Consultant Neurologist

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 neurology services, neurological diagnostics, and comprehensive neurological care programmes. It is seeking a highly skilled Consultant Neurologist to join its growing clinical team.

This role is designed for internationally trained clinicians seeking career advancement, strong clinical exposure, and the opportunity to practise within a modern, quality-driven healthcare environment serving a diverse international patient population. It is suitable for candidates who can combine advanced clinical expertise with patient-centred communication, multidisciplinary teamwork, and a commitment to international healthcare standards.

Role overview

The successful candidate will provide consultant-level neurological care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment supported by experienced consultants, nurses, allied health professionals, and modern diagnostic and treatment infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage patients with a wide range of neurological conditions, including stroke, epilepsy, headache disorders, movement disorders, and neuromuscular diseases.
• Conduct comprehensive neurological assessments, clinical evaluations, and diagnostic investigations.
• Interpret neurological investigations, including EEG, EMG, nerve conduction studies, and neuroimaging, according to clinical scope.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans for acute and chronic neurological conditions.
• Manage neurological emergencies and coordinate timely interventions for patients presenting with acute stroke, seizures, and other critical neurological conditions.
• Collaborate with neurosurgery, internal medicine, rehabilitation, radiology, and other relevant specialties to ensure integrated patient care.
• Provide patient and family counselling regarding diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and long-term disease management.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with patient safety, infection control, and clinical governance standards.

Requirements

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

• American Board Certification in Neurology
• UK CCT, MRCP, or FRCP in Neurology
• European Board Certification in Neurology
• Royal College Certification (Canada)
• Australian FRACP
• Arab Board
• MD, DM, DNB, FCPS, or equivalent recognised specialist qualification

A valid UAE medical licence 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 licence 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 into UAE clinical practice

Ideal candidate profile

• Strong clinical judgement 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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