Consultant Stroke Medicine Physician UK CCT Tertiary Hospital

SearchPlus HR Consultancy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Annual leave and air travel benefits

Family benefits and allowances

Job summary

SearchPlus HR Consultancy invites applications for a Consultant Stroke Medicine position at a leading tertiary care hospital in Abu Dhabi, UAE. You will manage acute stroke, TIA, and cerebrovascular disorders, using multidisciplinary collaboration to improve outcomes.

The role requires an MBBS, UK CCT in a relevant field, and substantial consultant-level stroke experience. You will work within a dedicated stroke unit with access to advanced imaging and rehabilitation services.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent from a recognised institution.
• UK CCT in Neurology, Geriatric Medicine, General Internal Medicine or related specialty with stroke expertise.
• Substantial consultant-level experience in stroke medicine.
• Experience in a dedicated stroke unit or service is desirable.
• Knowledge of current stroke guidelines and multidisciplinary care pathways.
• Excellent clinical judgement and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients with acute stroke, TIA, and cerebrovascular conditions.
• Provide timely assessment and treatment of acute stroke per protocols.
• Evaluate patients for thrombolysis and endovascular therapy with relevant teams.
• Interpret neuroimaging to support decisions.
• Develop plans for secondary prevention and long-term recovery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary stroke care with neurologists, radiologists, and rehab teams.
• Participate in stroke unit management and clinical pathways.
• Support post-stroke rehabilitation planning and follow-up.
• Educate patients and families on prevention and lifestyle changes.
• Maintain medical records and comply with governance and protocols.
• Participate in audits, service development, and CPD.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Communication

Leadership

Education

MBBS

UK CCT in Neurology/related

Job description

Job Description:

SearchPlus HR is seeking an experienced and highly qualified Consultant Stroke Medicine Physician to join a leading tertiary care hospital in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The successful candidate will provide specialised care for patients with acute stroke and cerebrovascular disorders, contributing to evidence-based treatment, multidisciplinary collaboration, and improved patient outcomes.

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with acute stroke, transient ischaemic attacks (TIA), and other cerebrovascular conditions.
• Provide timely assessment and treatment of acute ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke in accordance with established clinical protocols.
• Evaluate patients for appropriate acute stroke interventions, including thrombolysis and endovascular thrombectomy in collaboration with the relevant specialist teams.
• Interpret and utilise neuroimaging, including CT, MRI, and vascular imaging, to support clinical decision-making.
• Develop individualised treatment plans addressing secondary stroke prevention, risk-factor management, and long-term recovery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary stroke care with neurologists, radiologists, emergency physicians, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation specialists, and nursing teams.
• Participate in stroke unit management, clinical pathways, and emergency stroke response services.
• Support post-stroke rehabilitation planning and coordinate appropriate follow-up care.
• Educate patients and families on stroke prevention, recovery, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
• Maintain accurate medical records and comply with clinical governance, patient-safety, and hospital protocols.
• Participate in clinical audits, stroke service development, research, and continuing professional development.

Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognised institution.

UK CCT in Neurology, Geriatric Medicine, General Internal Medicine, or another relevant specialty recognised for the position, with appropriate stroke medicine expertise.

Substantial consultant-level experience in stroke medicine and cerebrovascular disease management.

Demonstrated expertise in acute stroke assessment, treatment decisions, and secondary prevention.

Experience working within a dedicated stroke unit or comprehensive stroke service is highly desirable.

Knowledge of current stroke management guidelines and multidisciplinary care pathways.

Excellent clinical judgement, communication, and leadership skills.

Eligibility for Consultant-level professional licensing with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), subject to the applicable qualification, experience, and classification requirements.

Competitive tax-free salary package.

• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Annual leave and air travel benefits.
• Family benefits and additional allowances, subject to the employer’s policy.

Opportunity to work in a tertiary care environment with advanced diagnostic facilities and multidisciplinary specialist services.