Podiatrist

Job Purpose / Objective

Assess, diagnose, treat and evaluate abnormalities and diseases related to the foot and lower limb in people of all ages in coordination with the assigned Consultant, utilizing the full range of Podiatric skills and knowledge and evidence-based practice to achieve satisfactory outcomes for service users based on their individual needs.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Conduct the preliminary investigation of the patient under the observation of a senior staff and as permitted by his/her Consultant.
• Examine history and physical of the patient and initial order, and investigate elective admission of assigned consultant.
• Perform rounds (with the Consultants and independently) daily in his/her duty hours, updates progress notes, and follows-up on all pending tests results.
• Follow-up consultations from other Departments or other members of his/her own Department.
• Assist diagnostic or therapeutic invasive procedures if required specifically privileged according to his/her training, experience and special skills with the approval of a Consultant or Coordinator of Department and the Chairperson of the Credentialing and Privileging Committee.
• Assist in conducting clinics, if needed, under the supervision of his/her Consultant.
• Prescribe medications, if allowed to do so in accordance with Hospital rules and the individual’s privileges granted by the Medical Director.
• Communicate and interact with the patients in order to ensure patient-doctor relations. Sensitively discuss information with the patient/family regarding patient condition and treatment plan.
• Participate in all medical staff teaching programs and academic activities of his/her department and of the hospital.
• Serve on departmental/hospital committees as required.
• Responsible to implement all approved policies and procedures, rules, regulations, protocols and guidelines/clinical pathways that guide and support the provision of services for the specialty.
• Actively participate in the ongoing performance improvement of clinical services.
• Ensure that Islamic Values and Medical Ethics are respected and strictly observed.
• Educate patients/families on the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
• Participate in person-centered care initiatives undertaken by HMG.
• Enrich patient experience with compassion, respect and dignity.
• Perform other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.

Education/ Professional Qualification

1. MSC - Master’s Degree in Podiatry, Related degree (or sub specialty) or equivalent

Experience

Minimum of Three (3) years’ experience as a Podiatric Assistant in a reputable healthcare provider setting.

Professional Licensing / Certification / Training

Relevant Certifications

Skills

Understanding of pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to the management of diabetes, knowledge of the nature of foot care/diabetes, familiar with diabetes-related national guidance, patient care skills.