Plastic Surgeon Consultant

**Job Information**:
Industry
- Health CareCity
- JeddahCountry
- Saudi ArabiaZip/Postal Code
- 11564Number of Positions
- 1We are currently looking for a Plastic Surgeon Consultant who will work for a well-known hospital based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In this role, you will have the following responsibilities:

- Perform invasive surgeries to correct physical deformities in patients
- Administer non-surgical treatment to enhance outward beauty
- Synthesize skin grafts from integra or obtain them from recipient/donor
- Carry out pediatric plastic surgery to treat congenital defects such as cleft palate and polydactyly in children
- Perform microsurgery to transfer tissues to reconstruction sites (head/hand) where they are missing
- Examine and diagnose patients to identify an abnormality and determine suitable course of treatment
- Ensure compliance with establishing surgical techniques during plastic surgery
- Direct and coordinate the activities of nurses, assistants and residents
- Examine operating room and medical instruments to ensure they are clean and sterile
- Confer with other plastic surgeons and medical professionals to exchange ideas
- Use photographs and verbal descriptions to identify patients’ visual expectations and set a reference point
- Inject patients with botox to reduce muscle activity and temporarily lessen appearance of facial wrinkles
- Educate patients on the risks associated with a procedure as well as proffer recommendations on post-operative requirements
- Follow up on patients after surgery to track their healing process and personal adjustment to treatment
- Install prosthetic devices on patients to allow for restoration of appearance.

**Requirements**:
To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:

- Undergraduate degree in a relevant science discipline, then a 4-year doctorate degree in medicine or osteopathy; completed a 5-year residency program, then a 2-year fellowship program for a specialty in plastic surgery. State licensure is also required for practice
- Have completed a speciality Certificate with 3+ years experience from:

- UK/Ireland (CCT/CSCST)
- America/Canada (ABMS/RCPSC/CFPC)
- Australia (FRACP)
- France (DES, DESC)
- OR
- Certificate of Specialisation from Europe i.e. Spain, Germany, Italy, Sweden, with 5 years’ experience post Specialization
Essential Experience
- European or Western passport required for visa purposes
- Training and/or work experience in a Western setting (for example: Western European countries such as UK, Italy, Spain, Germany, France etc)
- Arabic speaking (not essential for most positions)
- Physical Dexterity: Plastic surgeons are able to operate a range of equipment and tools to perform cosmetic surgery
- Attention to detail: They are given to details and are able to carry out delicate processes to give patients their desired appearance
- Problem-solving Skill: They perform surgical and non-surgical procedures to meet the physical requirements of patients.
- Successful completion of their home Medical Licensing Examination / able to get a medical license to work in KSA
- Valid and active medical license in the state where you are currently practicing your profession.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Outstanding hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
- Wonderful bedside manner.
- Excellent communicator who can empathize with patients.
- Flexible working hours.
- Willing to be based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia