Consultant Palliative Medicine

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

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  • Understands, supports and adheres to all established 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 line manager.
  • Diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards of \'best practice\' in palliative care.
  • Examines, diagnoses, and treats patients as assigned and within the scope of license, training and credentialing.
  • Perform Outpatient Palliative medicine clinics.
  • Participates and performs in clinical ward rounds.
  • Evaluates newly referred patients and assesses admissions and develops individualized care plans based on patient assessment, considering their goals and values.
  • Advises on the palliative/end-of-life care needs of patients including pain management, symptom control and psychological support.
  • Leads the Palliative care team in the provision of patient centered and goal orientated end-of-life care.
  • Works closely with other clinical team members to ensure the delivery of the best possible palliative care.
  • Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely manner.
  • Reviews results of all investigation and modifies treatment in a timely manner.
  • Supervises and supports newly appointed physicians as determined by the Line manager.
  • Maintains a good working relationship with members of staff and promotes collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care.
  • Complies with all facility policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, procedures, prescribing and discharge protocols.
  • Adheres to established policies regarding patient confidentiality and informed consent.
  • Performs other clinical responsibilities as assigned.
Responsibilities:
  • Understands, supports and adheres to all established 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 line manager.
  • Diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards of \'best practice\' in palliative care.
  • Examines, diagnoses, and treats patients as assigned and within the scope of license, training and credentialing.
  • Perform Outpatient Palliative medicine clinics.
  • Participates and performs in clinical ward rounds.
  • Evaluates newly referred patients and assesses admissions and develops individualized care plans based on patient assessment, considering their goals and values.
  • Advises on the palliative/end-of-life care needs of patients including pain management, symptom control and psychological support.
  • Leads the Palliative care team in the provision of patient centered and goal orientated end-of-life care.
  • Works closely with other clinical team members to ensure the delivery of the best possible palliative care.
  • Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely manner.
  • Reviews results of all investigation and modifies treatment in a timely manner.
  • Supervises and supports newly appointed physicians as determined by the Line manager.
  • Maintains a good working relationship with members of staff and promotes collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care.
  • Complies with all facility policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, procedures, prescribing and discharge protocols.
  • Adheres to established policies regarding patient confidentiality and informed consent.
  • Performs other clinical responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • Graduation from approved school of medicine, plus one year of internship
  • Post Graduate specialization in Palliative Medicine (DM/CCT/ American Board)
  • Current licensure in country of origin and with DOH/MOH/DHA license to practice in UAE.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1652649
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
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