Specialist – Neonatal ICU

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

Clinical

  • Investigate and manage patients attending and admitted to King’s College Hospital-Dubai, under the supervision of the consultant Neonatology, across a range of medical specialties.
  • Diagnose and treat patients according to established standards of best practice.
  • Review the results of all investigations in a timely fashion and modify treatment as required.
  • Liaise with senior clinicians with regard to decision making for in-patient care including carrying out care plans.
  • Conduct daily ward rounds of Neonatology in-patients with the consultant.

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.

Managerial

  • Assist the Clinical/Medical Director, Deputy CMO and CMO with recruitment of new staff when required.
  • Assume other administrative or clinical duties as needed
  • Be willing to deputise and delegate when appropriate.
  • Support colleagues with the smooth running of the hospital by providing cover and assistance, during periods of absence.

Qualification:

  • 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 3 years