Consultant Family Physician (United Arab Emirates)
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE5 8AZ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9334-26-0066 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities Clinical Care Provide high-quality, evidence-based family medicine services to patients, including those with complex mental health needs and comorbid physical conditions based on NICE guidelines. Conduct comprehensive medical assessments, formulate differential diagnoses, and develop integrated management plans aligned with best practice guidelines. Manage acute presentations, chronic disease clinics, preventive health screenings, and health promotion activities. Perform and interpret relevant diagnostic tests and investigations, ensuring timely follow-up and documentation. Provide medical clearance, fitness-for-treatment assessments, and ongoing physical health monitoring for psychiatric patients. Participate in on-call and emergency coverage as per hospital policy. Multidisciplinary Collaboration Work closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, allied health professionals, and social workers to deliver integrated, coordinated care. Contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, case conferences, and discharge planning. Ensure effective communication with patients, families, and carers, respecting confidentiality and informed consent requirements. Patient Safety and Quality (JCI Alignment) Adhere to all JCI International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs), including accurate patient identification, medication safety, infection prevention, and effective communication. Ensure complete, timely, and accurate medical documentation in the electronic medical record in line with JCI and DoH standards. Participate in clinical audits, peer reviews, incident reporting, root cause analyses, and quality improvement initiatives. Promote safe prescribing practices, medication reconciliation, and monitoring of adverse drug reactions. Governance and Compliance (DoH Abu Dhabi) Maintain full compliance with DoH licensing, privileging, and scope of practice requirements. Practice in accordance with DoH clinical guidelines, local laws, and UAE healthcare regulations. Support regulatory inspections, accreditation surveys, and internal compliance reviews. Maintain valid malpractice insurance and professional registration at all times. Education and Professional Development Participate in teaching, supervision, and mentoring of GPs, residents, and medical students where applicable. Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) and maintain required CME hours as per DoH regulations. Contribute to clinical education initiatives related to physical health in the hospital. Leadership and Professional Conduct Demonstrate professional, ethical, and compassionate practice consistent with organisation values and medical staff bylaws. Support service development initiatives, pathway optimisation, and population health strategies within the hospital. Actively promote a culture of respect, teamwork, accountability, and patient-centred care. Supervise, line manage and performance manage other GPs and family physicians in the team.