Consultant General Surgeon

About the company

SearchPlus HR is seeking an experienced and highly qualified consultant general surgeon to join a leading private hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive surgical care, manage a broad range of general surgical conditions, and contribute to high standards of clinical excellence and patient safety.

Your tasks

• Diagnose and manage a wide range of general surgical conditions, including gastrointestinal, abdominal wall, and soft tissue disorders.
• Perform elective and emergency surgical procedures in accordance with clinical expertise and hospital privileges.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and interpret relevant laboratory investigations and diagnostic imaging.
• Develop individualised surgical treatment plans and provide pre-operative, operative, and post-operative care.
• Perform laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical procedures where appropriately trained and credentialed.
• Manage acute surgical emergencies and post-operative complications, ensuring timely and effective intervention.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated patient care and achieve optimal clinical outcomes.
• Provide consultations and specialist guidance to other healthcare professionals when required.
• Maintain accurate medical records and comply with hospital protocols, clinical governance, and infection-control standards.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and continuing professional development.
• Support the supervision and training of junior doctors and surgical staff, where applicable.

Requirements

• UK CCT in general surgery or American Board Certification in general surgery.
• Substantial consultant-level experience in general surgery.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex surgical cases and performing a broad range of general surgical procedures.
• Experience in laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery is desirable.
• Strong clinical judgement, surgical decision-making, and patient-management skills.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork abilities.
• Eligibility for consultant classification and professional licensing with the relevant Saudi health authorities, subject to applicable qualification and experience requirements.

What we offer

• Competitive tax-free salary package.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Annual leave and air travel benefits.
• Accommodation or housing allowance, subject to the employer’s package.
• Family benefits and other allowances, depending on hospital policy.
• Opportunity to work in a modern private hospital with advanced surgical facilities and multidisciplinary specialist support.