Specialist Physician-Intensive Care Unit(ICU)

Role Overview

Specialist Physician, Intensive Care Unit at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC).

Role Purpose

Deliver high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care in the ICU under the supervision of the Consultant Physician, while contributing to the clinical excellence of the Division and supervising and training 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 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 their family and friends (with patient consent) in a timely manner.
• Regularly review results of all investigations and modify treatment as required.
• Practice appropriate utilization of the organization's resources.
• Comply with all hospital policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow-up practices.
• Perform other clinical duties as assigned.

Supervision & Training

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

Collaboration & Interdisciplinary Care

• Liaison with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required.
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary 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.
• Build key partnerships within the organization for pursuing client-centered, comprehensive, integrated systems of care.

Departmental Support & Governance

• Support and adhere to all hospital departmental and divisional initiatives, policies, and procedures.
• Comply consistently with facility policies, procedures, and practices and ensure alignment with SSMC facility policies.
• Assist Consultant staff in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times.
• Attend Divisional meetings as invited.
• Support and participate in the organization's performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes.

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.
• Support the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents.
• Adhere to requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety guidelines and infection control guidelines.
• Understand and adhere to emergency preparedness plans and policies.

On-Call Coverage & Availability

• 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.

Documentation & Compliance

• Accurately document all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures.
• Complete and maintain regulatory requirements, including licensure, certification, and other mandatory training within established timeframes.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding any information exchanged or received in the current capacity of the role in accordance with facility policy.

Professional Development & Research

• 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.
• Promote and participate in clinical research and publication.
• Participate in clinical research and publication.

General Responsibilities

• Dress appropriately to meet the expectations of the specific work area and in alignment with Occupational Health and Safety policies.
• Assume other administrative or clinical duties as requested by Consultant staff.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned relevant to the basic function of the role.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Education

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

Required Experience

Tier 1: No additional experience is 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.

For UAE nationals: No additional experience required post board certification.

For UAE nationals and non-UAE nationals enrolled in HAAD accredited residency programs: No experience required post board certification.

Additional Information

• Maintain positive and effective working relationships within the department and division, and also with other departments and sections within the facility.