Consultant Cardiology

• Extensive experience of general Cardiology, simple cardiac device implantation and diagnostic cardiac catheterization
• Competence in Cardiac Electrophysiology and/or Complex Pacing or Interventional Cardiology
• Demonstrable interest in and commitment to the professional development of others.

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• Ability to organize and manage day to day caseload activities.
• Management of conditions requiring cardiology expertise/opinion in an outpatient setting.
• Ability to take a detailed case history and conduct a thorough clinical examination
• Ability to prescribe medicines appropriate to the field of cardiology
• Ability to consent and appropriately counsel patients regarding details of any invasive procedures relevant to cardiology and the risks of such procedures
• Ability to provide in patient and appropriate post discharge care for cardiology conditions and to arrange appropriate follow up
• Communication skills – able to relate to and communicate with patients, staff and external teams at all levels and from different professions. Able to adapt communication style as necessary.
• Team building and working skills – able to lead a team to achieve results
• Understanding of the issues pertaining to clinical risk management
• Ability to utilize research in clinical practice

• MD or MBBS
• CCT or completion of a recognised specialist training programme in cardiology
• UAE medical health authority(ies) licence
• MRCP or equivalent
• Current basic life support accreditation
• Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
• Good command of English language (or IELTS 7 if applicable)

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