Consultant Sports Medicine

Stafmed; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free package

Job summary

Stafmed is recruiting a Consultant Sports Medicine for a leading UAE hospital. The role focuses on prevention, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of sports injuries with a patient-centered approach.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care, promote recovery, and optimize performance for athletes and active individuals.

Qualifications

• Board-certified sports medicine specialist with subspecialty expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Experience in prevention, diagnosis, and rehabilitation of sports injuries.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage sports-related injuries and musculoskeletal conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans based on assessment and patient goals.
• Manage acute and chronic sports injuries including muscle, tendon, ligament, and joint conditions.
• Provide non-surgical management of sports and musculoskeletal injuries.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within scope of practice.
• Support injury prevention, rehabilitation, and safe return-to-sport programs.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, surgeons, radiologists, and rehabilitation specialists.
• Provide medical support and guidance for athletes and active individuals.
• Participate in governance, audits and quality improvement.

Skills

Sports Medicine

Musculoskeletal

Clinical assessment

Rehabilitation

Non-surgical management

Patient counselling

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Board certification in Sports Medicine

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

Job description

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

About the Role

We are seeking a distinguished Consultant Sports Medicine with extensive experience in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports-related injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to athletes and active individuals, with a strong focus on recovery, performance, and injury prevention.

The successful candidate will join a progressive healthcare environment committed to clinical excellence, patient-centred care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and high standards of sports medicine practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage sports-related injuries and musculoskeletal conditions
• Develop individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans based on clinical assessment and patient goals
• Manage acute and chronic sports injuries, including muscle, tendon, ligament, and joint conditions
• Provide non-surgical management of sports and musculoskeletal injuries
• Perform appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the scope of practice
• Support injury prevention, rehabilitation, and safe return-to-sport programs
• Assess patients' functional capacity and provide guidance on activity and exercise
• Collaborate closely with physiotherapists, orthopedic surgeons, radiologists, rehabilitation specialists, and other healthcare professionals
• Provide medical support and guidance for athletes and physically active individuals
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
• Contribute to the development of sports medicine protocols, rehabilitation pathways, and clinical standards
• Support medical education, training, and professional development within the department

Qualifications

• Board certification in Sports 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 Sports Medicine
• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP

Required Skills

• Extensive experience in the assessment and management of sports-related injuries
• Strong knowledge of musculoskeletal medicine, rehabilitation, and injury prevention
• Experience in non-operative management of sports injuries
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and patient counselling skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Strong 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.