Consultant Palliative Medicine

Stafmed; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafmed is recruiting a highly experienced Consultant Palliative Medicine for a full-time position at a leading hospital in the UAE. The role focuses on managing patients with life-limiting illnesses, delivering comprehensive palliative care, symptom control, and psychosocial support.

The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, develop care plans, and participate in governance and education within the department.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Palliative Medicine is required.
• Tier 1 qualification recognized internationally is preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years post-specialisation experience in palliative care.
• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA/DOH/MOHAP.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients with advanced, life-limiting illnesses.
• Provide comprehensive symptom management, including complex pain.
• Develop individualized palliative care plans based on assessments and goals.
• Lead discussions on goals of care and advance care planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across care settings.
• Participate in governance, audits and quality improvements.

Skills

Palliative care expertise

Pain management

End-of-life care

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication with patients & families

Clinical leadership

Team-based care

Quality improvement

Education

Board certification in Palliative Medicine

Tier 1 qualification (ABMS/RCPSC/UK CCT/CCST/European Board)

3–5 years post-specialisation experience

Job description

Stafmed is currently recruiting a highly experienced Consultant Palliative Medicine for an exciting full-time position with a leading hospital in the UAE.

About the Role

We are seeking a distinguished Consultant Palliative Medicine with extensive expertise in managing patients with serious, complex, and life-limiting illnesses. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive palliative care focused on symptom management, quality of life, psychosocial support, and individualized patient‑centred care.

The successful candidate will join a progressive healthcare environment committed to clinical excellence, compassionate care, patient safety, and multidisciplinary collaboration in the delivery of high-quality palliative care services.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients with advanced, progressive, and life-limiting illnesses
• Provide comprehensive symptom management, including complex pain and non-pain symptoms
• Develop individualized palliative care plans based on clinical assessment, patient needs, and goals of care
• Manage complex symptoms including pain, breathlessness, nausea, fatigue, delirium, and psychological distress
• Support patients and families through advanced illness, end‑of‑life care, and bereavement
• Lead discussions regarding goals of care, advance care planning, and treatment preferences
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including oncology, internal medicine, surgery, intensive care, nursing, and allied health professionals
• Provide specialist palliative care consultations across inpatient, outpatient, and other appropriate care settings
• Support patients requiring complex end‑of‑life and symptom management
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
• Contribute to the development and implementation of palliative care pathways, protocols, and clinical standards
• Support medical education, training, and professional development within the department

Qualifications

• Board certification in Palliative Medicine or equivalent recognised qualification
• Recognised Tier 1 qualification, including ABMS, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, European Board, or equivalent recognised qualification
• Minimum 3–5 years of post‑specialisation experience in Palliative Care
• Eligibility for Consultant‑level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP

Required Skills

• Extensive experience in managing patients with complex and life‑limiting illnesses
• Expertise in advanced symptom and pain management
• Strong knowledge of end‑of‑life care and advance care planning
• Experience in multidisciplinary palliative care and complex clinical decision‑making
• Excellent communication and counselling skills with patients and families
• Strong clinical leadership and decision‑making abilities
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Commitment to patient‑centred care, clinical excellence, and continuous quality improvement

Compensation

An attractive tax‑free package will be offered based on qualifications, clinical expertise, and professional experience.