Consultant General Surgeon | UK CCT- Leading Private Hospital

SearchPlus HR; Dubai; On-site; AED 294,000 - 588,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary package

Medical Insurance

Annual leave and air travel benefits

Accommodation or housing allowance

Family benefits

Job summary

SearchPlus HR seeks an experienced Consultant General Surgeon to join a leading private hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The role requires UK CCT or American Board Certification with substantial consultant-level experience and expertise in general surgery, including laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques.

The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive surgical care, develop treatment plans, supervise junior staff, and uphold high standards of patient safety and clinical governance in a

Qualifications

• UK CCT in General Surgery or American Board Certification.
• Substantial consultant-level experience in general surgery.
• Experience in laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery is desirable.
• Strong clinical judgement, surgical decision-making, and patient-management skills.
• Eligibility for Consultant classification and professional licensing with Saudi health authorities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a wide range of general surgical conditions.
• Perform elective and emergency surgical procedures.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and interpret labs/imaging.
• Develop individualized surgical treatment plans and provide perioperative care.
• Perform laparoscopic and minimally invasive procedures when trained.
• Manage acute surgical emergencies and postoperative complications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Provide consultations and guidance to other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain medical records and comply with hospital policies and infection-control standards.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement, and CPD; support training of junior doctors.

Skills

General surgery expertise

Laparoscopic surgery

Clinical decision-making

Communication

Team leadership

Education

UK CCT in General Surgery or American Board Certification in General Surgery

Consultant eligibility and Saudi licensing

Job description

SearchPlus HR is seeking an experienced and highly qualified Consultant General Surgeon to join a leading private hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive surgical care, manage a broad range of general surgical conditions, and contribute to high standards of clinical excellence and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage a wide range of general surgical conditions, including gastrointestinal, abdominal wall, and soft tissue disorders.
• Perform elective and emergency surgical procedures in accordance with clinical expertise and hospital privileges.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and interpret relevant laboratory investigations and diagnostic imaging.
• Develop individualised surgical treatment plans and provide pre-operative, operative, and post-operative care.
• Perform laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical procedures where appropriately trained and credentialed.
• Manage acute surgical emergencies and post-operative complications, ensuring timely and effective intervention.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated patient care and achieve optimal clinical outcomes.
• Provide consultations and specialist guidance to other healthcare professionals when required.
• Maintain accurate medical records and comply with hospital protocols, clinical governance, and infection-control standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing professional development.
• Support the supervision and training of junior doctors and surgical staff, where applicable.

UK CCT in General Surgery or American Board Certification in General Surgery.

Substantial consultant-level experience in general surgery.

Demonstrated expertise in managing complex surgical cases and performing a broad range of general surgical procedures.

Experience in laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery is desirable.

Strong clinical judgement, surgical decision-making, and patient-management skills.

Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork abilities.

Eligibility for Consultant classification and professional licensing with the relevant Saudi health authorities, subject to applicable qualification and experience requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary package.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Annual leave and air travel benefits.
• Accommodation or housing allowance, subject to the employer's package.
• Family benefits and other allowances, depending on hospital policy.
• Opportunity to work in a modern private hospital with advanced surgical facilities and multidisciplinary specialist support.