Palliative Care Consultant

Summary

Responsible to improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problems associated with life-threatening illness, through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification, assessment and treatment of pain and other problems, physical, psychological and spiritual.

Education/Qualifications Required:

1. Basic medical degree from recognized institution
2. Post-qualification certification
   • Qualification Source from: Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.  
     • UK and Ireland: GMC/CCST Specialist Register
     • Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship from the Royal College (FRACP)
     • Western Europe: Equivalent certification to the above

Experience Post-Qualifications:

• Minimum Three (3) years after board/equivalent certification in Ireland, UK, Australia, New Zealand and France (DES).
• Minimum Five (5) years after board/equivalent certification in Spain, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Austria, Netherlands, Greece and France (DIS).

License:

Current and in a Good Standing Medical License to practice in country of residence.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complies and adheres to the Medical Staff Bylaws, Code of Medical Ethics, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff, departmental and clinical policies, procedures and objectives; continuous quality improvements objectives, safety, environmental and infection control standards; and abide by the rules and regulations of the College of Medicine.
• Provides the highest attainable standard of medical care for his/her patients.
• Carries out full range of inpatient and outpatient clinical duties as assigned by the Chairman of the department in accordance with individually approved clinical privileges.
• Reviews, examines, diagnose, treats and refers patients by conducting interviews, performing physical examination; creating, updating and studying patients’ medical records.
• Collects, records, and maintains patient information and documentation such as medical history, reports, and examination results.
• Performs and carries out on-call duties within a reasonable period of time as by the department.
• Protects patients and colleagues by promoting awareness and adhering to infection control policies and standard protocols.
• Mentors and teaches staff, trainees and students for training and education purposes
• Participates in the improvement of quality of patient care (Quality Management Program, Quality Assessment Improvement Program) as required.
• Participates in and actively supports research projects and activities.
• Deputizes for his/her superior as required and shares the coverage workload in his/her specialty during the absence of equivalent in an assignment.
• Undertakes continuous medical education as required by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties and KAMC to improve clinical expertise and develops professional and technical medical knowledge.
• Maintains awareness of new medical techniques, medications and medical technologies.
• Participates in the forward planning and implementation for further development of department and assists in updating protocols and principles of medical practices as appropriate
• Participates in the Major Disaster Plan of KAMC, as indicated.
• Performs multiple aspects of scope of practice and adheres to clinical privileges of the department as determined by KAMC
• Builds and maintains a harmonious relationship with their patients and establish a professional environment with other health care members and other physicians
• Serves in KAMC Committees as requested.
• Writes an official delegation of all responsibilities and assignments prior to leave/vacation.