Consultant / Specialist Cardiothoracic Surgeon – Advanced Heart & Lung Surgery | Robotic & Minimally

Overview

Role Overview

• **Position:** Consultant / Specialist Cardiothoracic Surgeon
• **Location:** Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• **Healthcare Setting:** Multispecialty tertiary-care hospital with advanced cardiac and thoracic surgery services
• **Experience Required:** Minimum **3+ years post specialist or board certification**
• **Practice Model:** Combination of outpatient consultations, elective and emergency surgeries, and inpatient critical care coordination
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the **surgical management of cardiac and thoracic diseases**, ensuring high standards of surgical precision, patient safety, and clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities – Cardiothoracic Surgery

• Perform **cardiac surgical procedures**, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair/replacement, and complex cardiac surgeries
• Conduct **thoracic surgical procedures**, including lung resections, mediastinal surgeries, and treatment of thoracic malignancies
• Utilise **minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical techniques** where appropriate
• Manage **pre-operative evaluation and surgical planning** for cardiac and thoracic patients
• Provide **post-operative care and monitoring**, including coordination with ICU and critical care teams
• Collaborate with **cardiologists, pulmonologists, anesthesiologists, and intensivists** for comprehensive patient management
• Participate in **heart team discussions and multidisciplinary case reviews**
• Manage **cardiothoracic surgical emergencies**, including acute cardiac conditions and thoracic trauma
• Interpret **advanced diagnostic imaging**, including echocardiography, CT, and cardiac catheterisation data
• Ensure adherence to **infection control protocols, surgical safety standards, and clinical governance policies**
• Maintain **accurate clinical documentation and surgical records** in compliance with regulatory standards
• Participate in**clinical audits, research initiatives, and quality improvement programs**
• Ensure compliance with **international cardiothoracic surgical guidelines and UAE healthcare regulations**

Qualifications & Board Recognition

• Applications are welcome from surgeons holding recognised specialist qualifications such as:
• **American Board of Thoracic Surgery**
• **UK CCT / FRCS (Cardiothoracic Surgery)**
• **European Board Certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery**
• **Royal College Certification (Canada)**
• **Australian Fellowship (FRACS – Cardiothoracic Surgery)**
• **Arab Board in Cardiothoracic Surgery**
• **MCh / DNB / FCPS Cardiothoracic Surgery** or equivalent recognised specialist qualification
• Candidates must meet eligibility requirements for **DOH / DHA / MOH licensing**.
• Licensing guidance and support will be provided where applicable.

Compensation & Benefits

• **Highly competitive tax-free consultant salary**
• **Performance-based incentives**
• **Housing allowance or accommodation support**
• **Comprehensive family medical insurance**
• **Annual return flight tickets**
• **Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage**
• **Continuing Medical Education (CME) support**

Licensing & Relocation Support

• Full assistance will be provided for:**DOH/ DHA license conversion guidance**
• Credential verification and documentation support
• Relocation assistance to **Abu Dhabi / UAE**
• Hospital onboarding and professional integration support.

Job Type: Full-time