Senior Pulmonary & Critical Care Consultant

SearchPlus HR Consultancy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual air ticket

Paid annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

SearchPlus HR Consultancy presents an opportunity for a Western-qualified Consultant in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at a leading private hospital in the UAE. The role combines advanced respiratory medicine with ICU management to deliver evidence-based patient care.

The ideal candidate will have postgraduate training in Pulmonary/Respiratory Medicine and Critical Care, and consultant-level certifications (UK/US/Canada/Ireland/Australia-New Zealand or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Medical degree with recognized postgraduate specialist training in Pulmonary/Respiratory Medicine and Critical Care.
• Consultant-level qualification such as UK CCT/CCST, American Board Certification in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, Canadian Royal College certification, Irish CSCST, or Australian/New Zealand specialist fellowship, or an equivalent recognized qualification.
• Extensive experience managing complex respiratory diseases and critically ill patients.
• Strong expertise in mechanical ventilation, respiratory failure, and intensive care management.
• Bronchoscopy and pleural-procedure experience is an advantage.
• Experience in a tertiary hospital or advanced ICU setting is preferred.
• Excellent clinical judgement, leadership, and multidisciplinary communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, interstitial lung disease, and respiratory failure.
• Assess and treat critically ill patients requiring intensive care and advanced respiratory support.
• Manage mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, and complex airway conditions.
• Perform or supervise diagnostic procedures such as bronchoscopy and pleural procedures, where appropriately trained.
• Manage sepsis, shock, and other critical medical emergencies in collaboration with the ICU team.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate care with respiratory, emergency, and other specialist teams.
• Monitor patient progress, manage complications, and support safe discharge and follow‑up planning.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, and professional development.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Multidisciplinary communication

Critical care management

Education

Postgraduate Pulmonary/Respiratory & Critical Care

UK CCT/CCST or equivalent

Tools

Bronchoscopy

Pleural procedures

Job description

SearchPlus HR Consultancy presents an opportunity for a Western-qualified Consultant in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at a leading private hospital in the UAE. The role combines advanced respiratory medicine with ICU management to deliver evidence-based patient care.

The ideal candidate will have postgraduate training in Pulmonary/Respiratory Medicine and Critical Care, and consultant-level certifications (UK/US/Canada/Ireland/Australia-New Zealand or equivalent).