# Consultant Pulmonary Critical Care (UK CCT, Western Qualified, American Board)

**Company:** [SearchPlus HR](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/oxaCutQKxqNkscFoJpAQEd.md)
**Location:** Dubai, United Arab Emirates
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

### Job Summary

A leading private hospital in the UAE is seeking a Western-qualified Consultant in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine to provide advanced care for patients with complex respiratory conditions and life-threatening critical illnesses. The role combines specialist respiratory medicine with intensive care management, supporting high-quality outcomes through evidence-based treatment and multidisciplinary collaboration.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Diagnose and manage acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, interstitial lung disease, and respiratory failure.
-   Assess and treat critically ill patients requiring intensive care and advanced respiratory support.
-   Manage mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, and complex airway conditions.
-   Perform or supervise diagnostic procedures such as bronchoscopy and pleural procedures, where appropriately trained.
-   Manage sepsis, shock, and other critical medical emergencies in collaboration with the ICU team.
-   Develop individualized treatment plans and coordinate care with respiratory, emergency, and other specialist teams.
-   Monitor patient progress, manage complications, and support safe discharge and follow-up planning.
-   Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in clinical audits, quality improvement, and professional development.

## Requirements

-   Medical degree with recognized postgraduate specialist training in Pulmonary/Respiratory Medicine and Critical Care Medicine.
-   Consultant-level qualification such as **UK CCT/CCST, American Board Certification in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine, Canadian Royal College certification, Irish CSCST, or Australian/New Zealand specialist fellowship**, or an equivalent recognized qualification.
-   Extensive experience managing complex respiratory diseases and critically ill patients.
-   Strong expertise in mechanical ventilation, respiratory failure, and intensive care management.
-   Bronchoscopy and pleural-procedure experience is an advantage.
-   Experience in a tertiary hospital or advanced ICU setting is preferred.
-   Excellent clinical judgement, leadership, and multidisciplinary communication skills.

## Benefits

-   Competitive tax-free salary based on qualifications and experience.
-   Medical insurance and annual air ticket.
-   Paid annual leave.
-   Professional development opportunities.
-   Additional benefits in line with hospital policy.