Consultant Critical Care Medicine

Role Overview

Consultant Critical Care Medicine at SEHA Hospitals. Location not specified in source.

Role Purpose

Deliver expert diagnosis and treatment of critically ill patients according to established best practice standards, oversee junior medical staff clinical performance, and contribute to hospital strategic and performance management initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Diagnose and treat patients according to established standards of best practice for the specialty.
• Lead ward rounds and reassess both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis in line with established best practice.
• Oversee the clinical activities of the junior medical staff and assume responsibility for the care they provide.
• Regularly review results of all investigations and modify treatment as required.
• Accurately document all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures.
• 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.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• 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.

Governance & Compliance

• Comply consistently with facility policies, procedures, and practices and ensure alignment with SEHA facilities policies.
• Comply with all established hospital policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient, and follow-up practices.
• Complete and maintain regulatory requirements including licensure, certification, and other mandatory training within established timeframes.

Operations & Resource Management

• Practice appropriate utilization of the organization's resources.

Managerial & Strategic Contributions

• Support, implement, and follow all hospital, departmental, and divisional initiatives, policies, and procedures.
• Help lead and implement the organization's performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes.
• Participate in the organization's performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes.
• Assist with scheduling and support the Division Chief in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times.
• Attend Divisional meetings as required.
• Assist the Division Chief in the recruitment of new medical staff when appropriate.
• Assume other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Division Chief.

Qualifications & Experience

• Medical Degree (MBBS or equivalent) and specialization in Critical Care/ICU.
• American Board, CCT UK, Australian Board, any Western Board, Fellowship, or additional certification in Critical Care/ICU.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-specialization experience in Critical Care/ICU.
• Valid DOH (Department of Health—Abu Dhabi) License or eligibility to obtain one.
• Qualification from Tier 1.
• Qualification from Tier 2.
• Current national license or equivalent.
• Certified proof of yearly CME.

Additional Information

• Preferred: Experience working within JCI-accredited hospitals.