Pediatric Plastic Surgery Consultant

Pediatric Plastic Surgery Consultant

  • SEHA Health System
  • Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Join SEHA Health System in Abu Dhabi as a Consultant in Pediatric Plastic Surgery 

Why Join this leading Healthcare Institution?
Specialized Practice – Treat complex pediatric cases 
Innovative Environment – Work with advanced treatment technologies.
Attractive Package – Tax-free salary, relocation support, and full healthcare coverage.

If you are a Pediatric Plastic Surgery Consultant and want to advance your career in a world-class setting, apply today!

Summary

 The Consultant in Pediatric Plastic Surgery provides expert assessment, diagnosis, surgical management, and long-term care for infants, children, and adolescents with congenital and acquired conditions requiring plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Education/Qualification:

Qualification Source from: North America, Western Europe, Australia or New Zealand.

  • Basic medical degree from recognized institution
  • Post-qualification certification 
    • USA: American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)
    • Canada: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Certificate Pediatric Plastic Surgery  (FRCPC)
    • UK and Ireland: GMC/CCST Specialist Register in Pediatric Plastic Surgery
    • Australia and New Zealand: Fellowship from the Royal College in Pediatric Plastic Surgery (FRACP)

Experience:

      • Minimum of two (2) years of experience post-board/equivalent certification in Austria, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland (CCST), United Kingdom (CCT) Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden OR  Switzerland,
      • Sub-Specialties: Minimum of two (2) years of experience post-sub-specialty certification in Austria, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, or the UK.

License:

  • Current and in a Good Standing Medical License to practice in country of residence.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and long-term management of infants, children, and adolescents with congenital and acquired conditions requiring plastic and reconstructive surgery.
  • Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations, review medical histories, perform physical examinations, interpret diagnostic investigations, and formulate individualized surgical and treatment plans.
  • Perform a broad range of pediatric plastic and reconstructive procedures, including correction of cleft lip and palate, craniofacial anomalies, congenital hand deformities, soft tissue abnormalities, skin lesions, and traumatic injuries.
  • Manage pediatric burn injuries, scar revisions, complex wound care, and reconstructive procedures to restore function and appearance.
  • Provide preoperative assessment, surgical planning, intraoperative management, and postoperative follow-up to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Work closely with pediatricians, craniofacial surgeons, ENT surgeons, maxillofacial surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated multidisciplinary care.
  • Provide consultation services to emergency departments, inpatient units, intensive care units, neonatal units, outpatient clinics, and other specialties as required.
  • Accept and manage referrals from primary care providers, pediatric specialists, emergency services, inpatient units, and external healthcare facilities.
  • Lead inpatient ward rounds and outpatient clinics; review, reassess, and monitor patients throughout treatment and long-term follow-up.
  • Manage postoperative complications, monitor healing and functional outcomes, and modify treatment plans as clinically indicated.
  • Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding diagnoses, surgical options, expected outcomes, potential risks, and postoperative care requirements.
  • Provide counseling, education, and emotional support to patients and families throughout the treatment and recovery process.
  • Promote a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care within a multicultural healthcare environment.
  • Supervise and provide clinical guidance to junior doctors, residents, fellows, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Participate in clinical teaching, case discussions, surgical training, and mentorship activities.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, peer reviews, morbidity and mortality meetings, and performance improvement initiatives.
  • Contribute to the development of clinical pathways, surgical protocols, pediatric plastic surgery programs, and service improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
  • Comply with patient safety requirements, informed consent policies, infection prevention measures, and all accreditation and regulatory guidelines.
  • Participate in quality improvement projects, clinical audits, research activities, safety reporting, and continuous professional development to advance pediatric plastic surgery services.