Consultant Radiation Oncologist -UAE | Advanced Cancer Treatment

PulseHire HR Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PulseHire HR Middle East is recruiting a Consultant Radiation Oncologist for a leading Abu Dhabi-based healthcare provider. The role involves advanced radiotherapy planning, treatment delivery and multidisciplinary cancer care for an international patient population.

You will work in a modern, quality-driven environment with clinical teams and access to IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, SBRT or brachytherapy, and involve tumor boards, safety and documentation, licensing pathways in UAE.

Qualifications

• American Board of Radiology - Radiation Oncology
• UK CCT / FRCR Clinical Oncology
• European / national specialist recognition
• Royal College Certification (Canada)
• Australian FRANZCR
• Arab Board
• MD / DNB / FCPS or equivalent recognised specialist qualification
• Valid UAE healthcare professional licence or registration is required

Responsibilities

• Assess oncology patients and determine appropriate radiotherapy indications within multidisciplinary care plans
• Develop treatment plans using modern techniques such as IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, SBRT or brachytherapy according to facility capability
• Coordinate simulation, contouring, dose prescription, plan review and on-treatment assessments
• Manage radiation side effects, supportive care and survivorship follow-up
• Participate in tumour boards with medical oncology, surgery, radiology, pathology and palliative care
• Maintain radiation safety, documentation, consent and quality assurance standards

Skills

Strong clinical judgement

Excellent communication

Education

American Board of Radiology - Radiation Oncology

UK CCT / FRCR Clinical Oncology

European / national specialist recognition

Royal College Certification (Canada)

Australian FRANZCR

Arab Board

MD / DNB / FCPS or equivalent recognised specialist qualification

Valid UAE healthcare professional licence

Job description

JOB TITLE: Consultant Radiation Oncologist - UAE

LOCATION: UAE

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time

SECTOR: Healthcare / Hospital / Medical Group

About The Role

A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi is expanding its advanced radiotherapy planning, treatment delivery and multidisciplinary cancer care and is seeking a highly skilled Consultant Radiation Oncologist to join its growing clinical team. The role is designed for internationally trained clinicians seeking career advancement, strong clinical exposure, and the ability to practice within a modern, quality-driven healthcare environment serving a diverse international patient population. This opportunity is suitable for candidates who can combine advanced clinical expertise with patient-centred communication, multidisciplinary teamwork, and commitment to international healthcare standards.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment supported by experienced consultants, nurses, allied health professionals and modern diagnostic and treatment infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess oncology patients and determine appropriate radiotherapy indications within multidisciplinary care plans
• Develop treatment plans using modern techniques such as IMRT, VMAT, IGRT, SBRT or brachytherapy according to facility capability
• Coordinate simulation, contouring, dose prescription, plan review and on-treatment assessments
• Manage radiation side effects, supportive care and survivorship follow-up
• Participate in tumour boards with medical oncology, surgery, radiology, pathology and palliative care
• Maintain radiation safety, documentation, consent and quality assurance standards

Requirements

Applications are welcome from internationally trained consultant radiation oncologist candidates holding recognised qualifications such as:

• American Board of Radiology - Radiation Oncology
• UK CCT / FRCR Clinical Oncology
• European / national specialist recognition
• Royal College Certification (Canada)
• Australian FRANZCR
• Arab Board
• MD / DNB / FCPS or equivalent recognised specialist qualification
• Valid UAE healthcare professional licence or registration is required

Applications are welcome from candidates across USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, Middle East, Africa and South America, subject to eligibility for UAE licensing and facility credentialing.

Benefits

• Highly competitive tax‑free salary package
• Performance-based incentives where applicable
• Housing allowance or premium accommodation support
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Annual return flight tickets
• Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage
• Continuing medical education support
• Visa and onboarding assistance

Final compensation is aligned with board certification, years of experience, subspecialty expertise, procedural scope and licensing eligibility.

LICENSING & RELOCATION SUPPORT

• Structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion assistance
• DataFlow and credential verification support
• Visa and regulatory processing assistance
• Relocation guidance for physician and family where applicable
• Dedicated onboarding support for transition into UAE clinical practice

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Strong clinical judgement with commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety
• Excellent communication skills with culturally diverse patients and multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to adapt to UAE healthcare regulations, documentation standards and hospital governance expectations
• Interest in long-term career development within a premium UAE healthcare setting