Consultant General Surgeon

Supports, implements, and follows Reem Hospital s departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures

Ensures comprehensive documentation in the Medical Record to accurately reflect the patient s diagnosis and treatment to enable good clinical practice and optimal, accurate patient billing

General accountability for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of general health problems.

Directs nurses in procedures for preoperative and postoperative care such as administering sedatives, prescribing diets, and preparing operative area of patients

Examines patients and determines x-ray examinations and clinical laboratory tests required

Examine patients, perform and interpret diagnostic tests to obtain information on medical condition and determine diagnosis

Administers and prescribes such conservative measures of treatment as antibiotics, drugs, and compresses

Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients and families

Monitor patient s condition and progress and re-evaluate treatments as necessary

Collect record and maintain patient information such as medical history reports and examination results

Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary

Holds clinic daily

Take on-call duty outside of scheduled working hours

Perform other related duties as assigned

Helps lead quality improvement within the Department

Facilitates good cross-functional communication to optimize patient care

Supports a culture of regular audit and encourages the use of audit results for improving clinical practice

Supports the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents

Fosters a culture of learning, development and continuous improvement across the Department by:

Promoting and assisting in the instruction, guidance and supervision of junior medical staff

Facilitating the provision of essential training relevant to clinical staff in the specialty

Showing commitment to Continued Medical Education (CME)

Promotes and participates in clinical research and publication

Keeps abreast of the current, relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industry