Consultant – Pediatric Radiation Oncology

About the role

Black Pearl is recruiting on behalf of a well-established healthcare provider in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi for a Consultant in Pediatric Radiation Oncology. The consultant leads safe, precise radiotherapy planning and treatment for children and adolescents with cancer as part of an integrated pediatric oncology service, combining clinical judgment, compassionate communication and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate pediatric oncology referrals and develop individualized radiotherapy strategies with the multidisciplinary tumor board.
• Lead simulation, contouring, planning review, image guidance and treatment verification for pediatric patients.
• Coordinate anesthesia/sedation, supportive care and late-effects monitoring with pediatric oncology and other specialties.
• Apply contemporary techniques while minimizing dose to developing organs and long-term toxicity.
• Support radiation safety, peer review, quality assurance, outcomes audit, education and research.
• Provide safe, evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care in line with professional standards, hospital policies and approved clinical privileges.
• Supervise junior medical staff, support multidisciplinary decision-making and communicate effectively 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 Radiation Oncology specialty qualification and formal pediatric radiation oncology training/fellowship or substantial verified pediatric radiotherapy 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 post-qualification experience with a current pediatric oncology case mix; for Tier 1 vacancies the exact Tier 1 award is mandatory.
• Current BLS; pediatric radiotherapy planning/treatment portfolio; radiation-safety training and UAE/FANR compliance as applicable.
• Experience with advanced conformal techniques, anesthesia-supported treatment and survivorship pathways is desirable.
• Ability to supervise, teach and support colleagues, work in an acute setting and take on-call duties where required.

Candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a Department of Health – Abu Dhabi Consultant licence for the applicable base specialty/title, with recent clinical activity and no unresolved licensing or standing concerns. Applications are submitted online via the Black Pearl website with CV and credentials; no recruitment fee is charged.