Role summary
Provides specialised gastroenterology care within the ICC physical clinic on a part-time, in-person basis, addressing a broad range of digestive system disorders. Evaluates, diagnoses, and manages acute and chronic gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreaticobiliary conditions, including patients with inflammatory bowel disease, chronic liver disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, functional GI disorders, and those requiring diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. Delivers evidence-based, patient-centred care during scheduled part-time in-clinic sessions, ensuring continuity of care, appropriate diagnostic work-up, and chronic disease management for patients seen face-to-face.
Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive, in-person gastroenterology care during scheduled part-time clinic sessions at the ICC physical clinic, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of acute and chronic gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreaticobiliary conditions.
- Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations, including history taking, physical examination, and review of relevant laboratory, endoscopic, and imaging findings during each in-clinic visit.
- Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based management plans, including medication management, dietary and lifestyle interventions, endoscopic referrals, and specialist referrals when indicated.
- Manage complex gastroenterology conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease, chronic liver disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, functional GI disorders, and pancreaticobiliary disease, ensuring continuity and coordination of care with the full-time clinical team between sessions.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including radiology, surgery, and dietetics, to deliver integrated, patient-centered care within the scope of part-time attendance.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the EHR to support seamless handover and continuity of care with colleagues managing the patient outside of scheduled sessions.
- Promote digestive health through preventive screening, including colorectal cancer screening, chronic disease management, and population health and value-based care principles, within the available part-time clinic hours.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers, providing clear guidance on diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care to support informed decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with clinical, ethical, and regulatory standards while maintaining accurate, timely, and complete medical documentation for all in-clinic encounters.
- Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based gastroenterology practice and in-clinic regulations through continuous professional development.
- Contribute to clinical governance by participating in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and regulatory compliance programmes, to the extent feasible within part-time hours.
- Maintain and continuously enhance clinical knowledge in gastroenterology and in-person best practices.
- Participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and continuing medical education activities to remain current with evidence-based practices in gastroenterology.
- Integrate the latest clinical evidence into practice to continuously improve the quality, safety, and effectiveness of patient care delivered during part-time sessions.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record in compliance with organisational policies and applicable data privacy regulations.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the clinic's EHR system to ensure efficient, high-quality, and well-documented in-person consultations.
- Participate in ongoing training and adopt system enhancements and best practices, collaborating with relevant support teams to optimise performance and user experience.
- Uphold the highest standards of patient safety by delivering safe, evidence-based care and adhering to established clinical safety protocols during all in-person patient interactions.
- Identify, report, and escalate patient safety risks, incidents, and quality concerns in accordance with organisational policies.
- Counsel patients and caregivers on diagnoses, treatment plans, medication use, potential adverse effects, and follow-up care to support informed decision-making and medication safety.
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centred consultations through effective communication, comprehensive clinical assessment, empathy, and shared decision-making.
- Monitor patient feedback and contribute to quality improvement initiatives that strengthen patient safety, clinical outcomes, and service excellence.
- Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centred care and optimise clinical outcomes, ensuring continuity between part-time in-clinic sessions and full-time coverage.
- Provide clinical expertise and recommendations to support evidence-based decision-making and integrated care planning.
- Facilitate clear and timely communication among healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- Mentor and support junior physicians and healthcare professionals through clinical guidance and knowledge sharing during scheduled clinic time.
Education · Experience · Type
Part-timeOn-site · RiyadhSalary not stated