Consultant Pediatric Craniofacial Surgeon

Black Pearl Consult; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult in Abu Dhabi seeks a Consultant Pediatric Craniofacial Surgeon to provide highly specialized surgical care for children with complex craniofacial anomalies, meeting DOH PQR subspecialty requirements.

The role requires formal fellowship in Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery, 3–5 years post-fellowship experience, and DOH Consultant License with craniofacial scope; you will lead MDTs, mentor juniors and engage in research.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Specialty Qualification in Plastic Surgery.
• Formal fellowship in Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery (mandatory).
• Minimum 3 years post-fellowship experience as a Consultant.
• Minimum 5 years post-specialty experience in a high-volume craniofacial center.
• Eligible for/holding a DOH Consultant License with craniofacial scope.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-level care in pediatric craniofacial surgery.
• Independently perform complex craniofacial procedures.
• Lead pre-operative planning and post-operative care.
• Provide second opinions and expert consultations.
• Lead craniofacial MDT meetings.
• Collaborate with pediatric neurosurgery, ENT, orthodontics, genetics, and SLT.
• Teach, mentor and supervise junior doctors and fellows.
• Participate in clinical research audits and service development.
• Ensure compliance with DOH PQR and patient safety standards.

Skills

Pediatric craniofacial surgery

MDT leadership

Pre/post-operative planning

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Specialty Qualification in Plastic Surgery

Fellowship in Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery

Job description

Job Summary

The Consultant Pediatric Craniofacial Surgeon will provide highly specialized surgical care for children with complex craniofacial anomalies and deformities. This role requires advanced subspecialty expertise and independent management of complex craniofacial conditions aligned with DOH PQR subspecialty requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Provide consultant-level care in pediatric craniofacial surgery.
• Independently manage and perform complex craniofacial procedures including:
  • Craniosynostosis repair
  • Craniofacial reconstruction
  • Complex cleft and facial deformity correction
  • Syndromic craniofacial anomalies
• Lead pre-operative planning and post-operative care for complex cases.
• Provide second opinions and expert consultations.

Multidisciplinary Leadership

• Lead and participate in craniofacial multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
• Collaborate closely with:
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • ENT
  • Orthodontics
  • Genetics
  • Speech & Language Therapy

Academic & Governance Responsibilities

• Teach mentor and supervise junior doctors and fellows.
• Participate in clinical research audits and service development.
• Ensure full compliance with DOH PQR and patient safety standards.

Qualifications & Experience (DOH PQR Consultant Level)

Mandatory Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Recognized Specialty Qualification in Plastic Surgery.
• Formal fellowship training in Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery from an accredited center (mandatory).

Experience

• Minimum 3 years post-fellowship experience as a Consultant
• Minimum 5 years post-specialty experience in a high-volume craniofacial center.
• Proven independent practice in pediatric craniofacial surgery.

Licensing

• Eligible for or holding a DOH Consultant License with a craniofacial scope of practice.

WORK LOCATION - ABU DHABI.