Consultant General Surgeon Western Qualification UK CCT American Board

SearchPlus HR Consultancy; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Air travel allowance

Annual leave

Health insurance

Visa sponsorship

Relocation assistance

Family visa support

CPD opportunities

Job summary

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

The successful candidate will provide patient-centered care while contributing to surgical excellence, clinical governance, and ongoing development of surgical services.

Qualifications

• Medical degree with general surgery specialization.
• American Board/UK CCT or equivalent in General Surgery.
• Consultant-level clinical experience.
• Extensive elective and emergency general surgery experience.
• Experience in leading tertiary-care environments.
• Strong clinical judgment and surgical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player in multidisciplinary settings.
• Commitment to patient safety and governance.
• Active engagement in CPD.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage general surgical patients.
• Perform elective and emergency general surgeries.
• Manage complex abdominal and GI cases.
• Pre-operative assessments and treatment planning.
• Post-operative care and monitoring for complications.
• Respond to surgical emergencies with timely intervention.
• Collaborate with anesthesia, radiology, oncology, and others.
• Participate in MDT meetings and audits.
• Maintain clinical documentation and safety standards.
• Support protocol development and service improvement.

Job description

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 employers 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 employers 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 UAEs high-quality lifestyle.

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