Consultant Neurosurgeon (CCT / American Board) - Dubai

Allocation Assist; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist seeks a senior neurosurgical consultant to lead advanced care in a premier Dubai tertiary hospital. You will drive multidisciplinary pathways, oversee planning, and guide residents and fellows in complex cases.

You will participate in governance, audits and research while ensuring high standards of patient safety and documentation. An international board certification pathway is preferred.

Qualifications

• CCT/FRCS Neurosurgery or equivalent Tier-1 qualification is required.
• Minimum 8–10 years post-specialty training in neurosurgery.
• Eligibility for DHA Consultant License.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage the full spectrum of neurosurgical conditions including tumors, trauma, spine, vascular and functional cases.
• Perform complex neurosurgical procedures with microsurgical, endoscopic and minimally invasive techniques.
• Lead multidisciplinary discussions with neurology, ICU, oncology, radiology, pain management and rehabilitation teams.
• Oversee pre-operative evaluation, surgical planning, intraoperative decision-making and post-operative follow-up.
• Ensure compliance with international patient safety standards, clinical quality and documentation.
• Participate in governance, audits, morbidity & mortality reviews and service improvement.
• Teach, mentor and support residents, fellows and allied health professionals.
• Engage in research, innovation and evidence-based practice to improve outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

CCT / FRCS (Neurosurgery)

American Board Certification

Tier-1 qualification

Tools

Neuronavigation

Intraoperative imaging

Neuro-monitoring

Job description

Role Overview

A senior neurosurgical consultant responsible for providing advanced neurosurgical care within a leading tertiary hospital in Dubai. The role involves managing complex neurosurgical conditions, leading multidisciplinary care pathways, and contributing to the development of a high‑quality neuroscience service.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage the full spectrum of neurosurgical conditions, including tumors, trauma, spine disorders, vascular lesions, and functional neurosurgical cases.


• Perform complex neurosurgical procedures using modern microsurgical, endoscopic, and minimally invasive techniques.


• Lead multidisciplinary discussions with neurology, ICU, oncology, radiology, pain management, and rehabilitation teams.


• Oversee pre‑operative evaluation, surgical planning, intraoperative decision‑making, and post‑operative follow‑up.


• Ensure compliance with international standards of patient safety, clinical quality, and documentation.


• Participate in clinical governance, audits, morbidity & mortality reviews, and service improvement initiatives.


• Teach, mentor, and support the development of residents, fellows, and allied health professionals.


• Engage in research, innovation, and evidence‑based practice to enhance neurosurgical outcomes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• CCT / FRCS (Neurosurgery), American Board Certification, or equivalent Tier‑1 qualification.


• Minimum 8–10 years post‑specialty training experience in neurosurgery.


• Proven experience in high‑acuity tertiary or academic medical centers.


• Proficiency with advanced neurosurgical technologies (neuronavigation, intraoperative imaging, neuro‑monitoring).


• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.


• Eligibility for DHA Consultant License.

Preferred Subspecialty Interests

• Neuro‑oncology


• Spine surgery


• Neurovascular surgery


• Functional neurosurgery


• Minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques