Summary
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) is seeking a Podiatrist to provide comprehensive, evidence-based podiatry services in Abu Dhabi. The role includes assisting with minor surgeries, diabetic wound assessment and management, biomechanical assessments, orthotic devices, and patient treatments. The Podiatrist will also manage clinical documentation, supplies, and safety and quality procedures. Applicants need a BSc or 3-year certificate in Podiatry from an accredited program or equivalent, and a current national license; an MSc in a relevant clinical field is desired.
The posting
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Responsible for providing safe, effective, evidence-based and comprehensive podiatry services. The employee will be responsible for assisting in the surgeries, prescribing orthotics and applying therapeutic treatments.
Responsibilities
• Maintains sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties
• Reports shortage of materials to supervisor at the earliest convenience, ordering and approving replenishments when necessary
• Monitors and orders appropriate materials/equipment following discussion with senior
staff
• Assists in the budget depending on delegation of in section/department
• Provides all administrative work related to the daily operation of the podiatry department
• Participates in developing future strategies for the benefit of Hospital patients
• Assists in minor surgery, Diabetic wound management and assessment
• Participates in the Bio mechanical assessments and production of orthotic devices and patient treatments which includes Children’s Foot Health
• Compiles Record daily statistics regarding hours worked and consultations performed, and forward monthly to the rehabilitation Department Head
• Assists in the medication for topical use as per the podiatry pharmaceutical list agreed by the podiatry task force
• Assists in surgery procedures as requested.
• Manages and documents all patient contacts as required by the Medical Record Documentation policy, using the computer as appropriate.
• Ensuring compliance with all safety and quality control programs and procedures as applicable
Accountabilities
• Ensure all documents and all interventions are in the appropriate format
• Ensures patient receives the highest standard nutrition services and care.
Qualifications
Experience :- Educational Qualification: Required:
• BSc or 3-year Certificate in Podiatry from an accredited program or equivalent.
• AND Current National license
Desired:
• MSc in relevant clinical field (will reduce 1 year from the required years of experience) Educational Qualification: Required:
• BSc or 3-year Certificate in Podiatry from an accredited program or equivalent.
• AND Current National license
Desired:
• MSc in relevant clinical field (will reduce 1 year from the required years of experience)