Consultant Cardiovascular Surgeon

Key responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage patients with complex cardiovascular and thoracic conditions requiring surgical intervention.

• Perform advanced cardiovascular surgical procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair and replacement, vascular procedures, and other cardiac surgeries.

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, review diagnostic investigations, and develop appropriate surgical treatment plans.

• Provide pre-operative evaluation, surgical planning, and post-operative management for cardiac surgery patients.

• Manage emergency cardiovascular surgical cases and provide timely clinical decision-making.

• Collaborate closely with cardiologists, anesthesiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, and multidisciplinary cardiac teams.

• Participate in cardiac case discussions, clinical governance meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with hospital policies and international healthcare standards.

• Support clinical training, supervision, and mentoring of junior medical staff and surgical trainees.

• Participate in research, academic activities, and continuous improvement of cardiovascular surgery services.

Requirements

• Completion of accredited cardiothoracic/cardiovascular surgery residency and fellowship training.

• UK CCT, American Board Certification, Australian Board Certification, South African Board Certification, or equivalent Western qualification in cardiovascular surgery.

• Minimum 5–10 years of post-qualification experience as a consultant cardiovascular surgeon in a tertiary hospital or university healthcare facility.

• Proven expertise in complex cardiac and vascular surgical procedures.

• Experience in multidisciplinary cardiac care programs is preferred.

• Eligible for medical licensing with relevant GCC healthcare authorities.

• Strong leadership, communication, and surgical decision-making skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.

• Annual paid leave.

• Annual air ticket allowance as per hospital policy.

• End-of-service benefits according to UAE Labour Law.

• Professional development and CME opportunities.

• Access to advanced cardiac surgical facilities and technology.

• Opportunity to work in a prestigious university healthcare environment.