Consultant Surgeons | Cardiac Surgery | Relocation to Saudi Arabia

Green Barns Health; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 558,000 - 748,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation allowance 25%

Transport allowance 10%

Medical insurance for family

Annual return flights

Job summary

Green Barns Health is recruiting experienced Consultant Cardiac Surgeons for senior appointments in Saudi Arabia. The role requires recognised postgraduate medical qualifications or board certification equivalent to the Saudi Board, with eligibility criteria including European/UK/US qualifications.

Contracts start with an initial one‑year term and can extend up to 10 years, based on terms. The total monthly package ranges from SAR 50,000 to SAR 67,000, tax‑free, plus accommodation and transport

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a recognised postgraduate medical qualification or board certification equivalent to the Saudi Board.
• Recognised routes include American Board certification, UK or Ireland Royal College qualifications with CCT, or other recognised European board certifications.
• European Board certificates alone are not accepted for eligibility.
• 3–5 years post‑specialty experience for UK/USA/Germany/Australia/Canada routes; 5–7 years for other European qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Relocate to Saudi Arabia for consultant level practice in Cardiac Surgery.
• Meet the professional training, qualification and experience requirements set by the hiring organisation.
• Work requirements include 48 hours per week and on‑call duties as determined by hospital needs.

Education

Postgraduate medical qualification or Saudi Board equivalent

American Board certification

UK or Ireland Royal College qualifications with CCT

Other recognised European board certifications

Job description

Consultant Surgeons | Cardiac Surgery | International Recruitment | Relocation Opportunity to Saudi Arabia

Green Barns Health is supporting an international recruitment campaign for experienced Consultant Cardiac Surgeons interested in senior appointments in Saudi Arabia.

This campaign is particularly relevant to experienced Consultants currently practising in the UK, Ireland and Europe who are considering a move to Saudi Arabia.

The appointments are subject to specific professional training, specialist qualification and experience requirements set by the hiring organisation.

The Opportunity

• Approximate total monthly package: SAR 50,000 - 67,000
• Tax-free salary in Saudi Arabia
• Initial one-year renewable contract
• Renewable for up to a maximum of 10 years, subject to applicable terms and conditions
• 48 working hours per week
• Paid annual leave of 22 working days or 30 calendar days, as applicable

In addition to the tax-free salary, the benefits package includes:

• An accommodation allowance equivalent to 25% of salary
• A transport allowance equivalent to 10% of salary
• Medical insurance provided by the employing hospital for the successful candidate and eligible family members
• Annual return flights for the successful candidate and eligible family members to their country of origin

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates must hold a recognised postgraduate medical qualification or board certification equivalent to the Saudi Board. Recognised qualification routes may include:

• American Board certification
• UK or Ireland recognised specialist qualifications, including relevant Royal College qualifications with CCT
• Other recognised equivalent European board certifications

Please note: European Board certificates alone are not accepted for eligibility purposes.

Candidates holding recognised board or specialist qualifications from the UK, Ireland, USA, Germany, Australia or Canada require 3-5 years of post-specialty experience.

Candidates holding other recognised European specialist qualifications should have approximately 5-7 years of post-specialty experience.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking experienced Consultant Surgeons specialising in Cardiac Surgery who are currently practising at Consultant level, with recent relevant specialist practice, appropriate professional registration, a clear specialist career history and genuine interest in relocating to Saudi Arabia.

Working Hours and On-Call

The working requirement is 48 hours per week.

On-call duties will be determined according to the operational requirements of the hospital.

On-call frequency will not normally exceed one in every three days.

Locations

Opportunities will primarily be available across Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Al-Qassim, Hail, Tabuk, Abha and Jazan.

These locations offer strong infrastructure and access to international airports, international schools, shopping and family amenities.

Specific location and appointment information will be discussed with suitable candidates during the recruitment process.

Green Barns Health will review your professional background against the current specialist surgical requirements and contact you confidentially where your subspecialty, qualifications and experience appear aligned.

Green Barns Health does not charge candidates a recruitment or introduction fee.