Specialist - Radiology

Role Overview

Specialist - Radiology at NMC Royal Hospital. This role is based in the United Arab Emirates and requires registration with the relevant UAE healthcare authority.

Role Purpose

To provide expert diagnostic imaging interpretation and clinical leadership across all radiological modalities, ensuring compliance with international standards, quality assurance, and radiation safety while supervising technologists and contributing to continuous departmental improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Interpretation & Procedures

• Interpret all types of general radiological examinations.
• Interpret and perform examinations requiring fluoroscopy, special procedures, angiography, ultrasound, radioisotopes, CT, and MRI scanning within the limits of training, experience, and clinical privileges, with approval of the Chief of Radiology.
• Undertake any diagnostic imaging procedure within the realms of experience and training in sub-specialist field.
• Provide written consultation reports for each study undertaken, including main and differential diagnoses.
• Recommend any additional studies as required.
• Administer intravenous contrast media directly or oversee its administration within the service.

Technologist Supervision & Training

• Issue written instructions to technologists regarding methods and means of execution and improvement of x-ray examinations and all imaging studies.
• Work with technologists and instruct them in specialized views and patient positioning when unusual or difficult problems arise.
• Supervise the clinical output of technologists within computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging services.
• Design training and qualification plans for radiologists and technologists based on evaluation of staff performance and latest international standards.
• Organize activities to keep staff informed about latest developments in technique and technology, including lectures.

Quality Assurance & Safety

• Participate in the Quality Improvement Program of the hospital to meet international standards.
• Continuously evaluate all imaging and radiographic equipment for reliability and quality assurance.
• Propose restructuring and development of equipment and services.
• Participate in committees for selection of new equipment.
• Actively participate in quality assurance activities.
• Develop internal standards and policies of services provided within the department in conformity with hospital standards, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Ensure, together with the department's designated radiation safety officer, that all clinical practice relating to the use of ionizing radiations for diagnostic and invasive procedures is in accord with local rules.

Clinical Governance

• Inspect x-ray requests for adequacy.
• Coordinate with corresponding specialists to reduce unnecessary patient radiation exposure.
• Issue list of requirements for special investigations and determine and organize all precautions for possible complications.
• Comply with the rules, regulations, and procedures of practicing the profession according to grade and specialty.

On-Call & Additional Duties

• Provide on-call emergency coverage.
• Perform other miscellaneous related duties as requested by the Head of Department.

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 3 to 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 or education programme (fellowship or diploma) recognized by the relevant UAE healthcare authority.
• Certification and registration in a specialty recognized by relevant UAE healthcare authority.
• Eligibility for relevant healthcare authority registration, including Membership from Royal College, Arab Board Certification, MS, DM, MPhil, or equivalent recognized by relevant healthcare authority in UAE.

Skills & Competencies

• Active and valid life support certification (BLS, ACLS, PALS, ATLS, NRP).
• Expertise in fluoroscopy, special procedures, angiography, ultrasound, radioisotopes, CT, and MRI scanning.
• Quality assurance evaluation and continuous improvement methodology.
• Staff training and development.
• Radiation safety and protection principles.