Specialist Physician Anesthesia; Pain Medicine

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

The Specialist Physician shares the same responsibility of the Consultant Physician for delivering high quality, evidence-based and patient-centred care. The post holder is expected to be an example of clinical excellence within the Division and contributes to the supervision and training of junior medical staff.

• Managerial/Administration
  • Supports and adheres to all hospital departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures.
  • Supports and participates in the organization’s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes.
  • Assists with Consultant staff in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times.
  • Attends Divisional meetings as invited.
  • Supports the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents.
  • Assumes other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Consultant Staff.
• Technical
  • Under the supervision of the Consultant Physician, diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards of best practice for the post holder’s specialty.
  • Assists the Consultant Physician in supervising the activities of junior medical staff, and jointly assumes responsibility for the care they provide.
  • Complies with all hospital policies regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow up practices.
  • Practices appropriate utilization of the organization’s resources.
  • Leads ward rounds; reassesses both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis, in line with established best practice.
  • Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures.
  • Regularly reviews results of all investigations and modifies treatment as required.
  • Liaises with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required.
  • Actively participates in multi-disciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe and holistic care for individual patients.
  • Ensures preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consent.
  • Accepts clinically appropriate referrals from the Emergency Department, primary care, other departments, specialty clinics, walk in patients, and patients referred from other hospitals.
  • Participates in and supports the Consultant Physician in ensuring the provision of out of hours on call coverage on a rotational basis including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays as required.
  • Communicates clinical information to patients and the patient’s family and friends (with consent of the patient) in a timely manner.
  • Maintains a good working relationship with members of staff and promotes collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care.
  • Performs other clinical responsibilities as assigned.
• Quality & Safety
  • Helps support quality improvement initiatives within the Division.
  • 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.
• Education
  • Promotes and participates in clinical research and publication.
  • Promoting and assisting in the instruction, guidance and supervision of junior medical staff (required).
  • Keeps abreast of the current, relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industry.
  • Participates in clinical research and publication.

Qualification :

Special Certificate :

Required :

• Tier 1:
  No additional experience required post board certification.
• Tier 2: NLT 2 years of clinical experience post qualification in internationally accredited institute.
• UAE nationals:
  No additional experience required post board certification.
• For UAE Nationals + Non UAE Nationals enrolled in HAAD accredited residency programs:
  No experience required post board certification.
• Tier 3: NLT 3 years clinical experience as Specialist post qualification in internationally accredited institute.

Desired : N.A.

• Job Identification 2292
• Job Category Medical
• Posting Date 02/12/2026, 06:29 AM
• Apply Before 03/31/2026, 06:29 AM
• Degree Level Master's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Working Type Shift
• Locations Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• Business Unit SEHA BU
• Legal Employer Abu Dhabi Health Services .Co ( Psc )