Consultant / Specialist Hand Surgeon - Australian Board, UAE

Job Summary

We are seeking qualified Consultant and Specialist Hand Surgeons with Australian Board-recognized specialist qualifications to join leading healthcare facilities across the UAE. The ideal candidates should have extensive experience in diagnosing and managing hand, wrist, and upper limb conditions, performing complex reconstructive and microsurgical procedures, and providing comprehensive surgical care.

International candidates are welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and upper extremities.
• Perform surgical procedures for hand and wrist injuries, fractures, dislocations, and complex trauma.
• Manage tendon, nerve, ligament, and soft tissue injuries.
• Perform microsurgical procedures, including nerve repair, tendon reconstruction, and vascular repair, where appropriately trained.
• Treat congenital hand deformities and acquired abnormalities.
• Perform reconstructive procedures following trauma, infection, burns, and tumour removal.
• Manage carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, Dupuytren’s contracture, and other common hand conditions.
• Provide surgical treatment for arthritis and degenerative conditions of the hand and wrist.
• Evaluate patients and develop individualized surgical and non-surgical treatment plans.
• Interpret diagnostic imaging, including X-rays, ultrasound, CT, and MRI.
• Provide postoperative care, rehabilitation planning, and follow-up management.
• Collaborate with orthopaedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, physiotherapists, and rehabilitation specialists.

• MBBS / MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
• Australian-recognized specialist qualification in Orthopaedic Surgery or Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, with appropriate subspecialty training in Hand Surgery.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS), where applicable to the specialist pathway.
• Relevant post-specialization clinical experience in Hand Surgery.
• Current or previous AHPRA registration, as applicable.
• Proven experience in complex hand and upper limb surgical procedures.
• Eligibility for Specialist or Consultant licensing under the relevant UAE healthcare authority requirements.

• Attractive tax-free salary package.
• Accommodation or housing allowance.
• Annual air tickets.
• Medical insurance.
• Family benefits, subject to employer policy.