Consultant General Surgeon | (Western qualification, UK CCT, American board)

SearchPlus HR; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (tax-free)

Performance incentives

Annual air ticket

Paid annual leave

Health insurance

Visa sponsorship

Licensing support

Relocation assistance

Family visa support

Modern facilities

International colleagues

Career progression

Work-life balance

Job summary

Government hospital in the UAE is seeking an experienced Consultant General Surgeon with expertise in diagnosis and surgical management of a broad range of general surgical conditions. The role offers exposure to elective and emergency procedures within an advanced hospital environment and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient-centered care, contribute to clinical governance, and support ongoing development of surgical services, with

Qualifications

• Medical degree with recognized postgraduate qualification in General Surgery.
• Recognized American Board/UK CCT or equivalent qualification in General Surgery.
• Established Consultant-level clinical experience.
• Strong experience in elective and emergency general surgery.
• Proven experience managing complex surgical and abdominal cases.
• Experience in a leading hospital, tertiary-care center, or advanced surgical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with a wide range of general surgical conditions.
• Perform elective and emergency general surgical procedures according to clinical expertise.
• Manage complex abdominal, gastrointestinal, hernia, soft tissue, and other general surgical conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide post-operative care and monitor patients for complications and recovery.
• Respond to surgical emergencies and provide timely clinical intervention.
• Work closely with anesthesiology, gastroenterology, radiology, oncology, critical care, and other specialties.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and complex case discussions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with patient safety and infection-control standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, teaching, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the development of surgical protocols and advanced general surgery services.

Skills

General surgery experience

Surgical skills

Clinical decision-making

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Medical degree with postgraduate qualification in General Surgery

American Board/UK CCT or equivalent in General Surgery

Job description

Job Summary

Government hospital in the UAE is looking for an experienced Consultant General Surgeon with strong expertise in the diagnosis and surgical management of a broad range of general surgical conditions. The role offers exposure to elective and emergency procedures, complex surgical cases, and multidisciplinary collaboration within an advanced hospital environment. The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient-centered care while contributing to surgical excellence, clinical governance, and the continued development of surgical services.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with a wide range of general surgical conditions.
• Perform elective and emergency general surgical procedures according to clinical expertise.
• Manage complex abdominal, gastrointestinal, hernia, soft tissue, and other general surgical conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide post-operative care and monitor patients for complications and recovery.
• Respond to surgical emergencies and provide timely clinical intervention.
• Work closely with anesthesiology, gastroenterology, radiology, oncology, critical care, and other specialties.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and complex case discussions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with patient safety and infection-control standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, teaching, research, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the development of surgical protocols and advanced general surgery services.

• Medical degree with recognized postgraduate qualification in General Surgery.
• Recognized American Board/UK CCT or equivalent qualification in General Surgery.
• Established Consultant-level clinical experience.
• Strong experience in elective and emergency general surgery.
• Proven experience managing complex surgical and abdominal cases.
• Experience in a leading hospital, tertiary-care center, or advanced surgical setting preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, surgical skills, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice, clinical governance, and continuous professional development.

• Competitive tax-free salaryin line with qualifications and experience.
• Performance-based incentiveswhere applicable.
• Annual air ticketor travel allowance, depending on the employer's policy.
• Paid annual leavein accordance with UAE employment regulations.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Visa and work permit sponsorship.
• Professional licensing and credentialing support.
• Relocation assistancewhere included in the employer's package.
• Family visa supportmay be available depending on the employment package.
• Modern clinical facilities equipped with advanced medical technology.
• Opportunity to work alongsideinternationally trained healthcare professionals.
• Diverse and multicultural patient population.
• Excellent opportunities forprofessional development and career progression.
• Long-term employment opportunities with reputable healthcare organizations in the UAE.
• Attractivework-life balanceand access to the UAE's high-quality lifestyle.