Consultant Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (PCICU)

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Job Description: 

The Consultant in Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (PCICU) is responsible to provide the highest standard of clinical care and expertise to the patients in assessment, investigation, diagnosis and treatment and follow up, whenever necessary, in the PCICU and related set-ups in the Hospital under purview. The Consultant in PCICU  needs to involve in the continuous quality improvement activities of the PCICU and related set-up in keeping up with the goals of the hospital.

Organization Relationships :

  • Responsible to :  Medical Director through Coordinator of the Department
  • Responsible for :  Overall care of the PCICU Patients
  • Liaises With :  Medical, Nursing and Administrative Staff, Patients and families
Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Is responsible for managing the assigned clinics as per the approved rota by the Medical Director.
  • Is to admit the patients under his/ her care whenever indicated within the limits of the approved and assigned privileges.
  • Is responsible for the initial assessment, investigation, analysis & interpretation of the clinical findings and test results, arriving at diagnosis, treatment, and re-assessment and follow- up of the patients.
  • Is to prescribe, administer medication, therapy, and/or other appropriate care to treat or prevent further complication of the disease.
  • Is responsible for explaining procedures and discussing diagnostic results or prescribed treatments with the patients and/or with the authorized attendants.
  • Is responsible for monitoring the patient’s condition and progress and re-evaluate/ re-assessment and treat the patient accordingly.
  • Is responsible for referring the patient to other consultants/specialists when necessary, also consult, or provide consulting services to, other physicians whenever requested.
  • Is responsible to pay daily rounds to In-Patients and referred patients.
  • Is responsible for documenting and completing all medical record of the patients and update on the progress of the patient appropriately.
  • Is responsible for always authenticating the medical records at initial entries and progress notes by placing the signature with date, time, employee ID number and official stamp given.
  • Is responsible for reviewing and countersigning the entries and notes of all junior medical staff in case of patients under his care.
  • Is responsible for performing diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures for which the Consultant PCICU is privileged for.
  • Is responsible for approving the discharge summary, follow-up plan, medical report of the patients.
  • Is responsible for assuming duties duties as the Coordinator of the PCICU as and when required by the management.
  • Is responsible for ensuring the implementation of all approved policies, procedures, rules, regulations, protocols, guidelines and clinical pathways that guide and support the provision of clinical services.
  • Is responsible for directing, supervising and coordinating the activities of specialists, residents, nurses, therapists, assistants and other medical staff involved in patient care.
  • Is to advise and contribute to the development of policies and procedures as part of the continuous quality improvement program of the PCICU.
  • Is invited to serve on Departmental / Hospital Committees as required.
  • Is to ensure that Islamic Values and Medical Ethics are respected and strictly
  • Is responsible to be On-Call as per hospital policy.
  • Is required to attend the Code Blue, whenever applicable, and should be involved in all other emergency codes of the hospital.
  • Is to provide the reports and information as and when required by the Coordinator of the PCICU or Hospital Administrator/Medical Director of the Hospital.
  • Is responsible for identifying and bringing all Medico-Legal Cases to the notice of the management on time in accordance with the hospital policy.
  • Is to participate in the academic activities of the hospital at the capacity of a resource personnel.

Education and Qualifications:

  • Medical Graduate from a Medical School recognized by the Medical Council of the country of origin, with completion of appropriate Internship and Residency requirements.
  • Fellowship or Membership from the Royal College or Western Board in relevant specialty.
  • PhD, postgraduate or equivalent degree in the specialty, recognized by Saudi Council as a consultant in PICU.

Experience and Skills

  • At least five (5) years of experience in practice as a Consultant in PCICU in a Tertiary Care Hospital after becoming fully qualified.
  • Degree in sub-specialty of PCICU or Structured training in sub-specialty is preferred.
  • Excellent clinical and technical skills in PCICU environment is mandatory.
  • Knowledge of International Healthcare Standards
  • Computer Literacy including MS Office Package
  • Excellent written and spoken Arabic and English
  • Demonstrated teaching skills in respect of junior medical staff, other staff, patients and their families.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with all staff, patients and families.
  • Awareness of and sensitivity to cultural differences.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Ability to work effectively within a service and organisation committed to achieving accreditation.
Job Benefits: 
  • Salary Paid tax free
  • Incentives
  • End of contract bonus
  • Severance Pay
  • Free furnished accommodation with free recreation, sports and cultural facilities
  • Free transportation service
  • Up to 7.5 weeks paid annual leave per contract year
  • Up to 2 return airline tickets per contract year (including agreed dependents)
  • Free medical care & emergency dental care (including agreed dependents)
  • Educational Allowance per child (Maximum of 3 children, 4-18 years)
  • Study Leave of 10 working days per contract year and CPD courses

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