The posting
We are seeking an experienced and qualified Pain Medicine Specialist / Consultant to join a prestigious government healthcare facility in the UAE. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and managing patients experiencing acute and chronic pain through comprehensive, evidence-based medical and interventional pain management approaches.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic pain conditions.
- Develop individualised pain management plans based on patients' clinical needs.
- Manage complex pain conditions, including neuropathic pain, musculoskeletal pain, cancer-related pain, and post-surgical pain.
- Perform interventional pain management procedures, including nerve blocks, epidural injections, and other image-guided interventions, according to clinical privileges.
- Evaluate patients with spinal disorders, chronic headaches, and complex regional pain syndrome.
- Prescribe and monitor appropriate pharmacological treatments and pain management therapies.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care with anesthesiologists, neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, physiotherapists, and rehabilitation specialists.
- Monitor treatment outcomes and adjust management plans accordingly.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- Participate in clinical audits, research, and continuous professional development.
Requirements
- Recognised postgraduate qualification in Pain Medicine or equivalent specialty training.
- Relevant specialist or consultant-level clinical experience.
- Strong expertise in managing acute and chronic pain conditions.
- Experience in interventional pain management procedures is highly desirable.
- Experience in a reputable hospital or tertiary healthcare facility.
- Excellent clinical, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Eligibility for the relevant UAE healthcare authority's specialist/consultant classification, subject to authority assessment.
Preferred Qualifications: UK CCT, Western Qualified, American Board, Australian Board, and German Board qualifications are highly preferred.
Benefits
- Attractive tax-free salary package.
- Family accommodation or housing allowance.
- Annual air tickets.
- Comprehensive medical insurance.
- Paid annual leave and other employment benefits.
- Opportunity to work in a prestigious government healthcare facility.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.



