Consultant Cardiologist

Key responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive cardiology consultations, examinations, and risk assessments.

Diagnose and manage a broad range of cardiovascular conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, hypertension, and cardiomyopathies.

Perform and interpret ECG, echocardiography, Holter monitoring, stress testing, and other cardiac investigations.

Manage acute cardiac conditions, including acute coronary syndromes, arrhythmias, and decompensated heart failure.

Develop individualized treatment plans and provide long-term follow-up for patients with chronic cardiovascular disease.

Perform or supervise cardiac procedures within the scope of specialty and clinical privileges.

Review and interpret cardiac imaging, laboratory investigations, and diagnostic test results.

Coordinate multidisciplinary management with cardiac surgeons, interventional cardiologists, intensivists, radiologists, and other specialists.

Counsel patients regarding cardiovascular risk factors, lifestyle modification, medications, and preventive care.

Provide expert opinions and second opinions for complex cardiac cases.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with UAE healthcare standards.

Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, teaching, research, and continuing medical education.

Qualifications and requirements

MBBS or equivalent medical degree.

Recognized postgraduate qualification in Cardiology, such as MD, DM, DNB, MRCP, Arab Board, FRCPath-equivalent where applicable, or equivalent recognized qualification.

Significant post-specialization experience with consultant-level cardiology experience.

Strong experience in managing complex cardiovascular conditions.

Excellent diagnostic, clinical decision-making, and patient-management skills.

Strong communication and multidisciplinary leadership abilities.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Paid time off

Training and development

Performance bonus