Consultant of Interventional Radiology & Pain Management

Taiba Hospital; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Taiba Hospital in Kuwait seeks a Consultant of Interventional Radiology & Pain Management to lead image-guided interventions and drive quality within the IR & Pain Management Department.

The role requires MBBS/MBBCH with advanced degrees and a minimum of 9 years in Interventional Radiology & Pain Management, delivering precise, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, multicultural hospital setting.

Qualifications

• MBBS/MBBCH, a Master in the specialty, and a Doctorate, Fellowship, or Board Certification from a Kuwait-recognised university.
• Minimum 9 years of post-degree experience in Interventional Radiology & Pain Management.
• Proven expertise in image-guided pain procedures and cross-specialty collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic pain conditions with individualized care plans.
• Perform image-guided procedures, injections, and nerve blocks using real-time ultrasound and fluoroscopy.
• Monitor patient progress and refine treatment plans as needed.
• Uphold safety standards and ensure procedures meet privileges, safety, and infection-control protocols.
• Consult and collaborate with other specialties and coordinate complex referrals.
• Document clinical records accurately and timely.
• Participate in on-call rota and provide clinical coverage as required.
• Contribute to service development, clinical pathways, and hospital-wide committees.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Communication

Teamwork

Values & ethics

Continuous improvement

Education

MBBS/MBBCH and Master/Doctorate/Board certification

Job description

Job Title: Consultant of Interventional Radiology & Pain Management

Job Code: IRP-001

Department: IR & Pain Management

Your Impact

• >90% patient satisfaction with procedural outcomes, aligned with published benchmarks

• Low, closely monitored complication rates across all interventions

• Every procedure delivered strictly within approved clinical privileges

• Documentation that meets JCI and medico-legal standards, every time

• A visible, active role in driving departmental quality and safety initiatives

What you will do

• Diagnose & Treat: Assess and manage acute and chronic pain conditions with individualised care plans.

• Intervene with Precision: Perform image-guided procedures, injections, and nerve blocks using real-time ultrasound and fluoroscopy.

• Monitor & Adjust: Track patient progress and refine treatment plans as clinically indicated.

• Uphold Safety Standards: Ensure every procedure meets approved privileges, safety, and infection-control protocols.

• Consult & Collaborate: Provide expert cross-specialty consultations and coordinate complex patient referrals.

• Document with Care: Keep clinical records accurate, timely, and compliant.

• Share the Load: Actively participate in the Consultant on-call rota and provide clinical coverage when required.

• Shape the Department: Contribute meaningfully to service development, clinical pathways, and hospital-wide committees.

How success is measured

• Consistent precision across image-guided interventions, while maintaining benchmark-low complication rates

• Clear, empathetic, and warm communication with patients, families, and colleagues

• Calm composure and resilience under demanding clinical pressure

• A readiness to take on greater operational responsibility

• Tact, diplomacy, and professional integrity in every interaction

You will thrive here if you have…

• MBBS/MBBCH, a Master's in the specialty, and a Doctorate, Fellowship, or Board Certification from a university recognised by Kuwait's Ministry of Higher Education

• Minimum 9 years of post-highest-degree experience in Interventional Radiology & Pain Management

• A steady hand and proven expertise in image-guided pain procedures

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural and patient-first hospital environment

Competencies we value

• Clinical Excellence – Precision under pressure, in even the most complex cases

• Communication – Clarity, active listening, and compassion with both patients and colleagues

• Teamwork– A natural collaborator across departments

• Values & Ethics – Integrity that sets the tone for others

• Continuous Improvement – A relentless curiosity and dedication to advancing clinical practice