Consultant - Interventional Radiology

The Physician – Interventional Radiologist provides service to specialist clinical vascular, non-vascular, urology, surgical and hepato-biliary interventional radiology services to the hospital.

3.1 The Consultant will provide interventional radiology services to referred patients

3.2 Participates in the oversight and professional development of assigned staff of the Radiology Department

3.3 Formulates department policies and procedures to ensure the maintenance of highest standards of Interventional Radiology

3.4 Participates in the educational activities of the Medical Staff as a whole

3.5 Conducts clinical audit in line with Medical Advisory Committee requirements

3.6 Participates in review and planning activities relevant to the development of the interventional radiology service of the hospital

3.7 Participates in activities and opportunities to promote the interventional radiology service of the hospital to the general public and wider medical community in UAE

3.8 Fulfills professional requirements for continuing maintenance of competence in all aspects of interventional radiology

3.9 Carries out other assigned duties within the appropriate scope of knowledge, skills and abilities for the position of Interventional Radiologist

3.10 The post holder is responsible for providing comprehensive consultant level patient care in Interventional Radiology. This responsibility may be shared with other specialists/consultants in radiology in the hospital

3.11 Formulates departmental policies & Procedures to ensure the maintenance of highest standards of anesthesia and sedation services

3.12 Performs all management duties, either directly or by delegation to assigned service personnel

3.13 Supervises and monitors the care of all patients requiring Anesthesia and sedation

3.14 Coordinates daily work operation, on-calls and vacation schedules of his staff to ensure smooth operation and manpower coverage of his service at all times

3.15 Keeps informed as to current development in the field of anesthesiology and keeps the staff up to date on procedures through group discussions, lectures, and in-service training

3.16 Collaborates with other department personnel in planning programs integrating the curative and preventive aspects of total patient care

3.17 Is responsible for the operation of approved curative-preventive program as related to his particular field 3.18 Provides for training of the services personnel by on-the-job instructions, demonstrating personally work necessary to train, and recommending in-service programs or other development activities as required

3.19 Develops and maintains professional quality control programs and makes recommendations for improvement of such standards from time to time

3.20 Maintains effective communications with assigned personnel, other Specialists in the department and with the Heads of Surgical & Diagnostic Services

3.21 Participates in discussions concerning development, revision, and implementation of existing procedures, policies and practices

3.22 Jointly plans and develops policies; clinical guidelines; and related protocols, pathways, and other documents that guide the delivery of clinical services; oversees the quality of patient care

3.23 Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements related to Interventional Radiology

3.24 Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities of Interventional Radiology

3.25 Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures

3.26 Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports related to Interventional Radiology

3.27 Comply with Waste management procedures and policies

3.28 Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs

3.29 Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems

4.1 Graduation from an approved medical school plus internship
4.2 Three years residency in Interventional Radiology and/or equivalent Fellowships approved by DOH
4.3 Must have DOH License to practice
4.4 Five or more year’s exclusive practice of Interventional Radiology since certification
4.5 English is required to prepare documentation and it is used as the common language to communicate with different nationalities. Basic knowledge of medical Arabic desirable
4.6 Must have a thorough knowledge of medical ethics with particular reference to the obligation to maintain the confidentiality of his work. Personality which inspires confidence and trust in his patients and adhere to by laws, Rules and Regulations of the medical organization
4.7 Must be highly skilled in the particular field of practice, with mature clinical judgment and ability to provide professional leadership. He / she must have a thorough knowledge of Medical Department policies and procedures with particular reference to the obligation to maintain the confidentiality of his work; personality which inspires confidence and trust in his patients; and adhere to Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Organization