Consultant Orthopaedics Upper Limb

About the Role

Bupa Arabia is seeking a Consultant - Orthopaedics, Upper Limb to provide specialized upper limb orthopedic care within the ICC physical clinic in Riyadh. This is a part-time, in-person position focused on evaluating, diagnosing, and managing a broad range of shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand conditions. The role requires 2-5 years of experience and emphasizes evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive in-person upper limb orthopedic care during scheduled part-time clinic sessions, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up.
• Conduct thorough clinical evaluations, including history taking, physical examination, and review of imaging findings.
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based management plans, covering non-operative management, pre-operative work-up, and referrals.
• Manage common upper limb orthopedic conditions such as fractures, tendon and ligament injuries, degenerative joint disease, and nerve entrapment syndromes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including physiotherapy, to ensure integrated patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to support continuity of care.
• Promote musculoskeletal health through preventive counseling and value-based care principles.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
• Ensure compliance with clinical, ethical, and regulatory standards, maintaining accurate and complete medical documentation.
• Contribute to clinical governance through participation in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and regulatory compliance programs.

Professional Development and EHR Proficiency

• Continuously enhance clinical knowledge in upper limb orthopedics and best practices through professional development activities.
• Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and continuing medical education (CME) to stay current with evidence-based practices.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the clinic's EHR system for efficient and well-documented consultations.
• Participate in ongoing training for system enhancements and best practices, collaborating with support teams.

Patient Safety and Collaboration

• Uphold high standards of patient safety by adhering to established clinical safety protocols and delivering evidence-based care.
• Identify, report, and escalate patient safety risks and quality concerns in accordance with organizational policies.
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered consultations through effective communication, empathy, and shared decision-making.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care and optimize clinical outcomes.
• Provide clinical expertise and recommendations to support evidence-based decision-making and integrated care planning.

Experience and Work Type

Candidates should possess 2-5 years of relevant experience in orthopaedics, specifically within upper limb care. This is a part-time position based in Riyadh, requiring in-person attendance at the ICC physical clinic. Salary information will be disclosed during the recruitment process.