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Sports Medicine Doctor – Dubai

UPANDRUNNING

Location: Dubai

Salary: Competitive salary.

Job Description

We are looking for a visionary Sports Medicine Doctorโ€”someone who is not just skilled but driven to revolutionize patient care through cutting-edge medical
technologies and progressive treatment strategies. This role calls for clinical excellence, an insatiable thirst for continuous learning, and the ability to inspire and collaborate within a high-performing multidisciplinary team.

At UPANDRUNNING, we are leaders in sports and rehabilitation medicine, dedicated to helping individuals achieve their peak physical potential. With state-of-the-art facilities, a reputation for clinical excellence, and a culture of innovation, we pride ourselves on delivering comprehensive, patient-centred care. If you’re passionate about pushing boundaries, shaping the future of sports medicine, and making a lasting impact on patients’ lives, UPANDRUNNING is where you belong.

Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnose, Treat, and Manage Musculoskeletal Conditions: Provide expert care in the diagnosis, treatment, investigation, and management of a wide range of musculoskeletal complaints, ensuring personalized treatment plans that optimize patient outcomes.
  • Patient-Centred Diagnostic Investigations: Organize, coordinate, and follow up on external diagnostic investigations, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to support effective patient management.
  • Comprehensive Fitness Assessments: Perform detailed fitness assessments and medical evaluations tailored to individual needs, enhancing athletic performance and overall well-being.
  • Serve as Medical Director (DHA): Act as the designated Medical Director for DHA purposes, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards and contributing to the highest level of clinical governance.
  • Brand Ambassador: Represent and promote UPANDRUNNINGโ€™s values, vision, and services, fostering strong relationships with the community, healthcare partners, and stakeholders.
  • Clinical Service Development: Drive the development of new clinical services and manage existing service lines, focusing on innovation, quality improvement, and achieving operational excellence.
  • Interventional Procedures: Perform advanced interventional procedures both in clinics and local hospitals, including minimally invasive techniques to support optimal patient recovery.
  • Community Engagement: Collaborate actively with local schools, sports teams, and clubs, providing medical support, educational workshops, and promoting sports health and safety.
  • Continuous Professional Development: Train in new procedures and techniques, including spinal injections, shockwave therapy, PRP injections, and other cutting-edge interventions to stay at the forefront of sports medicine.
  • Educational Leadership: Teach and present at national and international educational events, sharing expertise to influence the future of sports medicine.
  • Clinical Governance and Development: Attend clinic meetings, participate in clinical education sessions, and contribute to continuous service development initiatives.
  • Mentorship and Staff Development: Support, mentor, and train medical staff, colleagues, and students to build a culture of excellence, teamwork, and professional growth.
  • Sports Event Coverage: Provide expert medical coverage for high-profile sporting events, ensuring athlete safety and optimal performance outcomes.
  • Global Networking: Liaise and collaborate with specialists and therapists regionally and internationally, fostering knowledge exchange and best practices.
  • Commitment to Excellence: Uphold a commitment to achieving a 100% patient satisfaction rate through compassionate care, clinical expertise, and continuous quality improvement.
  • Injury Management: Diagnose, treat, and manage sports-related injuries, including sprains, strains, fractures, and overuse injuries, ensuring rapid recovery and safe return to activity.
  • Injury Prevention & Education: Provide education on injury prevention, nutrition, and safe exercise practices to athletes and non-athletes, promoting long-term health and performance.
  • Event Medical Support: Deliver expert medical care during sporting events, advising on return-to-play decisions and ensuring athlete safety.
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with athletic trainers, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation plans.
  • Research & Innovation: Engage in research activities to advance sports medicine practices, contributing to the implementation of evidence-based treatments.
  • Lifelong Learning: Participate in continuous professional development to stay updated on advancements in sports medicine, ensuring the highest standards of care.

Key Performance Indicators

  • Achieve and maintain a 100% patient satisfaction rate through quality care, effective communication, and positive patient outcomes.
  • Ensure at least 95% of patients meet their recovery goals within the expected timeframe based on evidence-based treatment plans.
  • Complete diagnostic investigations and provide follow-up results within 48 hours for 90% of cases.
  • Maintain a success rate of 98% for interventional procedures with minimal complications or adverse events.
  • Participate in a minimum of 6 community outreach programs, workshops, or events annually to promote sports health awareness.
  • Launch at least 2 new clinical services or innovations annually, aligned with UPANDRUNNINGโ€™s strategic goals.
  • Complete a minimum of 20 hours of continuous medical education (CME) annually, including training in new techniques and procedures.
  • Conduct at least 4 internal training sessions or workshops for staff development annually.
  • Provide medical support for a minimum of 10 high-profile sporting events per year with positive feedback from event organizers.
  • Contribute to at least 2 research projects or peer-reviewed publications annually to support advancements in sports medicine.
  • Attend and actively participate in at least 90% of scheduled clinic meetings and multidisciplinary case reviews.
  • Ensure 100% compliance with DHA regulations, including timely documentation, audits, and clinical governance requirements.

Benefits

Contract & Package Details

  • Competitive salary.
  • Comprehensive health insurance.
  • Medical indemnity coverage.
  • Minimum 2-year contract with potential for extension.
  • 24 working days of annual leave.
  • 7 working days of study leave.

Additional Information

Qualifications

Professional Requirements

  • Consultant in Sports and Exercise Medicine or GP with a Special Interest in Sports Medicine.
  • Fellow or Member of a Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine or Royal College.
  • Diploma or MSc in Sports and Exercise Medicine (or equivalent MSK training) with more than 4 years of post-qualification experience.

Preferred Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Sports Medicine Consultant.
  • Experience in diagnostic ultrasound scanning.
  • Proficiency in ultrasound-guided minimally invasive procedures.
  • Prior experience working with sports teams and at sporting events.
  • Trainer or educator with lecturing and presenting experience.
  • High-level involvement in a specific sport, either as an athlete or covering clinician.
  • Expertise in performance testing.
  • Demonstrated leadership in developing new service lines.

Skills & Competencies

  • Achievement Drive: Strong desire to achieve goals, maintain high standards, and overcome challenges to deliver business results.
  • Adaptability: Ability to respond effectively to change, embrace new ideas, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences.
  • Concern for Quality: Commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in clinical practice, with a keen eye for detail.
  • Networking: Ability to build and maintain professional relationships, both internally and externally, enhancing the clinicโ€™s reach and reputation.

Work Environment

  • Outpatient clinical setting with regular interaction with patients, nursing staff, and healthcare professionals.
  • Occasional extended hours for sporting events, training sessions, or emergencies.
  • Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.

Closing Date

31 March, 2025

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