The Medical Practitioner operates under the supervision of the Consultant Physician and/or Specialist Physician, and shares responsibility for delivering high quality, evidence-based patient care.
Managerial/Administration
- Understands supports and adheres to all established l initiatives, policies and procedures as requested
- Participates in the organization’s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes
- Participates in committees and working groups as requested
- Assumes other administrative duties as requested by the senior physicians
Technical
Under the supervision of a Consultant Physician and/or Specialist Physician, contributes to the diagnoses and treatment of patients according to established standards of ‘best practice’. The Medical Practitioner’s clinical duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Under the supervision and with the consent of senior physicians, the post holder examines, diagnoses, and treats patients as assigned
- Participates in daily ward rounds and reassesse inpatients and outpatients as clinically appropriate, and as directed by the Consultant and/or Specialist
- Oversees the organization of tests, chases and records results
- Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established protocols
- Reviews results of all investigations and modifies treatment in a timely manner with approval of the Consultant or Specialist physician
- Supervises and supports Interns as determined by the Consultant Physician.
Liaises with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required - Helps oversee preparation of patients for procedures/surgery including obtaining informed consent.
- Admits appropriate referrals accepted by the Consultant or Specialist Physician from the Emergency Department, primary care, specialty clinics, walk in patients and patients referred from other hospitals
- Provides out of hours (on call) coverage on a rotational basis including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays
- Communicates information to patients and patients ‘families 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
- Complies with all hospital polices regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, prescribing and discharge protocols, outpatient and follow up practices
- Adheres to established policies regarding patient confidentiality and informed consent
- Performs other clinical responsibilities as assigned
Quality & Safety
- Helps support quality improvement within the Department according to established policies and procedures
- Participates in regular clinical audit
Education
- Actively involved in Continued Medical Education and professional development opportunities
- Participates in regular teaching sessions and provides teaching for interns and medical students as requested
- Participates in clinical research activities in the department
- Keeps abreast of the current, relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industry
Qualification :-
Special Certificate:-
Required:
For Non UAE Nationals: NLT 2 years relevant experience post internship (Hospital, P.H.C, ER, etc).
For UAE Nationals and Non UAE National graduates of UAE medical schools: no additional experience required after successful completion of internship.
Special Note: Non UAE Nationals accepted into HAAD accredited residency programs through TANSEEQ will not require additional experience after successful completion of internship is required.
Desired:
N.A.