# Consultant Thoracic Surgeon

**Company:** [Astra ProMed](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/hczqmvtH2UKBrAXQhTgnhf.md)
**Location:** Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

**We're Hiring |** Consultant Thoracic Surgeon

📍 Location: Abu Dhabi

💼 Employment Type: Full-Time

A leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced **Consultant Thoracic Surgeon** to join its surgical team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive surgical care for patients with complex thoracic conditions and contribute to high-quality, patient-centered clinical services.

### Key Responsibilities

-   Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with thoracic surgical conditions.
-   Perform a broad range of thoracic surgical procedures according to qualifications and clinical privileges.
-   Manage patients with benign and malignant diseases of the lungs, pleura, mediastinum, chest wall, and airway.
-   Perform pre-operative assessments and develop appropriate surgical treatment plans.
-   Provide comprehensive post-operative care and monitor patient recovery.
-   Work closely with pulmonologists, oncologists, radiologists, anesthesiologists, intensivists, and other multidisciplinary teams.
-   Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and complex case discussions where applicable.
-   Perform minimally invasive and/or open thoracic procedures within the scope of expertise.
-   Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with clinical documentation standards.
-   Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical governance initiatives.
-   Provide supervision, guidance, and teaching to junior surgeons and medical staff.
-   Maintain up-to-date knowledge of advances in thoracic surgery and evidence-based clinical practice.

## Requirements

### **Qualifications**

-   Medical degree from an accredited medical institution.
-   Recognized postgraduate qualification in **Thoracic Surgery / Cardiothoracic Surgery** or an equivalent specialty qualification.
-   Eligibility for or a valid **DOH Abu Dhabi Consultant licence**.
-   Relevant post-specialization experience appropriate for Consultant level.
-   Strong clinical and surgical experience in thoracic surgery.
-   Current Good Standing Certificate and verifiable professional credentials.
-   Excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.

## Benefits

-   Competitive salary and benefits package, subject to the hospital's assessment and experience.
-   Opportunity to work in a well-established healthcare environment in Abu Dhabi.
-   Multidisciplinary collaboration with experienced medical and surgical teams.
-   Access to modern clinical facilities and advanced surgical services.
-   Professional development and career progression opportunities.