Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgery - UAE Specialist Heart And Thoracic Centre

Job Description:

JOB TITLE:

Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon - UAE

LOCATION:

UAE

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Full-time
SECTOR:
Healthcare / Hospital / Medical Group

A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in UAE is expanding its cardiothoracic surgical services and is seeking a highly skilled Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join its growing clinical team. The role is designed for internationally trained clinicians seeking career advancement, advanced surgical exposure, and the opportunity to practice within a modern, quality-driven healthcare environment serving a diverse international patient population. This opportunity is suitable for candidates who can combine advanced surgical expertise with patient-centred care, multidisciplinary teamwork, and commitment to international healthcare standards.

The successful candidate will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment supported by experienced consultants, nurses, allied health professionals and modern diagnostic, surgical and critical care infrastructure.

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients with a broad range of cardiac and thoracic surgical conditions.
• Perform cardiothoracic surgical procedures according to clinical privileges, subspecialty expertise and facility scope.
• Evaluate surgical candidates, develop appropriate treatment plans and obtain informed consent.
• Provide comprehensive pre-operative, perioperative and post-operative patient management.
• Manage surgical complications and provide appropriate follow-up and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, anaesthesiologists, intensivists, pulmonologists and other multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, surgical audits, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with patient safety, infection control and international healthcare standards.

Applications are welcome from internationally trained Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeons holding recognised qualifications such as:

• American Board of Thoracic Surgery
• UK CCT / FRCS Cardiothoracic Surgery
• European Board / recognised national specialist certification
• Royal College Certification (Canada)
• Australian FRACS
• Arab Board
• MD / MS / DNB / FCPS or equivalent recognised specialist qualification in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Applications are welcome from candidates across USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, Middle East, Africa and South America, subject to eligibility for UAE licensing and facility credentialing.

• Highly competitive tax-free salary package
• Performance-based incentives where applicable
• Housing allowance or premium accommodation support
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Annual return flight tickets
• Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage
• Continuing medical education support
• Visa and onboarding assistance

• Structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion assistance
• Data Flow and credential verification support
• Visa and regulatory processing assistance
• Relocation guidance for physician and family where applicable
• Dedicated onboarding support for transition into UAE clinical practice

• Strong clinical judgement with commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety.
• Excellent communication skills with culturally diverse patients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to adapt to UAE healthcare regulations, documentation standards and hospital governance expectations.
• Interest in long-term career development within a premium UAE healthcare setting.