

Role Purpose

To provide expert diagnostic and clinical radiology services under the supervision of the Consultant Physician, while maintaining the highest standards of patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Diagnose and treat patients according to established standards of best practice for the specialty under Consultant Physician supervision.
• Lead ward rounds and reassess both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis in line with established best practice.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Communicate clinical information to patients and the patient's family and friends (with patient consent) in a timely manner.
• Maintain a good working relationship with members of staff and promote collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care.
• Perform other clinical duties as assigned.

Supervision and Training

• Assist the Consultant Physician in supervising the activities of junior medical staff and jointly assume responsibility for the care they provide.
• Promote and assist in the instruction, guidance and supervision of junior medical staff.
• Comply with any regulations related to mentoring, training and development of UAE nationals staff.

Operations and Coverage

• Assist Consultant staff in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times.
• 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.
• Practice appropriate utilization of the organization's resources.

Organizational and 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.
• Attend Divisional meetings as invited.
• Support the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents.
• Assume other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Consultant Staff.
• Comply consistently with facility policies, procedures and practices and ensure alignment with SSMC facilities policies.
• Complete and maintain regulatory requirements including licensure, certification and other mandatory training within established time frames.
• Maintain confidentiality with regards to any information exchanged or received in the current capacity of role in accordance with facility policy.
• Adhere to requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety guidelines and infection control guidelines.
• Understand and adhere to emergency preparedness plans and policies.
• Dress appropriately to meet the expectations of the specific work area and in alignment with Occupational Health and Safety policies.
• Build key partnerships within the organization for pursuing client-centered, comprehensive, integrated systems of care.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned relevant to the basic function of the role.

Quality, Research and Professional Development

• Help support quality improvement initiatives within the Division.
• Support a culture of regular audit and encourage the use of audit results for improving clinical practice.
• Promote and participate in clinical research and publication.
• Keep abreast of current, relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industry.
• Recognize the necessity of continuously developing skills and acquiring additional knowledge appropriate to the position.

Compliance with Hospital Policies

• Comply with all hospital policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow-up practices.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Qualifications from Tier 1 (no additional experience required post board certification), OR
• Qualifications from Tier 2 (not less than 2 years of clinical experience post qualification in an internationally accredited institute), OR
• Qualifications from Tier 3 (not less than 3 years clinical experience as Specialist post qualification in an internationally accredited institute).
• Current national license or equivalent.

UAE Nationals

• No additional experience required post board certification.

UAE Nationals and Non-UAE Nationals Enrolled in HAAD Accredited Residency Programs

• No experience required post board certification.

Additional Information

• Full details are available on the employer's original posting.