Consultant Orthopedic 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 orthopedic outpatient, trauma, and elective surgical services and is seeking a highly skilled consultant orthopedic surgeon to join its growing clinical team. The role is designed for internationally trained clinicians seeking career advancement, strong clinical exposure, and the opportunity to practice in a modern, quality-driven healthcare environment serving a diverse international patient population. This opportunity is suitable for candidates who combine advanced clinical expertise with patient-centered communication, multidisciplinary teamwork, and a commitment to international healthcare standards.

Role overview

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

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage musculoskeletal injuries, degenerative diseases, fractures, and orthopedic conditions.
• Perform orthopedic procedures within the relevant subspecialty scope, such as arthroscopy, arthroplasty, trauma fixation, or hand and foot procedures.
• Evaluate surgical candidates, obtain informed consent, and guide perioperative care.
• Collaborate with radiology, anesthesia, physiotherapy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation teams.
• Provide outpatient follow-up, functional recovery plans, and complication management.
• Participate in surgical audits, operating theatre safety, infection prevention, and clinical governance.

Requirements

Applications are welcome from internationally trained consultant orthopedic surgeons with recognized qualifications, such as:

• American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
• UK CCT / FRCS in Trauma and Orthopaedics
• European Board or national specialist certification
• Royal College certification (Canada)
• Australian FRACS
• Arab Board
• MS, DNB, FCPS, or an equivalent recognized specialist qualification

A valid UAE medical license or registration is required.

Applications are welcome from candidates across the USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, the Middle East, Africa, and South America, subject to eligibility for UAE licensing and facility credentialing.

Benefits

• 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 or 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 and relocation support

• Structured DHA, DOH, or MOH license conversion assistance
• DataFlow and credential verification support
• Visa and regulatory processing assistance
• Relocation guidance for the physician and family, where applicable
• Dedicated onboarding support for the transition to UAE clinical practice

Ideal candidate profile

• Strong clinical judgment and a 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 their current licensing status or eligibility. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.

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