Job Description

We are seeking a highly qualified Specialist or Consultant Cardiac Anaesthesiologist holding a UK Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or an equivalent internationally recognized specialist qualification to join a reputable healthcare facility in the UAE. The successful candidate will provide specialized anaesthesia and perioperative care for patients undergoing cardiac and major cardiothoracic procedures, adhering to international clinical standards and UAE healthcare regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthetic care for patients undergoing cardiac surgery, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacement, and other complex cardiac procedures.
• Conduct comprehensive preoperative assessments, evaluate cardiovascular risks, review diagnostic investigations, and develop individualized anaesthetic management plans.
• Administer and manage general anaesthesia, advanced haemodynamic monitoring, and perioperative cardiovascular support.
• Perform and interpret transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE/TEE) where appropriately trained and credentialed.
• Manage patients undergoing complex cardiothoracic procedures, including those requiring advanced monitoring and circulatory support.
• Provide anaesthetic management for patients undergoing thoracic aortic surgery and other high-risk cardiac interventions, according to clinical expertise.
• Monitor and manage haemodynamic instability, arrhythmias, bleeding, and other intraoperative complications.
• Provide postoperative care for cardiac surgical patients in collaboration with cardiothoracic surgeons and intensive care teams.
• Manage perioperative pain control, fluid therapy, blood transfusion, and coagulation-related issues.
• Participate in emergency cardiac cases and provide appropriate resuscitation and critical care support.
• Collaborate with cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, perfusionists, intensivists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Recognized medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
• UK Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Anaesthetics, with recognized specialist training and expertise in cardiac anaesthesia.
• Relevant fellowship or advanced training in cardiac anaesthesia, where applicable.
• Appropriate post-qualification experience in cardiac anaesthesia in accordance with UAE licensing requirements.
• Eligibility for Specialist or Consultant classification under DHA, DOH, or MOHAP, subject to individual credential assessment.
• Current or eligible GMC registration and a Good Standing Certificate, where applicable.
• Strong expertise in advanced haemodynamic monitoring, perioperative cardiac care, and management of high-risk surgical patients.
• Willingness to relocate to the UAE.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package based on qualifications and experience.
• Employment visa and medical insurance, subject to applicable regulations and employer policy.
• Annual paid leave and end-of-service benefits in accordance with UAE labour law.
• Annual air ticket or travel allowance, depending on employer policy.
• Relocation assistance, where offered by the employer.
• Opportunities to work in advanced cardiac and tertiary-care facilities.
• Support with UAE healthcare licensing and recruitment, where applicable.