Consultant - Pediatric Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Professional Connections (Profco)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Ref: RP057-1660

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Category
Medical Doctor

Speciality
Paediatric Intensivist

Location
Riyadh

Hospital
We are hiring for the #1 ranked hospital in The Middle East. Our client Hospital is a 985 bedded Magnet Accredited Tertiary referral Hospital. They are currently opening a further 300 beds on a phased basis.

Contact us today for an information and application pack. We will guide you through the recruitment and relocation process.

Description
Position Title: Consultant, Intensivist
Speciality: Cardiac Critical Care

Summary:
Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of medical diseases and conditions, as well as the provision of medical care in the field of Cardiac Critical Care, in accordance with current medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations and the hospital's policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties:

Clinical Responsibilities
* Provides required patient care and management in the field of Cardiac Critical Care in accordance with standards of medical care laid down by KFSH&RC.
* Provides Cardiac Critical Care to patients with medical and surgical conditions.
* Assumes responsibility for patients under his/ her care. Liaises with various support service departments and medical specializations to provide appropriate and timely medical care, in accordance with the standards laid down by KFSH&RC.
* Complies with all hospital standards and policies pertaining to acceptance, eligibility, admission processes, consultation, daily patient care and patient discharge.
* Admits patients, initiates investigations and ensures findings are recorded. Assesses patients' diseases or conditions to determine appropriate therapeutic modalities/ procedures.
* Conducts ward rounds as per policy and reassesses inpatients under care. Documents findings in medical records.
* Ensures appropriate patient preparation for procedures and performs procedures as indicated in the signed clinical privilege form.
* Follows up on investigation results for inpatients and modifies treatment accordingly.
* Attends assigned shift as per department schedule.
* Implements Clinical Pathways/ Guidelines for the department.
* Performs any other clinical responsibilities, as assigned.

Academic Responsibilities:
* Directs and advices junior staff on patient management, especially in the field of Cardiac Critical Care.
* Guides and actively participates in the training and teaching of Residents, Fellows, Assistant Consultants and junior staff.
* Keeps abreast with all the latest techniques and developments, especially in field of Cardiac Critical Care, following and implementing them on a selective basis to improve technical standards.
* Actively participates in the educational activities and training programs of the department.
* Participates in national and international medical conferences.

Research Responsibilities:
* Participates in clinical, basic and translational research projects and publishes papers in accordance with Research Advisory Council Policy in order to advance knowledge, improve the quality of post graduate education and contribute to the national and international recognition of KFSH&RC.

Administrative Responsibilities:
* Undertakes the administrative duties assigned by Head of Section or Chairman of the department.
* Participates in all mandatory departmental activities and serves on departmental and hospital committees, as required.
* Assists the department in the development and implementation of techniques and practices that help maximize the utilization of all resources within the department and across the hospital.
* Abides by the current hospital and medical staff bylaws, all relevant rules, regulations and policies and keeps updated of any changes that might occur.
* Performs any other related duties, as assigned.

Benefits:
* Generous tax-free income.
* Lucrative benefits package to include free fully furnished accommodation, free healthcare, free flights and 54 days paid leave per year.
* Other benefits +++

Requirements

Requirements
Educations:
* Graduation from an accredited medical school in good standing and completion of sub specialty training from a recognized training program.

Experience Required:
* Minimum of three (3) year's experience in the sub specialty.

About the Company

Professional Connections International Healthcare Recruitment Agency

Professional Connections, often referred to as Profco, is an international healthcare recruitment specialist. Profco is working to help placing credentialed nurses, doctors and allied health professionals in exciting opportunities with leading hospitals around the world. International assignments are a great way for nurses and other healthcare professionals to broaden their experience and to see how healthcare is delivered in other countries, while at the same time enhancing their career prospects as they gain experience in different parts of the world.

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Consultant salaries in Saudi Arabia

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SAR 19,000

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