Specialist Psychiatry

Role Overview

Specialist Psychiatry position at NMC Healthcare.

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 3–5 years' post-qualification experience at Specialist level, independent of country
• At least 1 year Specialist level experience from a Tier 1 country as specified by the UAE healthcare regulator
• Basic medical degree and completion of a specialty qualification/education programme (fellowship/diploma) recognised by the relevant UAE healthcare authority
• Certification and registration in a speciality recognised by relevant UAE healthcare authority
• Active and valid life support certification (e.g., BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS, NRP)
• Eligibility for relevant healthcare authority registration (e.g., Membership from Royal College, Arab Board Certification, MS, DM, MPhil, or an equivalent recognised by relevant healthcare authority in UAE)

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Patient Management

• Provide comprehensive professional and ethical quality clinical services to patients in an effective and efficient manner
• Monitor and manage clinical risks associated with direct patient care
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Maintain confidentiality regarding patient information and regarding administrative matters of confidential nature

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with clinical governance and quality management standards
• Maintain excellence in medical practice by focusing on continuous professional development of self and others
• Maintain integrity in professional services by executing clinical services in an ethical and responsible manner
• Support Continuous Quality Improvement and develop and promote appropriate standards of care
• Work closely with other concerned committees in developing policies and procedures to promote quality health care for psychiatric patients

Leadership & Supervision

• Perform administrative functions at the Department level as established by Medical Management
• Develop and implement work assignments, on-call assignments, and vacation schedules for Department staff
• Supervise and monitor the delivery of health care by department staff
• Provide guidance regarding patient care when indicated
• Take remedial action when appropriate
• Develop and implement effective Peer Review
• Provide annual and on-going feedback as appropriate
• Evidence leadership skills in developing in others the willingness and desire to work toward common objectives

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Exercise effective interpersonal skills in dealings with department staff, associates, and Management
• Demonstrate the ability to listen to others in promoting effective communication
• Produce written communications, assessments, proposals, and administrative documents that are timely and of high quality
• Deliver work product of the quantity required to effectively accomplish duties as head of the department

General

• Develop thorough understanding of policies and procedures of the hospital and demonstrate respect for them
• Evidence dependability in carrying out the commitments and obligations of the position
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Medical Director