Role Overview
A senior neurosurgical consultant responsible for providing advanced neurosurgical care within a leading tertiary hospital in Dubai. The role involves managing complex neurosurgical conditions, leading multidisciplinary care pathways, and contributing to the development of a high‑quality neuroscience service.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and manage the full spectrum of neurosurgical conditions, including tumors, trauma, spine disorders, vascular lesions, and functional neurosurgical cases.
- Perform complex neurosurgical procedures using modern microsurgical, endoscopic, and minimally invasive techniques.
- Lead multidisciplinary discussions with neurology, ICU, oncology, radiology, pain management, and rehabilitation teams.
- Oversee pre‑operative evaluation, surgical planning, intraoperative decision‑making, and post‑operative follow‑up.
- Ensure compliance with international standards of patient safety, clinical quality, and documentation.
- Participate in clinical governance, audits, morbidity & mortality reviews, and service improvement initiatives.
- Teach, mentor, and support the development of residents, fellows, and allied health professionals.
- Engage in research, innovation, and evidence‑based practice to enhance neurosurgical outcomes.
Qualifications & Requirements
- CCT / FRCS (Neurosurgery), American Board Certification, or equivalent Tier‑1 qualification.
- Minimum 8–10 years post‑specialty training experience in neurosurgery.
- Proven experience in high‑acuity tertiary or academic medical centers.
- Proficiency with advanced neurosurgical technologies (neuronavigation, intraoperative imaging, neuro‑monitoring).
- Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Eligibility for DHA Consultant License.
Preferred Subspecialty Interests
- Neuro‑oncology
- Spine surgery
- Neurovascular surgery
- Functional neurosurgery
- Minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques