Consultant Stroke Medicine Physician

About the company

The successful candidate will provide specialised care for patients with acute stroke and cerebrovascular disorders, contributing to evidence-based treatment, multidisciplinary collaboration, and improved patient outcomes.

Your tasks

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with acute stroke, transient ischaemic attacks (TIA), and other cerebrovascular conditions.
• Provide timely assessment and treatment of acute ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke in accordance with established clinical protocols.
• Evaluate patients for appropriate acute stroke interventions, including thrombolysis and endovascular thrombectomy in collaboration with the relevant specialist teams.
• Interpret and utilise neuroimaging, including CT, MRI, and vascular imaging, to support clinical decision-making.
• Develop individualised treatment plans addressing secondary stroke prevention, risk-factor management, and long-term recovery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary stroke care with neurologists, radiologists, emergency physicians, neurosurgeons, rehabilitation specialists, and nursing teams.
• Participate in stroke unit management, clinical pathways, and emergency stroke response services.
• Support post-stroke rehabilitation planning and coordinate appropriate follow-up care.
• Educate patients and families on stroke prevention, recovery, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
• Maintain accurate medical records and comply with clinical governance, patient-safety, and hospital protocols.
• Participate in clinical audits, stroke service development, research, and continuing professional development.

Requirements

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognised institution.
• UK CCT in Neurology, Geriatric Medicine, General Internal Medicine, or another relevant specialty recognised for the position, with appropriate stroke medicine expertise.
• Substantial consultant-level experience in stroke medicine and cerebrovascular disease management.
• Demonstrated expertise in acute stroke assessment, treatment decisions, and secondary prevention.
• Experience working within a dedicated stroke unit or comprehensive stroke service is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of current stroke management guidelines and multidisciplinary care pathways.
• Excellent clinical judgement, communication, and leadership skills.
• Eligibility for consultant-level professional licensing with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), subject to the applicable qualification, experience, and classification requirements.

What we offer

• Competitive tax-free salary package.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Annual leave and air travel benefits.
• Family benefits and additional allowances, subject to the employer’s policy.
• Opportunity to work in a tertiary care environment with advanced diagnostic facilities and multidisciplinary specialist services.