Consultant Cardiac Surgeon - UAE | Exceptional Package | Advanced Cardiac Centre

JOB TITLE: Consultant Cardiac Surgeon
LOCATION: UAE
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time
SECTOR: Healthcare / Hospital / Medical Group

ABOUT THE ROLE

A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in the UAE is expanding its adult cardiac surgery, valve, coronary and advanced perioperative cardiac care services and is seeking an experienced Consultant Cardiac Surgeon to join its clinical team.

The role offers an opportunity for an internationally trained cardiac surgeon to work within a modern, quality-driven healthcare environment serving a diverse patient population. The successful candidate will provide advanced cardiac surgical care while working closely with multidisciplinary cardiac teams and maintaining high standards of patient-centred care.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The successful candidate will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment supported by experienced consultants, nurses, allied health professionals and modern diagnostic and treatment facilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate and manage patients requiring adult cardiac surgical intervention.
• Perform coronary, valve, aortic and other cardiac surgical procedures according to expertise and facility privileges.
• Lead perioperative planning in collaboration with cardiology, cardiac anaesthesia, perfusion, intensive care and rehabilitation teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary heart team meetings, risk assessment, informed consent and clinical outcome reviews.
• Manage postoperative recovery, complications, follow-up and long-term care coordination.
• Contribute to quality improvement, infection control, surgical registry, clinical audit and patient safety programmes.

Applications are welcome from internationally trained Consultant Cardiac Surgeons holding recognised specialist qualifications such as:

• American Board of Thoracic Surgery
• UK CCT / FRCS Cardiothoracic Surgery
• European Board or National Cardiothoracic Specialist Certification
• Royal College Certification, Canada
• Australian FRACS
• Arab Board
• MCh / DNB / FCPS or an equivalent recognised specialist qualification

Candidates from the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, the Middle East, Africa and South America may be considered, subject to eligibility for UAE medical licensing and the healthcare facility's credentialing requirements.

• Highly competitive tax-free salary package

• Performance-based incentives where applicable

• Housing allowance or premium accommodation support

• Comprehensive medical insurance

• Annual return flight tickets

• Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage

• Continuing medical education support

• Visa and onboarding assistance

Final compensation is aligned with board certification, years of experience, subspecialty expertise, procedural scope

and licensing eligibility.

LICENSING & RELOCATION SUPPORT

• Structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion assistance

• DataFlow and credential verification support

• Visa and regulatory processing assistance

• Relocation guidance for physician and family where applicable

• Dedicated onboarding support for transition into UAE clinical practice

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Strong clinical judgement with commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety.

• Excellent communication skills with culturally diverse patients and multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to adapt to UAE healthcare regulations, documentation standards and hospital governance expectations.

• Interest in long-term career development within a premium UAE healthcare setting.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates may apply with an updated CV and details of current licensing status / eligibility. Shortlisted

candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.