Specialist Physician-Hematology & Oncology

Job Description

The Specialist Physician provides high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered care, sharing the responsibilities of a Consultant Physician. The role serves as a model of clinical excellence within the division and supports the supervision, guidance, and training of junior medical staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered, evidence-based care under the supervision of the Consultant Physician.
• Support departmental and hospital policies, performance management, and peer review processes.
• Assist in ensuring adequate medical coverage within the Division.
• Attend divisional meetings and participate in incident reporting and investigations.
• Diagnose and treat patients according to best practice standards.
• Supervise and share responsibility for care provided by junior medical staff.
• Comply with hospital policies on admissions, consultations, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow-up care.
• Lead ward rounds and regularly reassess inpatients and outpatients.
• Review investigation results and adjust treatment plans as required.
• Liaise with other specialties and support services for patient care.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to ensure safe, holistic care.
• Prepare patients for procedures and obtain informed consent.
• Accept referrals from Emergency, primary care, specialty clinics, walk-ins, and other hospitals.
• Participate in rotational on-call coverage including evenings, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Communicate clinical information to patients and families in a timely manner.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues and promote team-based care.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, audits, and clinical research/publications.
• Instruct, guide, and supervise junior staff and student nurses.
• Stay updated with current literature, clinical trends, and technologies.
• Comply with occupational health, safety, and infection control guidelines.
• Support mentoring, training, and development of UAE national staff.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and adhere to hospital dress codes.

Skill & Experience

• Tier 1: No additional clinical experience required after board certification.
• Tier 2: Minimum 2 years of clinical experience after qualification in an internationally accredited institute.
• UAE Nationals (Tier 1 & 2): No experience required post board certification.
• UAE Nationals and Non-UAE Nationals enrolled in HAAD-accredited residency programs: No experience required post board certification.
• Tier 3: Minimum 3 years of clinical experience as a Specialist after qualification in an internationally accredited institute.