Consultant Thoracic Surgeon

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive surgical consultations and clinical assessments for patients with thoracic conditions.

• Diagnose and manage a wide range of diseases affecting the lungs, pleura, mediastinum, and chest wall.

• Perform thoracic surgical procedures, including lung resections, lobectomy, segmentectomy, and other indicated interventions.

• Evaluate and manage patients with lung cancer, pulmonary nodules, pleural effusions, pneumothorax, and other thoracic disorders.

• Perform minimally invasive thoracic procedures, including video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), where applicable.

• Assess patients with mediastinal tumours, chest wall lesions, and other complex thoracic conditions.

• Interpret diagnostic investigations, including chest X-rays, CT scans, PET scans, bronchoscopy findings, and relevant pathology reports.

• Develop individualised surgical and treatment plans based on patients’ clinical conditions and diagnostic findings.

• Provide preoperative assessment, surgical planning, and postoperative care to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

• Manage postoperative complications and coordinate appropriate follow-up care.

• Collaborate with pulmonologists, medical and radiation oncologists, radiologists, anaesthesiologists, and critical care specialists.

• Participate in multidisciplinary tumour board meetings and contribute to the management of patients with thoracic malignancies.

• Counsel patients and their families regarding diagnoses, surgical options, potential risks, and expected outcomes.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and medical records.

• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental activities.

• Ensure compliance with clinical guidelines, patient safety standards, and institutional policies.

• Stay up to date with advances in thoracic surgery, minimally invasive techniques, and evidence-based surgical practice.

Qualifications

• Recognised specialist qualification in Thoracic Surgery or Cardiothoracic Surgery, as applicable to the role and licensing requirements.

• Recognised Tier 1 specialist qualification, including ABMS, Canadian Royal College certification, UK CCT/CCST, European Board, or an equivalent recognised qualification.

• Minimum 3–5 years of post-specialisation experience in Thoracic Surgery.

• Extensive experience in the surgical management of thoracic diseases and conditions.

• Proven expertise in thoracic surgical procedures, with experience in minimally invasive techniques considered an advantage.

• Experience managing thoracic oncology cases and other complex thoracic conditions.

• Experience working in a hospital or multidisciplinary clinical environment.

• Eligibility for Consultant-level licensing with DHA, DOH, or MOHAP.

Required Skills

• Strong clinical and surgical expertise in General Thoracic Surgery.

• Excellent surgical judgement, diagnostic skills, and clinical decision-making abilities.

• Proficiency in interpreting thoracic imaging and relevant diagnostic investigations.

• Ability to manage complex surgical cases and postoperative complications.

• Strong communication and patient counselling skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice, and continuous professional development.

Compensation

An attractive tax-free package will be offered based on the candidate’s qualifications, clinical expertise, professional experience, and background.