# Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon - Abu Dhabi / Join a Leading Cardiac Care Team

**Company:** [PulseHire HR](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/42d466a5ckTogFYy4xN5ti.md)
**Location:** Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
**Workplace:** on site

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## Description

**JOB TITLE:** Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon - UAE  
**LOCATION:** UAE  
**EMPLOYMENT TYPE:** Full-time  
**SECTOR:** Healthcare / Hospital / Medical Group

**ABOUT THE ROLE**  
A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in UAE is expanding its cardiothoracic surgery and advanced surgical care services and is seeking a highly skilled Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join its growing clinical team. The role is designed for internationally trained clinicians seeking career advancement, strong clinical exposure, and the ability to practice within a modern, quality-driven healthcare environment serving a diverse international patient population. This opportunity is suitable for candidates who can combine advanced surgical expertise with patient-centred communication, multidisciplinary teamwork, and commitment to international healthcare standards.

**ROLE OVERVIEW**  
The successful candidate will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment supported by experienced surgeons, cardiologists, cardiac anaesthesia teams, intensivists, perfusion specialists, allied health professionals, and modern surgical infrastructure.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**  
• Evaluate and manage patients requiring cardiothoracic surgical intervention and complex surgical care.  
• Perform cardiothoracic procedures according to expertise, clinical privileges, and facility capabilities.  
• Manage preoperative assessment, surgical planning, operative care, and postoperative follow-up.  
• Collaborate with cardiology, cardiac anaesthesia, intensive care, rehabilitation, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient management.  
• Participate in clinical discussions, surgical reviews, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety programs.  
• Maintain accurate documentation, informed consent processes, infection control standards, and adherence to clinical guidelines.

## Requirements

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

• American Board of Thoracic Surgery  
• UK CCT / FRCS Cardiothoracic Surgery  
• European Board / national cardiothoracic specialist certification  
• Royal College Certification (Canada)  
• Australian FRACS  
• Arab Board  
• MCh / DNB / FCPS or equivalent recognised specialist qualification

Applications are welcome from candidates across USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, 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 / malpractice coverage

• Continuing medical education support

• Visa and onboarding assistance

**LICENSING & RELOCATION SUPPORT**

• Structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion assistance

• DataFlow and credential verification support

• Visa and regulatory processing assistance

• Relocation guidance for physician and family where applicable

• Dedicated onboarding support for transition into UAE clinical practice

**IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE**

• Strong clinical judgement with 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 current licensing status / eligibility. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.