Consultant Breast Surgeon - Oncoplastic Care

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East is seeking a female Consultant Breast Surgeon to provide oncoplastic and oncologic care in Dubai. The role covers comprehensive breast cancer care from assessment to surgery and post-operative surveillance, working within a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate possesses 8–10 years post-specialization, fellowship in Breast Surgery or surgical oncology, and a Dubai-licensing path. The position emphasizes high-quality outcomes and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree with approved residency in General Surgery.
• Fellowship/training in Breast Surgery/Oncoplastic Surgery or Surgical Oncology.
• Eight to ten years post-specialization experience as a Consultant Breast Surgeon.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage benign, malignant, and high-risk breast conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive breast assessments including history and examination.
• Review mammography, ultrasound, MRI, pathology and other diagnostics.
• Develop individualized treatment plans including breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy.

Skills

Breast surgery

Breast surgical oncology

Oncoplastic breast surgery

Breast cancer management

Mastectomy

Sentinel lymph node biopsy

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical degree

General Surgery residency

Breast Surgery fellowship or subspecialty training

Job description

Consultant Breast Surgeon - Oncoplastic Care Job Snapshot

Role: Consultant Breast Surgeon - Oncoplastic Care

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Medical Practice

Function: Medical Practitioner

Experience: 8-10 years post-specialization

Job Type: Full-time

Job Details

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Medical Practice

Function: Medical Practitioner

Salary: 70000-95000

Gender: Female

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Role Context

The consultant appointment provides comprehensive surgical care for patients with breast cancer, benign breast disease, suspicious imaging findings, breast symptoms, and elevated cancer risk. The surgeon will combine detailed clinical assessment, imaging review, tissue diagnosis, operative planning, and postoperative surveillance to deliver individualized care. The role requires close collaboration with breast radiologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, pathologists, specialist nurses, and allied healthcare professionals. Multidisciplinary planning will support accurate diagnosis, appropriate surgical selection, safe treatment, and strong functional and aesthetic outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage benign, malignant, and high-risk breast conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive breast assessments, including clinical examination and medical history review.
• Evaluate patients presenting with breast lumps, pain, nipple discharge, infections, skin changes, or other breast-related symptoms.
• Review mammography, ultrasound, MRI, pathology, and other diagnostic investigations.
• Assess patients with hereditary, familial, or clinically elevated breast cancer risk.
• Develop individualized surgical and non-surgical treatment plans.
• Perform breast-conserving surgery, including lumpectomy, within approved clinical privileges.
• Perform mastectomy for appropriate oncological or risk-reduction indications.
• Conduct sentinel lymph node biopsy and axillary lymph node dissection.
• Apply oncoplastic surgical techniques to support cancer clearance and aesthetic outcomes.
• Manage benign breast disease using evidence-based medical or surgical approaches.
• Collaborate with radiologists during image-guided biopsy, lesion localization, and preoperative planning.
• Participate in multidisciplinary breast cancer meetings and complex case discussions.
• Coordinate care with medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, and reconstructive surgery teams.
• Conduct detailed preoperative assessments and identify surgical, anesthetic, and recovery risks.
• Explain diagnoses, treatment alternatives, surgical procedures, risks, expected outcomes, and recovery requirements.
• Obtain informed consent and document patient discussions accurately.
• Provide postoperative care and monitor wound healing, pain, infection, lymphatic complications, and functional recovery.
• Arrange pathology review, additional treatment referrals, and long-term breast cancer surveillance.
• Educate patients about breast screening, early detection, preventive strategies, and treatment options.
• Maintain accurate consultation notes, operative reports, consent records, pathology reviews, and follow-up plans.
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Health Authority regulations, hospital policies, infection control, and patient safety requirements.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, research, and continuing medical education.
• Mentor junior physicians and contribute to departmental teaching and professional development.
• Remain current with advances in breast oncology, oncoplastic surgery, reconstruction, screening, and survivorship care.

Ideal Profile

Applicants must hold an MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution and have completed an approved residency in General Surgery. Board certification or an equivalent recognized qualification in General Surgery is required. Candidates must also have fellowship or formal subspecialty training in Breast Surgery, Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, or Surgical Oncology with a strong focus on breast disease. Applicants should have at least eight to ten years of post-specialization experience working as a Consultant Breast Surgeon. Extensive expertise in breast cancer surgery, benign breast disease management, lymph node procedures, and oncoplastic techniques is essential. A valid Dubai Health Authority Consultant licence, eligibility letter, or confirmed eligibility to obtain one is required. Experience in a dedicated breast unit, tertiary-care hospital, or internationally accredited healthcare institution is strongly preferred. The successful candidate must be female and demonstrate excellent surgical judgment, empathy, communication, documentation, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Skills Set

• Breast surgery
• Breast surgical oncology
• Oncoplastic breast surgery
• Breast cancer management
• Benign breast disease
• High-risk breast assessment
• Breast-conserving surgery
• Lumpectomy
• Mastectomy
• Sentinel lymph node biopsy
• Axillary lymph node dissection
• Breast reconstruction coordination
• Clinical breast examination
• Mammography review
• Breast ultrasound review
• Breast MRI review
• Pathology interpretation
• Image-guided biopsy coordination
• Lesion localization
• Multidisciplinary breast care
• Preoperative assessment
• Informed consent
• Postoperative management
• Wound care
• Lymphatic complication management
• Long-term cancer surveillance
• Breast cancer screening
• Patient counseling
• Clinical documentation
• Infection control
• Patient safety
• Clinical governance
• Quality improvement
• Clinical research
• Medical education
• Dubai Health Authority licensing

Why Join Us

This opportunity allows an experienced female breast surgeon to provide highly specialized cancer, benign breast, and oncoplastic care within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment. The consultant will directly contribute to early diagnosis, effective treatment, functional recovery, aesthetic outcomes, and compassionate long-term support for patients. The position offers access to advanced imaging, pathology, oncology, reconstructive surgery, and coordinated breast care services. It also provides meaningful opportunities for clinical leadership, research, teaching, quality improvement, and professional development within Dubai 's expanding specialist healthcare sector.

About the Company

Allocation Assist Middle East is a medical recruitment consultancy connecting experienced physicians and healthcare professionals with hospitals, breast centers, specialist clinics, and medical institutions across the United Arab Emirates and the wider Middle East. The company supports consultant-level candidates through vacancy matching, licensing guidance, relocation coordination, and recruitment assistance.