Consultant/Specialist Thoracic Surgeon

CareerLink HR LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 918,000 - 1,285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Medical insurance

Annual return air tickets

CME support

Malpractice coverage

Job summary

CareerLink HR LLC is partnering with a premier JCI-accredited hospital in Dubai to recruit a Consultant/Specialist Thoracic Surgeon. The role offers tax-free income, access to advanced surgical infrastructure, and exposure to global clinical cases within a multidisciplinary setting.

You will perform open and minimally invasive thoracic procedures, collaborate with pulmonology and oncology teams, and mentor trainees while contributing to audits, CME, and clinical governance in a

Qualifications

• We welcome internationally trained thoracic surgeons with recognised board qualifications.
• Eligible for DHA/DOH license conversion with full support.
• Minimum 3–5+ years post-board certification experience in thoracic surgery.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and surgically manage thoracic conditions including lung cancer and chest wall disorders.
• Perform open and minimally invasive thoracic surgeries (VATS/robotic).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in tumor boards.
• Provide pre/post-operative care and ICU coordination.
• Mentor junior doctors and contribute to audits and CME.

Skills

Thoracic surgery

VATS

Robotic surgery

Education

American Board of Thoracic Surgery

UK FRCS (Thoracic Surgery)

European Board Certification

Royal College Certification (Canada)

Australian Fellowship

Arab Board

MCh / DNB/ DM Thoracic Surgery

Tools

VATS

Robotic surgery

Job description

Consultant/Specialist Thoracic Surgeon – Dubai / FRCS / American Board Accepted / Tax-Free Income, JCA leading tertiary care hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is expanding its thoracic and cardiothoracic surgery program and is inviting applications from highly skilled Consultant / Specialist Thoracic Surgeons to join its multidisciplinary surgical team. This is a career-defining opportunity to practice in a JCI-accredited, technologically advanced surgical environment, delivering complex thoracic procedures to a diverse international patient population. The role is ideal for internationally trained surgeons seeking tax-free income, access to advanced surgical infrastructure, and global clinical exposure in the UAE healthcare system.

Role Overview
Position: Consultant / Specialist Thoracic Surgeon
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Hospital Type: Private / Government / Multispecialty / Tertiary Care (JCI-accredited)
Experience Required: Minimum 3–5+ years post board certification
Clinical Scope: Thoracic surgery, lung surgery, minimally invasive thoracic procedures, oncology
The successful candidate will deliver advanced surgical care for thoracic conditions, working closely with pulmonologists, oncologists, and critical care teams.

Eligibility & Board Recognition

We welcome applications from internationally trained thoracic surgeons with recognised qualifications such as:

• American Board of Thoracic Surgery
• UK CCT / FRCS (Thoracic Surgery)
• European Board Certification
• Royal College Certification (Canada)
• Australian Fellowship
• Arab Board
• MCh / DNB/ DM Thoracic Surgery / equivalent recognised sub-specialty qualification
• Candidates should be eligible for Dubai Health Authority (DHA) / Department of Health Abu Dhabi (DOH) license conversion (full support provided).

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and surgically manage thoracic conditions including lung cancer, pleural diseases, mediastinal tumors, and chest wall disorders
• Perform open and minimally invasive thoracic surgeries (VATS / robotic-assisted surgery)
• Manage thoracic oncology cases in collaboration with multidisciplinary tumor boards
• Conduct pre-operative evaluation and post-operative care, including ICU coordination
• Perform procedures such as lobectomy, pneumonectomy, decortication, and esophageal interventions (if applicable)
• Collaborate with pulmonology, oncology, radiology, and critical care teams
• Participate in emergency thoracic surgical services and trauma care
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance, patient safety, and international surgical standards
• Contribute to clinical audits, research, and continuous medical education
• Mentor junior doctors and surgical trainees

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary package
• Performance-based incentives
• Housing allowance or accommodation support
• Comprehensive family medical insurance
• Annual return air tickets
• Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage
• Continuing medical education (CME) support
• Tax-free consultant salary with strong earning potential
• Work in JCI-accredited, world-class hospitals with advanced surgical infrastructure
• Access to cutting-edge technologies (VATS, robotic surgery, advanced imaging)
• Exposure to complex thoracic and oncological cases
• Modern lifestyle, high safety standards, and global connectivity

Licensing & Relocation Support

• End-to-end DHA / DOH license conversion assistance
• DataFlow and credential verification support
• Visa processing and onboarding assistance
• Relocation support for physician and family
• A structured onboarding process ensures a smooth transition into clinical practice in Dubai.