Consultant Thoracic Surgery

Woodston Personnel is seeking an experienced and board-certified Consultant in Thoracic Surgery to join the surgical team of a leading hospital in Saudi Arabia. The role involves the comprehensive management of patients requiring thoracic surgical interventions, including those with lung, esophageal, mediastinal, and pleural diseases. The consultant will lead thoracic surgical services, perform complex procedures, and contribute to teaching, research, and clinical development initiatives in a state-of-the-art environment.

Duties and Responsbilities

The consultant will be responsible for -

• Perform a broad range of thoracic surgical procedures including but not limited to lung resections (VATS/open), mediastinal tumor excision, esophageal surgery, pleural decortication, and tracheal reconstruction

• Manage the full perioperative care of thoracic surgical patients in collaboration with ICU, pulmonology, oncology, and anesthesiology teams

• Provide outpatient consultations and long-term follow-up care for thoracic surgical patients

• Lead or participate in tumor boards, surgical case reviews, and multidisciplinary care conferences

• Supervise and mentor junior surgical staff, residents, and fellows

• Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical protocols and surgical standards

• Participate in hospital committees, quality improvement initiatives, and research activities

• Ensure accurate and thorough clinical documentation and uphold standards of surgical ethics and patient safety

Skills and Computencies

• Advanced technical expertise in open and minimally invasive thoracic surgical techniques

• Excellent clinical judgment, decision-making, and patient management skills

• Strong leadership and team collaboration capabilities

• High-level communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary colleagues

• Commitment to evidence-based practice, academic contribution, and continuous learning

Full time contracts with excellent renumeration and benefits available

Please apply with your CV to register your interest in this role.

• Valid and current medical license or eligibility for licensure in Saudi Arabia

• MUST HAVE postgraduate qualification specialist training as follows: American Board (US), FRCS (Irish, UK, Canadian, Australian or New Zealand), Diplôme d’Études Spécialisées (DES) / CIS French Board, Facharzt (Germany or equivalent) with recognised Subspecialty Certification, Recognised Fellowship in Thoracic Surgery from an accredited institution

• Minimum 3 - 4 years post-board/fellowship experience in a Consultant or attending capacity

• Excellent clinical/ technical skills in his/ her specialty.

• Knowledge of Arabic.