Consultant Neurosurgeon - UAE

About the role

A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in the UAE is expanding its brain, spine, neurotrauma and advanced neurosurgical services and is seeking a Consultant Neurosurgeon to join its clinical team. The role suits internationally trained clinicians who want career advancement, strong clinical exposure and the chance to work in a modern, quality-driven environment serving an international patient population.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and manage cranial, spinal, neurovascular, neuro-oncology and neurotrauma cases according to expertise.
• Perform neurosurgical procedures with safe patient selection, consent and perioperative planning.
• Coordinate care with neurology, ICU, radiology, oncology, rehabilitation and emergency teams.
• Manage acute neurological deterioration, postoperative care, complications and long-term follow-up.
• Take part in multidisciplinary case conferences, tumour boards and trauma pathways.
• Support surgical governance, infection control, audit and patient safety initiatives.

Required profile

• Internationally trained Consultant Neurosurgeon with recognised qualifications such as ABNS, UK CCT / FRCS Neurosurgery, European Board or national specialist certification, Royal College Certification (Canada), Australian FRACS, Arab Board, or MCh / DNB / FCPS or equivalent.
• Candidates from the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, the Middle East, Africa and South America are welcome, subject to UAE licensing and facility credentialing eligibility.
• Strong clinical judgement, evidence-based practice and patient safety commitment.
• Excellent communication with culturally diverse patients and teams, and ability to adapt to UAE regulations and hospital governance.

What we offer

• Highly competitive tax-free salary, performance-based incentives and housing allowance or premium accommodation support.
• Medical insurance, annual return flights, professional indemnity coverage and continuing medical education support.
• Visa and onboarding assistance, structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion help, credential verification and relocation guidance for physician and family.

Applications are made through PulseHire HR Middle East with an updated CV and details of current licensing status; shortlisted candidates are contacted for a confidential discussion.