Medical Practitioner Surgery

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:

o Under the supervision and with the consent of senior physicians, the post holder examines, diagnoses, and treats patients as assigned

o Participates in daily ward rounds and reassesses inpatients and outpatients as clinically appropriate, and as directed by the Consultant and/or Specialist

o Oversees the organization of tests, chases and records results

o Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established protocols

o Reviews results of all investigations and modifies treatment in a timely manner with approval of the Consultant or Specialist physician

o Supervises and supports Interns as determined by the Consultant Physician.

o Liaises with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required

o Helps oversee preparation of patients for procedures/surgery including obtaining informed consent

o 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

o 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.