Consultant Breast Surgeon - Oncoplastic Care
Job Description and Requirements
Consultant Breast Surgeon - Oncoplastic CareJob Snapshot
Role: Consultant Breast Surgeon - Oncoplastic Care
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Medical Practice
Function: Medical Practitioner
Experience: Minimum 8-10 years post-specialization
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Consultant Breast Surgeon - Oncoplastic Care in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Medical Practice opportunity through Allocation Assist Middle East for an experienced female surgeon specializing in benign and malignant breast disease, breast cancer surgery and oncoplastic techniques. This hiring opportunity is suited to a consultant with advanced expertise in breast-conserving surgery, mastectomy, lymph node procedures and multidisciplinary treatment planning within a dedicated breast care environment.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Industry: Medical Practice
Function: Medical Practitioner
Salary: 60000-85000
Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Female
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Consultant Breast
The consultant works closely with breast radiology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology and reconstructive surgery teams to develop individualized treatment strategies. The role also contributes to early detection, patient education, clinical governance and service development across a multidisciplinary breast program.
Key Responsibilities
* Assess patients presenting with suspected or confirmed breast disease.
* Conduct comprehensive clinical breast examinations.
* Review mammography, ultrasound, MRI and other relevant breast imaging.
* Interpret diagnostic investigations alongside clinical findings.
* Diagnose and manage benign breast conditions.
* Evaluate breast lumps and determine appropriate investigation pathways.
* Assess patients presenting with breast pain.
* Investigate nipple discharge and other concerning breast symptoms.
* Diagnose and treat breast infections.
* Manage patients identified as having high-risk breast conditions.
* Evaluate patients with newly diagnosed breast malignancy.
* Develop surgical treatment strategies based on tumor characteristics, imaging and patient preferences.
* Perform breast-conserving surgery including lumpectomy.
* Undertake mastectomy when clinically indicated.
* Perform sentinel lymph node biopsy.
* Conduct axillary lymph node dissection where required.
* Apply oncoplastic surgical techniques to appropriate breast cancer procedures.
* Coordinate reconstructive planning with plastic and reconstructive surgeons.
* Review surgical pathology and incorporate findings into ongoing treatment decisions.
* Participate actively in multidisciplinary breast cancer meetings.
* Collaborate with breast radiologists on image-guided biopsy pathways.
* Coordinate localization procedures for non-palpable breast lesions.
* Work with medical oncologists on systemic treatment planning.
* Collaborate with radiation oncologists regarding adjuvant radiotherapy pathways.
* Coordinate with pathologists to clarify complex diagnostic findings.
* Refer patients for genetic or additional specialist assessment when clinically appropriate.
* Provide detailed pre-operative counseling.
* Explain surgical options, potential risks and anticipated outcomes clearly.
* Obtain informed consent before operative treatment.
* Prepare patients appropriately for breast surgery.
* Manage post-operative recovery and identify complications promptly.
* Provide structured follow-up after breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy.
* Coordinate long-term surveillance for patients treated for breast cancer.
* Educate patients about breast cancer screening and early detection.
* Counsel high-risk patients on preventive strategies and available treatment options.
* Support shared decision-making throughout diagnosis and treatment.
* Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
* Follow DHA requirements and applicable hospital policies.
* Apply infection prevention and surgical safety standards.
* Protect patient confidentiality and uphold ethical medical practice.
* Participate in breast surgery clinical audits.
* Contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
* Support research and evidence-based development within breast care.
* Mentor junior physicians and surgical trainees.
* Participate in departmental education and clinical training.
* Maintain continuing medical education in breast surgery and oncoplastic techniques.
Ideal Profile
The position requires an MBBS or equivalent recognized medical degree followed by completion of an accredited residency in General Surgery.
Candidates should hold Board Certification or an equivalent specialist qualification in General Surgery together with fellowship or subspecialty training in Breast Surgery, Oncoplastic Breast Surgery or Surgical Oncology with a strong breast focus.
A minimum of 8-10 years of post-specialization experience at consultant level is required.
The successful surgeon should demonstrate extensive experience in breast cancer surgery, benign breast disease and advanced oncoplastic procedures.
Strong procedural expertise in lumpectomy, mastectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy and axillary surgery is essential.
Experience working within a dedicated breast unit, tertiary-care hospital or internationally accredited healthcare institution is highly desirable.
Candidates should hold a DHA Eligibility Letter, active DHA License or meet the requirements for Consultant licensure in Dubai.
Female candidates are required for this position.
Excellent communication and counseling skills are essential, particularly when discussing cancer diagnosis, surgical choices, body image and long-term treatment expectations.
Skills Set
* Breast surgery
* Oncoplastic breast surgery
* Breast cancer surgery
* Surgical oncology
* Benign breast disease
* Malignant breast disease
* Breast-conserving surgery
* Lumpectomy
* Mastectomy
* Sentinel lymph node biopsy
* Axillary lymph node dissection
* Oncoplastic techniques
* Breast assessment
* Breast imaging review
* Breast lump assessment
* Nipple discharge evaluation
* Breast infection management
* High-risk breast care
* Surgical treatment planning
* Breast cancer staging
* Multidisciplinary breast care
* Breast radiology collaboration
* Image-guided biopsy coordination
* Lesion localization
* Medical oncology coordination
* Radiation oncology coordination
* Reconstructive surgery coordination
* Pathology review
* Pre-operative counseling
* Informed consent
* Post-operative care
* Long-term surveillance
* Breast cancer screening
* Patient education
* Clinical documentation
* Infection control
* Surgical safety
* Clinical governance
* Clinical audit
* Quality improvement
* Medical education
* Surgical mentoring
* Continuing medical education
Why Join Us
Breast surgery remains a highly specialized area of cancer care, with increasing emphasis on early diagnosis, multidisciplinary management and techniques that combine oncological safety with improved cosmetic outcomes. This opportunity allows an experienced consultant to manage both complex breast cancer and benign breast disease while applying advanced oncoplastic surgical methods within a modern healthcare environment in Dubai.
The role offers strong professional scope for collaboration with radiology, oncology, pathology and reconstructive surgery teams while contributing to quality improvement, education and breast service development. Continued growth in integrated breast care also provides long-term career stability and opportunities to advance specialist surgical practice.
About the Company
Allocation Assist Middle East is a specialist healthcare recruitment organization connecting experienced physicians and medical professionals with hospitals and healthcare institutions across the Middle East. The company supports recruitment, credentialing, licensing and placement while matching advanced clinical and surgical expertise with suitable regional healthcare opportunities.



