Specialist Neonatal ICU
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About the Role
King's College Hospital London in Dubai seeks a Specialist Neonatal ICU to provide comprehensive neonatology services. The role involves diagnosing and managing neonatal patients, conducting ward rounds, and ensuring high standards of care.
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Responsibilities
- Be responsible for the diagnosis and management of patients attending King’s College Hospital with conditions requiring neonatal expertise
- Manage a caseload which includes a wide range of health conditions within King’s College Hospital facilities providing outpatient, inpatient and day case treatments
- Ensure the highest standards of care for all patients
- Investigate and manage patients attending and admitted to King’s College Hospital 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
- Review patients on a regular basis in accordance with the plan of care made on the ward round
- Perform clinical duties under the supervision of the admitting consultant and maintain regular communication with regard to patient management decisions
- Take hand over of patients from previous shift specialist in order to ensure continuity of care
- Assist with interventional procedures appropriate to the Neonatology specialties and assist in the coordination of post treatment care on the wards
Requirements
- UAE Medical Health Authority License (DHA)
- MBBS & Master’s degree/Post Graduation/ Diploma in related specialty
- CCT or completion of a recognized specialist training program is preferable
- Minimum 5 years of clinical practice in similar setup
- Resuscitation Certificate as per the specialty
- Demonstrable ongoing and active Continues Personal Development (CPD)
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Position Overview
- To provide a comprehensive Neonatology Service for King’s College Hospital.
- The post holder will be responsible for the diagnosis and management of patients attending King’s College Hospital – with conditions requiring neonatal expertise.
- Manage a caseload which includes a wide range of health conditions within King’s College Hospital 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.
Key Accountabilities – Clinical
- Investigate and manage patients attending and admitted to King’s College Hospital 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.
- Review patients on a regular basis in accordance with the plan of care made on the ward round.
- Perform clinical duties under the supervision of the admitting consultant and maintain regular communication with regard to patient management decisions.
- Take hand over of patients from previous shift specialist in order to ensure continuity of care.
- Assist with interventional procedures appropriate to the Neonatology specialties and assist in the coordination of post treatment care on the wards.
- Ensure protocols are followed with regard to obtaining appropriate consent for interventional procedures.
- Respond to requests by the nursing team and medical colleagues to review the medical condition of patients on the ward.
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.
- Maintain own CPD through attendance at any courses and/or study days necessary to ensure that professional development requirements are met.
- Take responsibility for individual learning, development and performance and be willing to demonstrate professional activities and skills to peer reviewers.
- Ensure that a record is maintained of professional development activities in order to inform annual appraisal.
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 of data management relating to patients, carers, colleagues, and other healthcare workers.
- Maintain business confidentiality outside the organisation with respect to financial, clinical and administrative activities of King’s College Hospital.
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.
- Welcome calls (although infrequent) from the management team, and physician on duty while out of working hours.
Quality
- Strive to maintain quality in clinical care, alert other team members to issues of quality, and participate in quality improvement activity.
- Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on personal and team activities and identifying potential improvements.
- Adhere to Hospital Policies and Procedures e.g. JCI, Code Blue, infection control, working hours and overtime.
- Comply with Health and Safety Regulations, ensuring safe working practices in a safe working environment.
Education & Qualification, Experience, Training, Knowledge & Skill
- UAE Medical Health Authority License (DHA).
- MBBS & Master’s degree/Post Graduation/ Diploma in related specialty.
- CCT or completion of a recognized specialist training program is preferable.
- Minimum 5 years of clinical practice in similar setup.
- Awareness and understanding of King’s College Hospital (KCH) policies and initiatives.
- 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.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
- Proficient in basic computer applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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