Job description

JOB TITLE: Pain Medicine Consultant - UAE LOCATION: UAE EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time SECTOR: Healthcare / Hospital / Medical Group ABOUT THE ROLE A leading, internationally accredited healthcare provider in UAE is expanding its multidisciplinary pain management, interventional procedures and rehabilitation pathways and is seeking a highly skilled Pain Medicine Consultant to join its growing clinical team.
The role is designed for internationally trained clinicians seeking career advancement, strong clinical exposure, and the ability to practice within a modern, quality-driven healthcare environment serving a diverse international patient population.
This opportunity is suitable for candidates who can combine advanced clinical expertise with patient-centred communication, multidisciplinary teamwork, and commitment to international healthcare standards.
ROLE OVERVIEW The successful candidate will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment supported by experienced consultants, nurses, allied health professionals and modern diagnostic and treatment infrastructure.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Assess and manage acute, chronic, cancer-related, neuropathic, and musculoskeletal pain conditions.
• Perform image-guided pain procedures including nerve blocks, epidural injections, radiofrequency ablation and joint interventions.
• Develop multimodal pain plans involving medication optimisation, rehabilitation, psychology and lifestyle support.
• Coordinate care with orthopedics, neurology, oncology, rheumatology and rehabilitation teams.
• Educate patients on long-term pain control, functional restoration and safe analgesic use.
• Maintain high standards for consent, documentation, procedural safety and outcome tracking.
• Highly competitive tax-free salary package • Performance-based incentives where applicable • Housing allowance or premium accommodation support • Comprehensive medical insurance • Annual return flight tickets • Professional indemnity / malpractice coverage • Continuing medical education support • Visa and onboarding assistance LICENSING & RELOCATION SUPPORT • Structured DHA / DOH / MOH license conversion assistance • DataFlow and credential verification support • Visa and regulatory processing assistance • Relocation guidance for physician and family where applicable • Dedicated onboarding support for transition into UAE clinical practice IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE • Strong clinical judgement with commitment to evidence-based practice and patient safety.
• Excellent communication skills with culturally diverse patients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to adapt to UAE healthcare regulations, documentation standards and hospital governance expectations.
• Interest in long-term career development within a premium UAE healthcare setting.
HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates may apply with an updated CV and details of current licensing status / eligibility.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.
Applications are welcome from internationally trained pain medicine consultant candidates holding recognised qualifications such as: • American Board certification with Pain Medicine fellowship • UK CCT with Pain Medicine credentialing • FRCA / FFPMRCA or equivalent • European Diploma / recognised pain fellowship • Royal College Certification (Canada) • Australian Fellowship with pain subspecialty training • Arab Board or equivalent recognised specialist qualification Applications are welcome from candidates across USA, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, India, Middle East, Africa and South America, subject to eligibility for UAE licensing and facility credentialing.