South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Family Physician (United Arab Emirates)

The closing date is 15 February 2026

Job summary

Following an international tender process by the Department of Health, Abu Dhabi, Maudsley Health successfully bid for a contract to deliver permanent inpatient care in Abu Dhabi. The Maudsley Team has significant local, on the ground, clinical experience but a new team of clinical and support staff will be required to deliver services at the new Maudsley Health Hospital.

A Hospital has been acquired, is in the process of complete redesign, and will open during 2025. 138 beds are planned across 11 wards. A Clinical Academic Group structure will be adopted, similar to that in South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, the CAGs being formed are;

Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS)

Addictions

Adult

Mental Health of Older Age (MHOA)

Intellectual Disability

o Specialist Services such as Mother and Baby and Eating Disorders will also be provided.

All CAGs will have inpatient services, day care and outpatient services, specialist services and innovation will be encouraged in all CAGs as will internal and external training. The Hospital will be able to access support from South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

The Consultant Family Physician provides comprehensive, patient-centred primary medical care within a specialised mental health hospital setting. The role focuses on holistic assessment, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and ongoing management of acute and chronic medical conditions, while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary mental health teams. The post holder will ensure care is delivered in line with Department of Health (DoH) - Abu Dhabi regulations and Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation standards, with a strong emphasis on patient safety, quality improvement, and continuity of care.

The postholder will be responsible for supervising other GPs and GP interns.

They are also required to contribute towards training.

About us

Maudsley Health is the brand name for the collaboration between South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) and MACANI, the local partner. It was formed in 2015 to support the development of high-quality mental health services within the Middle East. Ambitious development plans are being progressed, and the service is growing geographically and clinically in a planned way. Maudsley Health began by providing child and adolescent mental health services in Abu Dhabi in 2015 and then Adult Mental Health Services in 2017. In 2018 the service successfully bid for a contract to work with the then Ministry of Health and Prevention (now Emirates Health Services) to support the development of Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital in Dubai.

The aim of Maudsley Health in the UAE is to deliver high quality mental health services, including advice, training and consultation across the range of mental health problems. This requires working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary colleagues, other professionals, families and patients. The service aims to provide a supportive environment using evidence-based approaches and will offer training and development to professionals.

The post is being created to support the development of services in the Middle East.

The postholder will have access to an office and computer facilities; the use of an electronic record system is required.

Date posted

28 January 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-7768126-UAE

Job locations

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

London

SE5 8AZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

Provide high-quality, evidence-based family medicine services to patients, including those with complex mental health needs and comorbid physical conditions based on NICE guidelines.

Conduct comprehensive medical assessments, formulate differential diagnoses, and develop integrated management plans aligned with best practice guidelines.

Manage acute presentations, chronic disease clinics, preventive health screenings, and health promotion activities.

Perform and interpret relevant diagnostic tests and investigations, ensuring timely follow-up and documentation.

Provide medical clearance, fitness-for-treatment assessments, and ongoing physical health monitoring for psychiatric patients.

Participate in on-call and emergency coverage as per hospital policy.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Work closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, allied health professionals, and social workers to deliver integrated, coordinated care.

Contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, case conferences, and discharge planning.

Ensure effective communication with patients, families, and carers, respecting confidentiality and informed consent requirements.

Patient Safety and Quality (JCI Alignment)

Adhere to all JCI International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs), including accurate patient identification, medication safety, infection prevention, and effective communication.

Ensure complete, timely, and accurate medical documentation in the electronic medical record in line with JCI and DoH standards.

Participate in clinical audits, peer reviews, incident reporting, root cause analyses, and quality improvement initiatives.

Promote safe prescribing practices, medication reconciliation, and monitoring of adverse drug reactions.

Governance and Compliance (DoH Abu Dhabi)

Maintain full compliance with DoH licensing, privileging, and scope of practice requirements.

Practice in accordance with DoH clinical guidelines, local laws, and UAE healthcare regulations.

Support regulatory inspections, accreditation surveys, and internal compliance reviews.

Maintain valid malpractice insurance and professional registration at all times.

Education and Professional Development

Participate in teaching, supervision, and mentoring of GPs, residents, and medical students where applicable.

Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) and maintain required CME hours as per DoH regulations.

Contribute to clinical education initiatives related to physical health in the hospital.

Leadership and Professional Conduct

Demonstrate professional, ethical, and compassionate practice consistent with organisation values and medical staff bylaws.

Support service development initiatives, pathway optimisation, and population health strategies within the hospital.

Actively promote a culture of respect, teamwork, accountability, and patient-centred care.

Supervise, line manage and performance manage other GPs and family physicians in the team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

Provide high-quality, evidence-based family medicine services to patients, including those with complex mental health needs and comorbid physical conditions based on NICE guidelines.

Conduct comprehensive medical assessments, formulate differential diagnoses, and develop integrated management plans aligned with best practice guidelines.

Manage acute presentations, chronic disease clinics, preventive health screenings, and health promotion activities.

Perform and interpret relevant diagnostic tests and investigations, ensuring timely follow-up and documentation.

Provide medical clearance, fitness-for-treatment assessments, and ongoing physical health monitoring for psychiatric patients.

Participate in on-call and emergency coverage as per hospital policy.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Work closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, allied health professionals, and social workers to deliver integrated, coordinated care.

Contribute to multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, case conferences, and discharge planning.

Ensure effective communication with patients, families, and carers, respecting confidentiality and informed consent requirements.

Patient Safety and Quality (JCI Alignment)

Adhere to all JCI International Patient Safety Goals (IPSGs), including accurate patient identification, medication safety, infection prevention, and effective communication.

Ensure complete, timely, and accurate medical documentation in the electronic medical record in line with JCI and DoH standards.

Participate in clinical audits, peer reviews, incident reporting, root cause analyses, and quality improvement initiatives.

Promote safe prescribing practices, medication reconciliation, and monitoring of adverse drug reactions.

Governance and Compliance (DoH Abu Dhabi)

Maintain full compliance with DoH licensing, privileging, and scope of practice requirements.

Practice in accordance with DoH clinical guidelines, local laws, and UAE healthcare regulations.

Support regulatory inspections, accreditation surveys, and internal compliance reviews.

Maintain valid malpractice insurance and professional registration at all times.

Education and Professional Development

Participate in teaching, supervision, and mentoring of GPs, residents, and medical students where applicable.

Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) and maintain required CME hours as per DoH regulations.

Contribute to clinical education initiatives related to physical health in the hospital.

Leadership and Professional Conduct

Demonstrate professional, ethical, and compassionate practice consistent with organisation values and medical staff bylaws.

Support service development initiatives, pathway optimisation, and population health strategies within the hospital.

Actively promote a culture of respect, teamwork, accountability, and patient-centred care.

Supervise, line manage and performance manage other GPs and family physicians in the team.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognised by the Department of Health (DoH) - Abu Dhabi
Completion of recognised postgraduate training in Family Medicine

Desirable

Additional qualifications in chronic disease management, preventive medicine, or integrated care
Training or certification in quality, patient safety, or clinical leadership

Person Specification

Education

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical degree recognised by the Department of Health (DoH) - Abu Dhabi
Completion of recognised postgraduate training in Family Medicine

Desirable

Additional qualifications in chronic disease management, preventive medicine, or integrated care
Training or certification in quality, patient safety, or clinical leadership

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

London

SE5 8AZ

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

London

SE5 8AZ

Employer's website

https://www.slam.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)