Specialist Physician-Pediatric Endo

Role Overview

Specialist Physician – Pediatric Endocrinology at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC).

Role Purpose

Deliver high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care in pediatric endocrinology. Demonstrate clinical excellence within the Division and contribute to the supervision and training of junior medical staff.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Practice appropriate utilization of the organization's resources.

Out-of-Hours 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.

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 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.

Multidisciplinary and Patient Care Coordination

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

Quality Improvement and Clinical 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.
• 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.
• Support the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents.
• Promote and participate in clinical research and publication.
• Keep abreast of current relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industry.

Regulatory Compliance and Safety

• Complete and maintain regulatory requirements including licensure, certification and other mandatory training within established time frames.
• 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 the Occupational Health and Safety policies.
• Maintain confidentiality with regards to any information exchanged or received in the current capacity of role in accordance with facility policy.

Organizational and Administrative

• Assist with Consultant staff in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times.
• Attend Divisional meetings as invited.
• 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 facility policies.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned relevant to the basic function of the role.

Qualifications & Experience

• Board certification in Pediatric Endocrinology or equivalent.
• Current national license or equivalent.

Experience post board certification or qualification varies by tier and eligibility

• 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.
• UAE Nationals and Non-UAE Nationals enrolled in HAAD accredited residency programs: No experience required post board certification.

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical excellence and evidence-based practice.
• Patient-centered care delivery.
• Diagnostic and treatment expertise in pediatric endocrinology.
• Informed consent and patient communication.
• Documentation and record-keeping.
• Investigation and result interpretation.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration and liaison.
• Supervision and training of junior medical staff.
• Audit and quality improvement participation.
• Clinical research and publication capability.
• Knowledge of current literature and industry trends.
• Occupational Health and Safety compliance.
• Infection control adherence.
• Emergency preparedness understanding.
• Confidentiality management.
• Team collaboration and relationship building.

Additional Information

• Role requires on-call participation on a rotational basis including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Professional development: Recognize the necessity of continuously developing skills and acquiring additional knowledge appropriate to the position.