Specialist Consultant – Cardiothoracic Surgery (Government Facility)

About the role

A leading Government Healthcare Facility in the UAE is seeking an experienced Specialist / Consultant – Cardiothoracic Surgery to join its advanced surgical team. The role involves providing comprehensive surgical care for patients with complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular conditions within a multidisciplinary environment.

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 patient‑safety and clinical governance standards.
• Contribute to teaching, mentoring, clinical audits, quality improvement, and continuing medical education.

Required profile

• Medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Recognized postgraduate qualification in Cardiothoracic Surgery / Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.
• Relevant Specialist or Consultant‑level experience.
• Qualifications such as UK CCT, American Board, Australian Board, German Board, or other Western equivalents are encouraged.
• 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.

Required skills

• Open cardiothoracic surgery
• Minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery
• Pre‑operative assessment
• Post‑operative management
• Emergency cardiothoracic surgery
• Multidisciplinary collaboration

What we offer

• 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
• Modern multidisciplinary government healthcare environment