Consultant Ophthalmologist

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with oculoplastic, lacrimal, and orbital conditions.
  • Perform medical and surgical management of eyelid malpositions, eyelid lesions, ptosis, entropion, ectropion, blepharoplasty, and related periocular conditions.
  • Diagnose and manage lacrimal disorders, including epiphora, nasolacrimal duct obstruction, canalicular disorders, and dacryocystitis.
  • Perform lacrimal procedures including probing, intubation, dacryocystorhinostomy, and other related surgeries as appropriate.
  • Assess and manage orbital disease including inflammatory, infective, thyroid eye disease-related, and selected orbital mass cases within scope of expertise.
  • Manage periocular trauma and urgent oculoplastic presentations as required.
  • Work collaboratively with other ophthalmology subspecialties, radiology, ENT, maxillofacial, oncology, endocrinology, and other relevant teams within M42 to provide integrated care.
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation.
  • Participate in outpatient clinics, day-case procedures, operating theatre sessions
  • Support service planning, pathway redesign, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance access, efficiency, and patient outcomes.
  • Supervise, teach, and support junior doctors, optometrists, nurses, and allied healthcare professionals where applicable.
  • Participate in clinical audit, governance, morbidity review, and continuous professional development activities.
  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies, professional standards, regulatory requirements, and patient safety protocols.
  • Contribute to the reputation and growth of the department through high clinical standards, teamwork, and excellent patient care.

Qualifications

  • Medical degree from a recognised institution.
  • Completion of accredited specialist training in Ophthalmology.
  • Fellowship, CCT, CCST, American Board, FRCOphth, or equivalent recognised specialist qualification in Ophthalmology.
  • Fellowship training or equivalent advanced subspecialty training in Oculoplastic, Lacrimal and Orbital Surgery.
  • Eligibility for DOH / HAAD consultant licensure in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
  • Significant post-certification experience as a specialist or consultant in oculoplastic ophthalmology.
  • Demonstrated expertise in eyelid, lacrimal, and orbital surgery.
  • Experience working in a tertiary, specialist eye hospital, or high-volume ophthalmic service is highly desirable.
  • Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage both routine and complex cases safely and effectively.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide compassionate and professional patient care.
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Commitment to clinical governance, audit, teaching, and service development.
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development, research, teaching, or publication activity is desirable.