Consultant Stroke Medicine (Western Qualified, CCT)
SearchPlus HR · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · 3d ago
Job Summary
Leading hospital in the UAE is looking for an experienced Consultant in Stroke Medicine with strong expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, acute management, and long-term care of patients with stroke and cerebrovascular disorders. The role offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary stroke and neuroscience team, manage complex acute cases, and contribute to the development of comprehensive stroke services. The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering evidence-based care, improving patient outcomes, and supporting clinical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with acute stroke and other cerebrovascular conditions.
- Provide timely evaluation and management of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.
- Manage hyperacute stroke cases, including assessment for thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy pathways.
- Provide ongoing inpatient and outpatient management for stroke patients.
- Develop individualized treatment and secondary prevention plans.
- Work closely with neurology, neuroradiology, neurosurgery, emergency medicine, rehabilitation, and intensive care teams.
- Participate in multidisciplinary stroke meetings and complex case discussions.
- Interpret and integrate relevant neurological imaging and diagnostic investigations.
- Support stroke prevention, rehabilitation, and long-term patient management.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure high standards of patient safety.
- Participate in clinical audits, research, teaching, and service development.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of stroke pathways, protocols, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Medical degree with recognized postgraduate qualification in Neurology, Stroke Medicine, Internal Medicine, or a relevant specialty.
- American Board, UK CCT/CCST, or equivalent recognized Western qualification.
- Western-qualified candidate with established Consultant-level experience.
- Strong clinical experience in acute stroke, cerebrovascular disease, and stroke prevention.
- Experience in a comprehensive stroke unit, tertiary hospital, or advanced neuroscience setting preferred.
- Knowledge and experience of evidence-based acute stroke management and reperfusion pathways.
- Strong clinical decision-making and multidisciplinary working skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Commitment to patient safety, clinical governance, research, and continuous professional development.
- Competitive tax-free salary package.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave and annual air ticket.
- Visa and relocation support.
- Family benefits, depending on employer policy.
- CME and professional development opportunities.
- Modern hospital environment with advanced neurological and stroke-care facilities.