Specialist Physician-Orthopedics

Role Overview

Specialist Physician-Orthopedics at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC). The Specialist Physician delivers high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care while serving as a clinical exemplar within the Division and contributing to supervision and training of junior medical staff.

Role Purpose

To provide specialized orthopedic clinical care to patients under the supervision of the Consultant Physician, while supporting divisional operations, ensuring quality outcomes, and developing junior medical staff.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care and Patient Management

• Diagnose and treat patients according to established standards of best practice for orthopedic specialty
• 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
• Communicate clinical information to patients and the patient's family and friends (with consent of the patient) in a timely manner
• Comply with all hospital policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow-up practices
• Practice appropriate utilization of the organization's resources

Documentation and Clinical Assessment

• 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 and 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

Quality Improvement and Professional Development

• 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
• 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
• Recognize the necessity of continuously developing skills and acquiring additional knowledge appropriate to the position
• Build key partnerships within the organization for pursuing client-centered, comprehensive, integrated systems of care

Administrative and Departmental Responsibilities

• 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
• Comply consistently with facility policies, procedures and practices and ensure alignment with SSMC facility 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
• Maintain positive and effective working relationships within the department/division and with other departments/sections within the facility
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned relevant to the basic nature of the role
• Adhere to requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety guidelines and infection control guidelines
• Understand and adhere to emergency preparedness plans/policies
• Dress appropriately to meet the expectations of the specific work area and in alignment with the Occupational Health and Safety policies
• Comply with any regulations related to mentoring, training and development of UAE nationals staff

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, OR
• For UAE nationals: No additional experience required post board certification, OR
• For UAE Nationals and Non-UAE Nationals enrolled in HAAD accredited residency programs: No experience required post board certification

Tier 3

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

Educational Requirements

• Qualifications from Tier 1, OR Qualifications from Tier 2, OR Qualifications from Tier 3, AND
• Current national license or equivalent

Additional Information

• Work includes rotational on-call coverage including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays as required