Consultant - Pediatric Interventional Radiology

Consultant - Pediatric Interventional Radiology

Job Snapshot:

• Role: Consultant - Pediatric Interventional Radiology
• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Dubai
• Industry: Hospital and Health Care
• Function: Physician
• Experience: Significant experience in pediatric radiology and interventional procedures
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Consultant - Pediatric Interventional Radiology is a specialized Hospital and Health Care opportunity in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for an experienced radiologist providing image-guided diagnostic and minimally invasive interventional care for neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients. The consultant will perform vascular and non-vascular procedures using pediatric-specific imaging protocols while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on complex clinical cases.

About the Role

The Consultant Pediatric Interventional Radiologist will combine pediatric imaging expertise with advanced minimally invasive intervention. The clinical scope includes vascular access, biopsies, drainage procedures, vascular malformation management, and other image-guided interventions performed using ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, and appropriate imaging modalities. The position requires careful adaptation of procedures to pediatric patients, including appropriate radiation protection, dose optimization, pre-procedure assessment, and post-procedure management.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret pediatric diagnostic and interventional imaging.
• Deliver image-guided minimally invasive procedures for neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent patients.
• Perform vascular and non-vascular interventional procedures.
• Use ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, and other appropriate imaging modalities to guide interventions.
• Establish and manage pediatric vascular access where clinically indicated.
• Perform image-guided biopsies and percutaneous drainage procedures.
• Participate in the interventional management of vascular malformations.
• Support the management of complex pediatric conditions requiring image-guided intervention.
• Conduct appropriate pre-procedure assessment and planning.
• Provide post-procedure management and clinical follow-up.
• Collaborate with pediatric surgeons, neonatologists, oncologists, anesthetists, intensivists, and other specialists.
• Apply pediatric-specific imaging and interventional protocols.
• Maintain appropriate radiation protection and dose-optimization practices.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and pediatric case conferences.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation.
• Follow evidence-based standards of care.
• Contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in teaching and research activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• MBBS, MD, or equivalent medical degree.
• Recognized Specialist or Consultant qualification in Radiology.
• Fellowship or advanced subspecialty training in Pediatric Interventional Radiology is highly desirable.
• Valid Department of Health - Abu Dhabi license or eligibility, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Significant experience in pediatric radiology and interventional procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex pediatric cases within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent clinical decision-making and communication skills.

Preferred Clinical Expertise

• Pediatric vascular and non-vascular interventions.
• Image-guided pediatric biopsies.
• Pediatric vascular access.
• Percutaneous drainage procedures.
• Vascular malformation management.
• Pediatric tumor interventions.
• Ultrasound-guided procedures.
• CT-guided interventions.
• Fluoroscopy-guided procedures.
• Interventional oncology in pediatric patients.
• Radiation safety and dose optimization.
• Neonatal and pediatric minimally invasive procedures.