Specialist Physician-Hematology & Oncology

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Specialist Physician shares the same responsibility of the Consultant Physician for delivering high quality, evidence-based and patient-centered care. The post holder is expected to be an example of clinical excellence within the Division and contributes to the supervision and training of junior medical staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports and adheres to all hospital departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures.
• Supports and participates in the organization's performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes.
• Assists with Consultant staff in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times.
• Attends Divisional meetings as invited.
• Supports the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents.
• Assumes other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Consultant Staff.
• Under the supervision of the Consultant Physician, diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards of best practice for the post holder's specialty.
• Assists the Consultant Physician in supervising the activities of junior medical staff and jointly assumes responsibility for the care they provide.
• Complies with all hospital policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow-up practices.
• Practices appropriate utilization of the organization's resources.
• Leads ward rounds; reassesses both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis, in line with established best practice.
• Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures.
• Regularly reviews results of all investigations and modifies treatment as required.
• Liaises with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required.
• Actively participates in multi-disciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe and holistic care for individual patients.
• Ensures preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consent.
• Accepts clinically appropriate referrals from the Emergency Department, primary care, other departments, specialty clinics, walk-in patients, and patients referred from other hospitals.
• Participates in and supports 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.
• Communicates clinical information to patients and the patient's family and friends (with consent of the patient) in a timely manner.
• Maintains a good working relationship with members of staff and promotes collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care.
• Performs other clinical duties as assigned.
• Helps support quality improvement initiatives within the Division.
• Supports a culture of regular audit and encourages the use of audit results for improving clinical practice.
• Promotes and participates in clinical research and publication.
• Promoting and assisting in the instruction, guidance and supervision of junior medical staff.
• Keeps abreast of the current, relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industry.
• Participates in clinical research and publication.
• Complies consistently with facility policies, procedures and practices and ensures alignment with SSMC facilities policies.
• Completing and maintaining regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames.
• Maintaining confidentiality with regards to any information exchanged or received in the current capacity of role in accordance with facility policy.
• Maintaining positive and effective working relationships within the department/division and also with other departments/sections within the facility.
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned relevant to the basics of the role.
• Adhering to requirements of the Occupational Health and safety guidelines and infection control guidelines.
• Understanding and adhering to emergency preparedness plans/policies.
• Recognizing the necessity of continuously developing skills and acquiring additional knowledge appropriate to the position.
• Dressing appropriately to meet the expectations of the specific work area and in alignment with the Occupational Health and Safety policies.
• Building key partnerships within the organization for pursuing client-centered, comprehensive, integrated systems of care.
• Complying with any regulations related to mentoring, training and development of UAE nationals staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

• Required:
• Tier 1: No additional experience is required post board certification.
• Tier 2: NLT 2 years of clinical experience post qualification in an internationally accredited institute.

• UAE Nationals:
• No additional experience required post board certification.

• For UAE Nationals + Non-UAE Nationals enrolled in HAAD accredited residency programs:
• No experience required post board certification.
• Tier 3: NLT 3 years clinical experience as Specialist post qualification in an internationally accredited institute.

Educational Qualification:

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