Cardiac Surgery Consultant
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center - Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Consultant Cardiac Surgery Jobs at KFSH&RC Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Advance your career in Cardiac Surgery with King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre in Riyadh, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading specialist and tertiary-care hospitals.
KFSH&RC is seeking an experienced Consultant in Cardiac Surgery to join its Medical Department. This opportunity is suited to internationally trained Cardiac Surgeons with extensive specialist experience who are committed to delivering high-quality surgical care, managing complex cardiac conditions and contributing to clinical education and research.
The position offers the opportunity to practise within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment, work alongside experienced medical professionals and contribute to the development of specialized cardiac services.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
As a Consultant in Cardiac Surgery, you will take on a senior clinical role involving the assessment and surgical management of patients with complex cardiovascular conditions.
Your experience and commitment may be rewarded with an attractive employment package that includes tax-free income, generous paid vacation, furnished accommodation, healthcare coverage and annual transportation benefits. Review our salary and benefits package for further information. Benefits vary according to the hospital and employment contract.
Summary
The Consultant, Cardiac Surgery is responsible for the diagnosis, surgical treatment and ongoing medical management of patients with cardiac diseases and conditions, in accordance with approved clinical privileges, hospital medical staff bylaws, policies and procedures.
The Consultant provides specialist inpatient and emergency consultations, delivers high-quality patient care, participates in on-call services and contributes to the department’s clinical, academic, research and administrative activities.
Education/Qualifications Required:
- Basic medical degree from recognized institution
- Post-qualification certification
Qualification Source from: North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.
- USA: The American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS)
- Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Certificate in Cardiac Surgery (RCPS-C)
- UK and Ireland: CCT in Cardiothoracic Surgery and GMC Specialist Register or the recognised Irish specialist qualification and registration.
- Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship from the Royal College (FRACS)
- Western Europe: Equivalent certification to the above
Experience Post-Qualifications:
- Minimum Three (3) years after board/equivalent certification in USA, Canada, Ireland, UK, Australia, New Zealand and France (DES).
- Minimum Five (5) years after board/equivalent certification in Spain, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Norway, Austria, Netherlands, Greece and France (DIS).
- Current experience must be from North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.
License:
- Current and good-standing license or registration permitting practice in the candidate’s country of residence.
- Must hold current professional medical license from North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality specialist care in all aspects of Cardiac Surgery within approved clinical privileges.
- Assess, diagnose and manage patients presenting with cardiac diseases and conditions requiring surgical evaluation or intervention.
- Provide inpatient and emergency consultations upon request, responding within the timeframes established by hospital policy.
- Participate in multidisciplinary discussions and collaborate with cardiologists, cardiac anaesthesiologists, intensivists and other healthcare professionals in developing patient management plans.
- Provide ongoing assessment and follow-up of patients throughout their surgical care.
- Conduct daily morning rounds to assess patient progress, review treatment plans and identify patients ready for discharge.
- Coordinate discharge planning and ensure discharge orders are completed 24 hours before the planned discharge.
- Provide on-call services and maintain availability and response times in accordance with hospital policies.
- Complete medical records accurately and within the required timeframes.
- Perform other clinical duties related to Cardiac Surgery as assigned.
Academic and Educational Responsibilities
- Provide clinical orientation, bedside teaching and supervision to interns, residents and fellows as assigned.
- Participate in departmental educational activities, clinical teaching sessions and postgraduate training programmes.
- Contribute to the professional development and clinical training of junior medical staff.
- Attend and participate in national and international medical conferences and relevant professional meetings.
- Maintain and develop specialist knowledge through continuing medical education and professional development activities.
Research Responsibilities
- Participate in clinical, basic and translational research projects in accordance with the hospital’s Research Advisory Council policies.
- Contribute to research activities aimed at advancing cardiac surgical knowledge, improving patient outcomes and supporting postgraduate medical education.
- Participate in research initiatives that contribute to the hospital’s academic and international recognition.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Undertake administrative responsibilities assigned by the Head of Section or Chairman.
- Participate in departmental meetings, mandatory hospital activities and relevant clinical or administrative committees.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical techniques and practices that support effective use of departmental and hospital resources.
- Follow current hospital and medical staff bylaws, policies, procedures and professional regulations.
- Participate in personal and team training, education and professional development.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
How to Apply
Please click Apply Here to share your up-to-date CV with Elizah, our Digital Recruitment Assistant. Your CV should clearly show your education, current professional license, employment dates and Consultant Cardiac Surgery experience.
There is no recruitment fee charged to candidates. Applications will be reviewed against the hospital’s requirements.