Consultant Medical Cardiology (non interventional)

Job Description

Position Overviews:

  • To provide a comprehensive Cardiology service for King’s College Hospital & clinics- Dubai clinics

The post-holder will:

  • be responsible for coordinating the day to day care and together with the consultant for the diagnosis and management of patients attending King’s College Hospital & clinics-Dubai with conditions requiring cardiology expertise.
  • manage a caseload which includes a wide range of health conditions within King’s College Hospital & clinics-Dubai facilities providing outpatient, inpatient and day case treatments.
  • ensure the highest standards of care for all patients.
  • to adhere to the manifesto of care expected of all physician at King’s College Hospital & clinics-Dubai.

Clinical

  • Provide an expert opinion, investigate and manage patients who attend King’s College Hospital & clinics-Dubai with known or suspected disorders requiring cardiology expertise.
  • Diagnose and treat patients according to established standards of best practice in cardiology.
  • Review the results of all investigations in a timely fashion and modify treatment as required.
  • Comply with the established King’s College Hospital & clinics-Dubai practices regarding outpatient consultations, day care, inpatient and discharge protocols, and follow up.
  • Comply with the requirements of the regulatory UAE medical health authorities with respect to all professional practices.

Clinical Governance & Personal Development

  • Attend all relevant clinical meetings unless on approved leave.
  • Participate fully in all aspects of clinical governance making a significant contribution to clinical audit and risk management activities.
  • Take an active role in identifying and reporting clinical risk.
  • Contribute to standard setting within the organisation.
  • Commit to continual personal development (CPD) and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice is followed.

Administrative

  • Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
  • Comply with the UAE medical health authorities’ requirements in order to maintain medical licence.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of computer-based patient records.

Ensure confidentiality in all aspects

Education, Qualification and Experience

  • MD Or MBBS
  • CCT or completion of a recognised specialist training programme desired.
  • UAE Medical Health Authority License
  • BLS/ ACLS/ PALS as per the specialty
  • Has worked in hospital or similar setting for at least 5 years post CCT/CCST