Job Description

Hospitalist Obstetrics and Gynecology – Specialist licensed

To provide comprehensive support to the consultants in providing in-patient and operative care for obstetrics and gynaecology patients in King’s College Hospital.

The post-holder will:

• Coordinate the day-to-day care and clinical management of in-patients in obstetrics and gynaecology, ensuring smooth clinical flow and timely decision-making in collaboration with the Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist.
• Manage a diverse caseload across inpatient, day-case, and outpatient settings, exercising appropriate clinical judgment while escalating complex or high-risk cases to the supervising consultant as required.
• Deliver safe, evidence-based obstetric and gynaecological care, maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice and patient experience.
• Uphold the professional values and manifesto of care expected of all physicians at King’s College Hospital, demonstrating accountability, integrity, and patient-centred practice in all clinical interactions.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical

• Assess, investigate, and manage patients attending or admitted to King’s College Hospital & Clinics under direct supervision of the Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist.
• Support diagnosis and treatment following established evidence-based guidelines, ensuring senior review for all key clinical decisions.
• Review lab, imaging, and other diagnostic results promptly and adjust management after consultant discussion.
• Conduct supervised daily ward rounds for inpatient obstetric and gynaecological patients, documenting findings clearly and escalating any clinical deterioration.
• Assist in planning and preparation for obstetric and gynaecological surgeries, including pre-operative assessment, consent verification, and theatre coordination.
• Assist consultants intra-operatively and in post-operative care, ensuring safe recovery and monitoring of all surgical patients.
• Respond to nursing team requests to review patients and escalate to the supervising consultant as needed.
• Manage obstetric and gynaecological emergencies with senior clinician support, following escalation and rapid-response protocols.
• Liaise with senior medical and anaesthetic teams regarding peri-operative and inpatient care plans.

Clinical Governance & Personal Development

• Attend relevant departmental meetings, MDTs, and clinical discussions unless on approved leave.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, morbidity and mortality reviews, and risk reporting.
• Maintain active involvement in clinical governance, incident reporting, and improvement planning.
• Uphold Good Medical Practice as per UAE licensing authorities and UK standards.
• Maintain up-to-date CPD activities, courses, and study days in line with revalidation requirements.

Education & Qualification

• UAE Medical Health Authority License (DHA).
• Licensed OBGYN Specialist
• MBBS & Master’s degree/Post Graduation/ Diploma in related specialty
• CCT or completion of a recognized specialist training program is preferable.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of clinical practice in similar setup

Training, Knowledge & Skills

• Resuscitation Certificate as per the specialty& Demonstrable ongoing and active Continues Personal Development (CPD)
• Supports quality patient care by showing empathy, maintaining patient dignity, and following proper protocols.
• Supports and guides junior team members, offering advice and assistance if required.