Consultant Psychiatrist (Arabic Speaker / UK Trained) - Sharjah

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join a leading healthcare facility in Sharjah. The ideal candidate will be UK-trained, board-certified, and fluent in Arabic, with strong expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of psychiatric disorders.

This role involves working within a multidisciplinary mental health team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of mental health disorders, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychosis, and personality disorders
• Provide psychiatric evaluations, risk assessments, and ongoing treatment planning
• Manage both acute psychiatric presentations and long-term mental health conditions
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications safely and effectively
• Deliver inpatient, outpatient, and emergency psychiatric care
• Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals
• Provide psychotherapy and supportive counseling when appropriate
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and treatment planning
• Ensure compliance with ethical, legal, and clinical standards in psychiatric practice
• Contribute to clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
• Provide supervision and training to junior doctors and mental health staff
• Promote mental health awareness and patient education initiatives

Requirements

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) from a recognized institution
• Board Certification in Psychiatry (mandatory)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a consultant psychiatrist
• UK CCT / MRCPsych or equivalent Western training strongly preferred
• Fluency in Arabic and English (mandatory/preferable depending on patient population)
• Strong experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care
• Excellent clinical judgment, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage complex and high-risk psychiatric cases
• Strong understanding of cultural sensitivity in mental health care
• Eligibility for UAE medical licensing (MOHAP for Sharjah)

What We Offer

• Competitive tax-free salary package
• Housing and relocation support (depending on employer)
• Modern mental health facilities and multidisciplinary teams
• Multicultural working environment
• Opportunities for continuous professional development
• Strong clinical governance and supportive leadership structure