Podiatrist

About the role

A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in UAE is expanding its foot and ankle assessment, diabetic foot care and rehabilitation pathways and is seeking a highly skilled podiatrist to join its growing clinical team. The role is designed for internationally trained clinicians seeking career advancement, strong clinical exposure, and the ability to practice within a modern, quality-driven healthcare environment serving a diverse international patient population. This opportunity is suitable for candidates who can combine advanced clinical expertise with patient-centred communication, multidisciplinary teamwork, and commitment to international healthcare standards.

Role overview

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

Key responsibilities

Assess and treat foot, ankle, nail, skin, gait and biomechanical conditions.

Provide diabetic foot screening, ulcer prevention, wound care support and patient education.

Design orthotic, footwear, offloading and rehabilitation plans in coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

Manage common podiatric procedures within professional scope and local regulations.

Collaborate with endocrinology, vascular surgery, orthopedics, rehabilitation and wound care teams.

Maintain documentation, infection control, patient safety and equipment standards.

Requirements

Applications are welcome from internationally trained podiatrist candidates holding recognised qualifications such as:

Recognised degree in podiatry or podiatric medicine

HCPC / UK registration or equivalent where applicable

Australian / Canadian / New Zealand podiatry registration where applicable

Recognised diabetic foot or wound care training preferred

Eligibility for UAE professional licensing through DHA / DOH / MOH

Applications are welcome from candidates across USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, 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 / 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 & relocation support

Structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion assistance

DataFlow and credential verification support

Visa and regulatory processing assistance

Relocation guidance for physician and family where applicable

Dedicated onboarding support for transition into UAE clinical practice

Ideal candidate profile

Strong clinical judgement with 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 current licensing status or eligibility. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.