Consultant Pain Management - Interventional Care

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Airfare allowance

Medical insurance

Annual leave

CME support

End-of-service benefits

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks a senior Consultant Pain Management - Interventional Care in Dubai to diagnose and treat acute and chronic pain using interventional, pharmacological, and multidisciplinary approaches. The role emphasizes image-guided procedures and collaboration with orthopedics, neurosurgery, neurology, and oncology.

You will lead interventional procedures such as nerve blocks, epidural injections, and radiofrequency ablation, deliver patient education, and participate in

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree with accredited residency in a relevant specialty.
• Fellowship or subspecialty certification in Pain Management is required.
• Board certification in primary specialty and pain medicine is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose acute and chronic pain conditions.
• Perform image-guided nerve blocks and epidural injections.
• Conduct radiofrequency ablation and other interventional procedures.
• Develop individualized pain management plans with multidisciplinary teams.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, risks, and outcomes.
• Document consultations, procedures and follow-up plans.

Skills

Pain medicine

Interventional procedures

Image-guided techniques

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Patient counseling

Clinical documentation

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Residency in Anesthesiology / PM&R / Neurology

Pain Medicine fellowship/certification

Tools

Fluoroscopy

Ultrasound guidance

Job description

Role: Consultant Pain Management - Interventional Care

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Medical Practice

Function: Medical Practitioner

Experience: 3-5 years post-board at Consultant level

Job Type: Full-time

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Medical Practice

Function: Medical Practitioner

Salary: 55000-80000 Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Dubai; please confirm the final offer with the employer.

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

The Consultant Pain Management - Interventional Care position in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a senior Medical Practice opportunity focused on diagnosing and treating acute and chronic pain through medical, interventional, rehabilitative, and multidisciplinary approaches. A leading healthcare provider is hiring an experienced pain medicine consultant to perform image-guided procedures, improve functional outcomes, and deliver individualized care for patients with complex pain conditions.

Role Context

This consultant appointment provides specialist care for patients experiencing acute postoperative pain, persistent musculoskeletal pain, neuropathic symptoms, cancer-related pain, spinal pain, joint disorders, and other complex conditions that affect mobility, sleep, independence, and quality of life. The physician will combine detailed clinical assessment with pharmacological treatment, image-guided interventions, rehabilitation planning, and patient education. Close collaboration with Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Oncology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy, and other specialties will support coordinated treatment and sustainable functional improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose patients presenting with acute, chronic, neuropathic, musculoskeletal, spinal, joint, and cancer-related pain.
• Conduct detailed medical, functional, neurological, and pain-history evaluations.
• Review imaging, laboratory investigations, previous procedures, medication history, and treatment response.
• Develop individualized pain management plans based on diagnosis, severity, functional limitations, and patient goals.
• Prescribe and monitor appropriate pharmacological treatments.
• Incorporate rehabilitative, behavioral, physical, and non-pharmacological methods into care plans.
• Perform nerve blocks within approved clinical privileges.
• Conduct epidural steroid injections using appropriate image guidance.
• Perform radiofrequency ablation for suitable pain conditions.
• Carry out joint injections and other approved interventional pain procedures.
• Use fluoroscopy, ultrasound, or other imaging techniques to improve procedural accuracy and safety.
• Provide pre-procedure assessment and explain treatment benefits, risks, alternatives, and expected outcomes.
• Deliver post-procedure monitoring and follow-up care.
• Monitor pain scores, mobility, sleep, medication use, function, and quality-of-life outcomes.
• Modify treatment plans when clinical progress, side effects, or functional needs change.
• Collaborate with orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, neurologists, oncologists, rehabilitation physicians, and physiotherapists.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions for complex or treatment-resistant pain conditions.
• Educate patients and families about medication safety, pacing, movement, home care, and lifestyle modification.
• Maintain accurate consultation notes, procedure records, consent documentation, prescriptions, and follow-up plans.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement programs, departmental meetings, and continuing medical education.
• Supervise and mentor junior physicians and allied healthcare professionals where required.
• Follow patient safety requirements, infection control procedures, hospital policies, and applicable Dubai healthcare regulations.

Ideal Profile

Applicants must hold an MBBS or equivalent medical degree from a recognized institution and have completed an accredited residency in Anesthesiology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neurology, or another relevant specialty. Fellowship or formal subspecialty certification in Pain Management or Pain Medicine is required. Candidates must also possess board certification in their primary specialty and pain medicine. A minimum of three to five years of post-board experience as a Consultant in Pain Management is required. Applicants should demonstrate broad experience treating acute and chronic pain, with strong capability in interventional procedures and image-guided techniques. Eligibility for a Dubai Health Authority Consultant licence is required. Candidates holding Department of Health or Ministry of Health and Prevention eligibility who can obtain the appropriate Dubai licence may also be considered. The successful consultant will demonstrate strong procedural judgment, patient counseling ability, multidisciplinary teamwork, and a consistent commitment to evidence-based care and patient safety.

Skills Set

• Pain medicine
• Acute pain management
• Chronic pain management
• Neuropathic pain treatment
• Musculoskeletal pain care
• Cancer pain management
• Spinal pain assessment
• Pharmacological pain treatment
• Non-pharmacological pain management
• Nerve blocks
• Epidural steroid injections
• Radiofrequency ablation
• Joint injections
• Image-guided procedures
• Fluoroscopy-guided intervention
• Ultrasound-guided intervention
• Functional assessment
• Rehabilitation planning
• Medication monitoring
• Patient counseling
• Multidisciplinary pain care
• Orthopedic coordination
• Neurosurgical coordination
• Neurology collaboration
• Oncology collaboration
• Physiotherapy coordination
• Clinical documentation
• Clinical audit
• Quality improvement
• Continuing medical education
• Dubai Health Authority licensing
• Consultant-level procedural decision-making

Why Join Us

This opportunity allows an experienced pain medicine consultant to improve mobility, independence, comfort, and quality of life for patients living with complex pain. The role combines advanced procedures with long-term clinical management and multidisciplinary rehabilitation support.

The employment package may include a competitive tax-free salary, annual leave, airfare allowance, medical insurance, continuing medical education support, end-of-service benefits, and professional development opportunities.

The position offers long-term clinical stability 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, specialist clinics, rehabilitation centers, 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.