Consultant ICU

About the Role

National Medical Care Company (Care) is seeking a Consultant ICU for a full-time position in Riyadh. This role involves providing comprehensive care to patients, including those admitted to the Intensive Care Unit, while upholding high professional standards and adhering to established medical guidelines and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within the scope of clinical privileges for both in-patients and out-patients, adhering to evidence-based medicine, professional medical ethics, and JCIA standards.
• Conduct regular ward rounds independently or as part of a team to formulate multi-disciplinary treatment plans.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relevant to the specialty.
• Assess and refer patients to appropriate medical facilities when necessary, and accept referrals for medical problems within the specialty.
• Participate in the departmental on-call rota for patient care and admissions, responding to emergencies as required.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and legible medical records for all patients, ensuring confidentiality and privacy.
• Supervise junior staff and provide leadership for performance improvement functions as part of the Departmental Quality Plan.
• Actively participate in Continued Medical Education (**** through hospital activities, national and international meetings, and contribute to training programs for junior medical staff and nursing personnel.
• Educate patients and families regarding their medical needs and care plans, ensuring their involvement and respecting their choices.

Intensive Care Unit Specific Duties

• Provide emergency consultation in the subspecialty as per the duty rota.
• Actively participate in daily unit management activities, including triage, bed allocation, discharge planning, and supervision of unit policies.
• Conduct regular ICU rounds with the team, seeing patients at least twice daily or as acuity requires.
• Investigate and manage patients with medical problems related to the subspecialty, performing invasive and non-invasive procedures as indicated by competence.
• Perform critical care procedures such as endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, placement of intravascular catheters (arterial, central venous, pulmonary artery), cardiopulmonary resuscitation, placement of transvenous temporary pacing leads, and tube thoracostomy.
• Serve as a team leader within the ICU, integrating and facilitating care for patients with complex illnesses or injuries, including multi-system failure.
• Participate in ongoing Quality Improvement and Infection Control activities, including data collection and committee memberships.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a relevant medical field.
• Demonstrated professional competence and adherence to medical ethics and hospital by-laws.
• Ability to provide effective leadership within the department and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with medical literature.

Reporting and Collaboration

The Consultant ICU reports directly to the Head of Department. This role involves liaising with consultants within the same specialty and other departments, nursing staff, respiratory therapy, and other healthcare professionals, as well as patients and their families. The Consultant will supervise Senior Registrars, Registrars, Residents, Respiratory Therapy, Nurses, and other assigned paramedical staff.