The posting
A leading Government Healthcare Facility in the UAE is seeking an experienced Specialist / Consultant – Cardiothoracic Surgery to join its advanced surgical team.
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive surgical care for patients with complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular conditions, working within a multidisciplinary environment and delivering high standards of perioperative and post-operative care.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and surgically manage patients with complex cardiac and thoracic conditions.
- Perform a broad range of cardiothoracic procedures, including open and minimally invasive surgeries where appropriate.
- Manage patients with coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, thoracic conditions, and other complex cardiothoracic disorders.
- Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments and develop individualized surgical plans.
- Provide post-operative management and monitor patients for potential complications.
- Manage emergency and high-risk cardiothoracic surgical cases.
- Collaborate closely with cardiologists, cardiac anesthetists, intensivists, radiologists, and other multidisciplinary teams.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and clinical decision-making.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow established patient-safety and clinical governance standards.
- Contribute to teaching, mentoring, clinical audits, quality improvement, and continuing medical education.
Requirements
- Medical degree from a recognized institution.
- Recognized postgraduate qualification in Cardiothoracic Surgery / Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.
- Relevant Specialist or Consultant-level experience.
- Candidates with UK CCT, Western qualifications, American Board, Australian Board, or German Board are encouraged to apply.
- Extensive experience in cardiothoracic surgical procedures and complex case management.
- Strong operative, clinical decision-making, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
- Previous experience in a tertiary, teaching, or government hospital is advantageous.
Benefits
- Competitive tax-free salary.
- Accommodation or housing allowance.
- Annual air ticket.
- Comprehensive medical insurance.
- Paid annual leave.
- Family benefits, subject to employer policy.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Opportunity to work within a modern, multidisciplinary government healthcare environment.



