Specialist / Consultant General Surgeon UKCCT- Relocate to UAE

Job Summary

We are seeking qualified and experienced Specialist / Consultant General Surgeons to join leading healthcare facilities across the UAE. The successful candidates will be responsible for diagnosing and managing a wide range of surgical conditions, performing elective and emergency surgical procedures, and providing comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative care in accordance with international clinical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, evaluate and manage a broad range of general surgical conditions affecting the abdomen, gastrointestinal tract, breast, skin and soft tissues.

• Perform elective and emergency surgical procedures, including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair and other common general surgical interventions.

• Perform open, laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical procedures within the scope of clinical expertise.

• Manage acute surgical presentations, abdominal emergencies, gastrointestinal bleeding and traumatic surgical conditions.

• Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments and develop appropriate surgical treatment plans.

• Provide post-operative monitoring, wound management and follow-up care to ensure optimal patient recovery.

• Evaluate and manage patients with abdominal masses, gastrointestinal disorders and other complex surgical conditions.

• Collaborate with gastroenterologists, oncologists, radiologists, anaesthesiologists and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Participate in surgical audits, clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

• Supervise junior medical staff and contribute to clinical education and professional development.

• Maintain accurate medical documentation and comply with UAE healthcare regulations and international clinical standards.

Requirements

• MBBS or equivalent recognised medical degree.

• Recognised postgraduate specialist qualification in General Surgery.

• Western Board Certification, such as UK CCT, American Board Certification, Australian FRACS or an equivalent recognised specialist qualification.

• Relevant post-specialisation clinical and surgical experience.

• Proven expertise in elective and emergency general surgical procedures.

• Experience in laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery is preferred.

• Eligibility for DHA, DOH Abu Dhabi or MOHAP licensing as a Specialist or Consultant General Surgeon, subject to authority assessment.

• Excellent surgical judgement, clinical decision-making and patient management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive tax-free salary package.

• Accommodation or housing allowance.

• Annual air tickets.

• Comprehensive medical insurance.

• Family benefits, subject to employer policy.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Relocation assistance, where applicable.