Consultant Orthopedic Upper limb surgeon

NMC Healthcare is seeking a Consultant Orthopedic Upper Limb Surgeon to provide specialist care for conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. The role involves assessing patients, establishing diagnoses, selecting suitable surgical or non-surgical treatment, and managing complex upper-limb cases. The consultant will also support post-operative rehabilitation and follow-up, with a focus on safe treatment decisions, functional recovery, and positive patient outcomes. The vacancy is listed in Sharjah.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients presenting with upper-limb pain, injury, restricted movement, or musculoskeletal disorders.
• Diagnose conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand.
• Recommend appropriate non-surgical treatment or surgical intervention based on clinical findings.
• Manage complex orthopaedic cases within the consultant’s approved clinical scope.
• Plan treatment and explain available options, expected outcomes, and relevant risks to patients.
• Coordinate post-operative care and rehabilitation to support recovery and restored function.
• Work with other clinicians and rehabilitation professionals to provide coordinated patient care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and follow hospital standards for quality and patient safety.

Requirements and Qualifications

• The vacancy summary does not specify required degrees, fellowship credentials, years of experience, or a particular UAE licensing authority.
• Applicants should hold recognised consultant-level orthopaedic qualifications and the professional licence required for upper-limb surgical practice in the UAE.

Skills and Competencies

The role calls for advanced orthopaedic judgement, sound surgical decision-making, patient communication, and the ability to manage complex cases. A patient-centred approach, accurate documentation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and attention to rehabilitation and functional outcomes are important.

Employment Details

This is a full-time consultant position with NMC Healthcare in Sharjah. Specific credential, subspecialty, and experience requirements should be checked during the application process.