Consultant Family Physician

Background

Following an international tender process by the Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, Maudsley Health successfully bid for a contract to deliver permanent inpatient care in Abu Dhabi. The Maudsley Team has significant local, on‑the‑ground, clinical experience, but a new team of clinical and support staff will be required to deliver services at the new Maudsley Health Hospital.

A hospital has been acquired, is in the process of complete redesign, and will open during 2025. 138 beds are planned across 11 wards. A Clinical Academic Group structure will be adopted, similar to that at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. The CAGs being formed are:

• Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS)
• Addictions
• Adult
• Mental Health of Older Age (MHOA)
• Intellectual Disability
• Specialist Services such as Mother and Baby and Eating Disorders

All CAGs will have inpatient services, day care and outpatient services, specialist services and innovation will be encouraged in all CAGs as will internal and external training. The hospital will be able to access support from South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

The Consultant Family Physician provides comprehensive, patient‑centred primary medical care within a specialised mental health hospital setting. The role focuses on holistic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and ongoing management of acute and chronic medical conditions, while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary mental health teams.

The post holder will ensure care is delivered in line with Department of Health (DoH) – Abu Dhabi regulations and Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation standards, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, quality improvement and continuity of care.

• Supervise other GPs and GP interns.
• Contribute towards training.
• Ensure care is delivered in accordance with DoH regulations and JCI accreditation standards.
• Provide comprehensive primary medical care within a specialised mental health hospital setting.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary mental health teams.
• Promote patient safety, quality improvement and continuity of care.

The post holder will have access to an office and computer facilities; the use of an electronic record system is required.

For further details or informal visits contact:
Name:
Ishita Rathi,

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