Palliative Care Consultant

Join Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) as a Palliative Care Consultant

Why Join SSMC?

✅ World-Class Facilities – Work in a cutting-edge medical center equipped with the latest dermatological and aesthetic technologies.
✅ Career Growth – Access professional development, research opportunities, and mentorship programs.
✅ Competitive Benefits – Tax-free salary, relocation assistance, and comprehensive healthcare coverage.

If you’re a skilled Palliative Care Consultant looking for a rewarding career in an advanced healthcare setting, apply today!

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 / Qualification 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 of two (2) years of experience post-board/equivalent certification in Austria, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland (CCST), United Kingdom (CCT) Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden OR  Switzerland,
• Sub-Specialties: Minimum of two (2) years of experience post-sub-specialty certification in Austria, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, or the UK.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience after obtaining the main specialty qualification in United Kingdom (CESR) Portugal, Spain, or Italy.
• Sub-Specialties: Minimum of four (4) years of experience after obtaining the sub-specialty qualification in Portugal, Spain, or Italy.

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 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
• Performs multiple aspects of scope of practice and adheres to clinical privileges of the department
• Builds and maintains a harmonious relationship with their patients and establish a professional environment with other health care members and other physicians
• Writes an official delegation of all responsibilities and assignments prior to leave / vacation.