Specialist Consultant Orthopedic Surgery -

SearchPlus HR Consultancy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Airfare allowance

Visa support

Licensing support

Relocation assistance

CPD opportunities

Performance incentives

Job summary

SearchPlus HR Consultancy is seeking a qualified Specialist/Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon to deliver comprehensive orthopaedic and trauma services in Abu Dhabi. The role covers assessment, diagnosis, treatment and surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, evidence-based patient care and participate in governance, training and quality initiatives. UAE licensing and board certification are required.

Qualifications

• Medical degree MBBS/MBChB or equivalent.
• Recognized South African Board qualification in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Relevant post-specialization clinical experience.
• Strong experience in orthopaedic surgery and trauma management.
• Valid professional registration/licence in the country of practice.
• UAE eligibility/licensing subject to assessment by health authority.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients with acute and chronic orthopaedic conditions.
• Provide specialist consultation for musculoskeletal disorders.
• Perform and assist with orthopaedic surgical procedures.
• Manage orthopaedic trauma and emergency cases.
• Develop individualized treatment plans (conservative and surgical).
• Conduct pre-operative assessments and post-operative follow-up.
• Monitor recovery and manage post-operative complications.
• Interpret imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI) as applicable.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Coordinate referrals and multidisciplinary care.
• Counsel patients and families on diagnosis, options, risks and outcomes.
• Participate in governance, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Support training and mentoring of junior staff.
• Maintain professional standards per UAE regulations.

Skills

Orthopaedic surgery

Trauma management

Clinical governance

Patient care

Education

MBBS/MBChB or equivalent

South African Orthopaedic Surgery Board

UAE licensing eligibility

Tools

DataFlow/PSV

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Specialist / Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon to provide comprehensive orthopaedic and trauma services, including the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality, evidence-based patient care and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with acute and chronic orthopaedic conditions.
• Provide specialist consultation for musculoskeletal, bone, joint, ligament and soft-tissue disorders.
• Perform and assist with appropriate orthopaedic surgical procedures within the physicians approved scope of practice.
• Manage orthopaedic trauma and emergency cases, including fractures, dislocations and other musculoskeletal injuries.
• Develop individualized treatment plans, including conservative and surgical management.
• Conduct pre-operative assessments and post-operative follow-up.
• Monitor patient recovery and identify and manage post-operative complications.
• Interpret relevant imaging and diagnostic investigations, including X-rays, CT and MRI, where applicable.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records and clinical documentation.
• Provide appropriate referrals to other specialties and coordinate multidisciplinary patient care.
• Counsel patients and their families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, surgical procedures, risks and expected outcomes.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, infection prevention and patient-safety initiatives.
• Support the training, supervision and mentoring of junior doctors and medical staff where applicable.
• Maintain professional standards in accordance with UAE healthcare regulations and the policies of the employing facility.

• Medical degree (MBBS/MBChB or equivalent).
• Recognized South African Board qualification in Orthopaedic Surgery.
• Relevant post-specialization clinical experience.
• Strong experience in orthopaedic surgery and trauma management.
• Valid professional registration/licence in the country of practice.
• Certificate of Good Standing.
• DataFlow/Primary Source Verification, as applicable.
• Surgical logbook and relevant experience documentation, where required.
• UAE eligibility/licensing subject to assessment and approval by the relevant health authority.

• Competitive salary, tax free
• Medical insurance , Annual leave , Annual air ticket/airfare allowance, Visa and employment support
• Professional licensing support
• Relocation assistance, where applicable
• Continuing professional development opportunities
• Performance-based incentives, where applicable
• Other benefits as per employer policy