Consultant Stroke Medicine Western Qualified CCT

SearchPlus HR Consultancy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual leave and air ticket

Visa and relocation support

Family benefits

Job summary

SearchPlus HR Consultancy is assisting a leading UAE hospital in recruiting an experienced Consultant in Stroke Medicine. The role emphasizes assessment, acute management, and long-term care of cerebrovascular patients within a multidisciplinary neuroscience team.

You will contribute to evidence-based care, patient outcomes, and service development in a modern stroke facility.

Qualifications

• Medical degree with recognized postgraduate qualification in Neurology, Stroke Medicine, Internal Medicine, or a relevant specialty.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with acute stroke and other cerebrovascular conditions.
• Provide timely evaluation and management of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.
• Manage hyperacute stroke cases, including assessment for thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy pathways.
• Provide ongoing inpatient and outpatient management for stroke patients.
• Develop individualized treatment and secondary prevention plans.
• Work closely with neurology, neuroradiology, neurosurgery, emergency medicine, rehabilitation, and intensive care teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary stroke meetings and complex case discussions.
• Interpret and integrate relevant neurological imaging and diagnostic investigations.
• Support stroke prevention, rehabilitation, and long-term patient management.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure high standards of patient safety.
• Participate in clinical audits, research, teaching, and service development.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of stroke pathways, protocols, and quality improvement initiatives.

Education

Medical degree with postgraduate qualification in Neurology/Stroke Medicine

American Board or UK CCT/CCST or equivalent

Western-qualified with Consultant-level experience

Job description

Job Description:

Job Summary

Leading hospital in the UAE is looking for an experienced Consultant in Stroke Medicine with strong expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, acute management, and long-term care of patients with stroke and cerebrovascular disorders. The role offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary stroke and neuroscience team, manage complex acute cases, and contribute to the development of comprehensive stroke services. The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering evidence-based care, improving patient outcomes, and supporting clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with acute stroke and other cerebrovascular conditions.
• Provide timely evaluation and management of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.
• Manage hyperacute stroke cases, including assessment for thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy pathways.
• Provide ongoing inpatient and outpatient management for stroke patients.
• Develop individualized treatment and secondary prevention plans.
• Work closely with neurology, neuroradiology, neurosurgery, emergency medicine, rehabilitation, and intensive care teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary stroke meetings and complex case discussions.
• Interpret and integrate relevant neurological imaging and diagnostic investigations.
• Support stroke prevention, rehabilitation, and long-term patient management.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure high standards of patient safety.
• Participate in clinical audits, research, teaching, and service development.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of stroke pathways, protocols, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Medical degree with recognized postgraduate qualification in Neurology, Stroke Medicine, Internal Medicine, or a relevant specialty.
• American Board, UK CCT/CCST, or equivalent recognized Western qualification.
• Western-qualified candidate with established Consultant-level experience.
• Strong clinical experience in acute stroke, cerebrovascular disease, and stroke prevention.
• Experience in a comprehensive stroke unit, tertiary hospital, or advanced neuroscience setting preferred.
• Knowledge and experience of evidence-based acute stroke management and reperfusion pathways.
• Strong clinical decision-making and multidisciplinary working skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Commitment to patient safety, clinical governance, research, and continuous professional development.

• Competitive tax-free salary package.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave and annual air ticket.
• Visa and relocation support.
• Family benefits, depending on employer policy.
• CME and professional development opportunities.
• Modern hospital environment with advanced neurological and stroke-care facilities.