Consultant – Pediatric Interventional Radiology

About the role

A well-established healthcare provider in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi is recruiting a Consultant in Pediatric Interventional Radiology. The consultant provides minimally invasive, image-guided vascular and non-vascular procedures for neonates, infants, children and adolescents, combining clinical judgment with compassionate communication and teamwork. Black Pearl is recruiting on behalf of the provider.

Key responsibilities

• Review referrals and perform pediatric vascular and non-vascular interventions within approved privileges.
• Adapt procedural planning, equipment, radiation dose, sedation and peri-procedural care to each child's age and size.
• Manage vascular access, biopsies, drainages, embolization and other interventions within competence and service scope.
• Collaborate with pediatric surgery, oncology, intensive care, anesthesia, radiology and specialist nursing teams.
• Lead radiation safety, outcomes monitoring, complication review, on-call support and service development.
• Supervise junior medical staff, support multidisciplinary decisions and communicate with patients and families.
• Take part in clinical governance, incident review, quality improvement, credentialing, continuing professional development and departmental education.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with infection prevention, medication safety, privacy and regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Medical degree, recognized Diagnostic Radiology specialty qualification, Interventional Radiology training and a formal Pediatric IR fellowship or strong verified pediatric IR practice; the award must be recognized under UAE Professional Qualification Requirements.
• Completed internship and active, unrestricted registration in the current or most recent country of practice.
• Tier 1 qualification and DOH Consultant-level experience with recent pediatric procedures; a DOH Abu Dhabi Consultant licence for the base specialty is required.
• Recent clinical activity, competence within the advertised scope and no unresolved licensing or credentialing concerns.

Required skills

• BLS, ACLS and PALS certification.
• Pediatric vascular and non-vascular procedure log with outcomes and complications.
• Radiation protection and pediatric sedation competencies.
• Excellent diagnostic, procedural and clinical decision-making, and strong communication and counseling skills.
• Ability to supervise, teach and work in an acute setting with on-call duties.

To apply, submit an updated CV and supporting credentials through the Black Pearl website, stating the exact specialty and subspecialty board, licence status, post-qualification experience and current location. Black Pearl charges no recruitment fee; appointments are subject to verification, licensing and credentialing.