Consultant Gastrointestinal Surgeon - Dubai / FRCS / UK CCT
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A leading, internationally accredited hospital group in Dubai, UAE is expanding its gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgery services and is inviting applications from highly skilled Consultant / Specialist Gastrointestinal Surgeons to join its multidisciplinary surgical team.
This is a career-defining opportunity to practice within a JCI-accredited, technologically advanced surgical environment, delivering complex GI and hepatobiliary procedures to a diverse international patient population.
The role is ideal for internationally trained surgeons seeking tax-free income, access to advanced surgical infrastructure, and global clinical exposure within the UAE healthcare system.
Role Overview
• Position: Consultant / Specialist Gastrointestinal Surgeon
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Hospital Type: Private / Government / Multispecialty / Tertiary Care (JCI-accredited)
• Experience Required: Minimum 3+ years post board certification
• Clinical Scope: Gastrointestinal surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, minimally invasive and laparoscopic procedures
The successful candidate will manage complex gastrointestinal surgical cases while working closely with gastroenterologists, oncologists, and critical care teams.
Key Responsibilities – Gastrointestinal Surgery
• Diagnose and surgically manage gastrointestinal conditions, including colorectal diseases, hepatobiliary disorders, and upper GI pathologies.
• Perform a wide range of open and minimally invasive surgical procedures, including laparoscopic and advanced GI surgeries.
• Manage gastrointestinal oncology cases, including cancers of the stomach, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary tract, in collaboration with multidisciplinary tumor boards.
• Conduct preoperative assessment, surgical planning, and postoperative care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
• Perform procedures such as colectomy, gastrectomy, hepatectomy, cholecystectomy, and pancreatic surgeries.
• Collaborate with gastroenterologists, oncologists, radiologists, and ICU teams for integrated patient management.
• Participate in emergency surgical services, including acute abdomen and GI bleeding cases.
• Ensure adherence to clinical governance, patient safety protocols, and international surgical standards.
• Contribute to clinical audits, research, and continuous medical education initiatives.
• Mentor junior doctors and surgical trainees where applicable.
• Maintain accurate and compliant electronic medical records and documentation.
Requirements
Eligibility & Board Recognition
We welcome applications from internationally trained surgeons with recognised qualifications such as:
• American Board of Surgery (GI / General Surgery with GI focus)
• UK CCT / FRCS (General / GI Surgery)
• European Board Certification
• Royal College Certification (Canada)
• Australian Fellowship
• Arab Board
• MCh / DNB / MS/ FCPS or equivalent recognised specialist qualification
We welcome candidates from USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, Middle East, Africa, and South America.
Candidates should be eligible for DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion (full support provided).
Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive tax-free consultant salary package
• Performance-based incentives
• Housing allowance or accommodation support
• Comprehensive family medical insurance
• Annual return air tickets
• Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage
• Continuing medical education (CME) support
✔ Work within JCI-accredited, world-class hospitals
✔ Access to advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical technologies
✔ Exposure to complex GI and oncological cases
✔ High standard of living, safety, and global connectivity
Licensing & Relocation Support
• End-to-end DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion assistance
• DataFlow and credential verification support
• Visa processing and onboarding assistance
• Relocation support for surgeon and family
A structured onboarding process ensures a smooth transition into clinical practice in Dubai.
Requirements
- •Minimum 3+ years post board certification
- •Diagnose and surgically manage gastrointestinal conditions
- •Perform a wide range of open and minimally invasive surgical procedures
- •Manage gastrointestinal oncology cases
- •Conduct preoperative assessment, surgical planning, and postoperative care
- •Collaborate with other medical teams
- •Ensure adherence to clinical governance and international surgical standards
- •Hold recognised qualifications (e.g., American Board, UK CCT/FRCS, European Board, Royal College Certification, Australian Fellowship, Arab Board, MCh/DNB/MS/FCPS)
Responsibilities
- •Management of complex gastrointestinal surgical cases
- •Working closely with gastroenterologists, oncologists, and critical care teams
- •Participation in emergency surgical services
- •Contribution to clinical audits, research, and continuous medical education
- •Mentoring junior doctors and surgical trainees
- •Maintain accurate and compliant electronic medical records
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