Specialist Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job description

Job Description

A leading government healthcare facility in the UAE is seeking an experienced specialist/consultant – cardiothoracic surgery to join its advanced surgical team.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive surgical care for patients with complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular conditions, working within a multidisciplinary environment and delivering high standards of perioperative and post-operative care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and surgically manage patients with complex cardiac and thoracic conditions.

• Perform a broad range of cardiothoracic procedures, including open and minimally invasive surgeries where appropriate.

• Manage patients with coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, thoracic conditions, and other complex cardiothoracic disorders.

• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments and develop individualized surgical plans.

• Provide post-operative management and monitor patients for potential complications.

• Manage emergency and high-risk cardiothoracic surgical cases.

• Collaborate closely with cardiologists, cardiac anesthetists, intensivists, radiologists, and other multidisciplinary teams.

• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and clinical decision-making.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow established patient safety and clinical governance standards.

• Contribute to teaching, mentoring, clinical audits, quality improvement, and continuing medical education.

Requirements

• Medical degree from a recognized institution.

• Recognized postgraduate qualification in cardiothoracic surgery / cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.

• Relevant specialist or consultant-level experience.

• Candidates with UK CCT, Western qualifications, American Board, Australian Board, or German Board are encouraged to apply.

• Extensive experience in cardiothoracic surgical procedures and complex case management.

• Strong operative, clinical decision-making, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.

• Previous experience in a tertiary, teaching, or government hospital is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary.

• Accommodation or housing allowance.

• Annual air ticket.

• Comprehensive medical insurance.

• Paid annual leave.

• Family benefits, subject to employer policy.

• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

• Opportunity to work within a modern, multidisciplinary government healthcare environment.