General Practitioner

 

Description:

acely Cancer Care is the first dedicated oncology homecare provider in the UAE. Founded by a UK-trained haematology-oncology specialist nurse and a highly experienced homecare CEO. Together, we are redefining how cancer care is delivered – bringing safe, specialised support into the home, where patients feel most at ease. Our mission is to make cancer treatment more personal, more compassionate, and more accessible across the UAE.

 

Key Responsibilities

· Conduct comprehensive home visits, medical reviews, and physical assessments

· Diagnose, manage, and treat acute complications related to cancer and its therapies

· Manage oncologic emergencies (e.g., febrile neutropenia)

· Provide advanced symptom control for pain, nausea, dyspnoea, fatigue, and cachexia

· Deliver holistic palliative care in collaboration with the wider team

· Interpret diagnostic results (labs, imaging).

· Coordinate care plans with oncologists, palliative care, pharmacy, and nursing staff

· Provide clinical leadership and contribute to protocol development and safety audits

· Maintain meticulous medical records and ensure regulatory compliance

 

Core Clinical Skills

· Strong clinical decision-making in the community or low-resource settings

· Acute management of immunotherapy- and chemotherapy-related toxicities

· Advanced symptom management and palliative care provision

· Familiarity with oncologic emergencies and escalation protocols

· Ability to conduct safe and thorough remote or in-person assessments

· Prescription of supportive medications

· Experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary or hospital-at-home setting

· Excellent documentation and risk assessment practices

 

Essential Qualifications

· Medical degree (MD or equivalent) from an accredited institution.

· Minimum of 2-5 years of experience

· Expertise in managing cancer patients in community or acute settings.

· Strong communication skills with a patient-centered approach to care.

· Commitment to ongoing professional development and advancements in oncology.

· Valid UAE driver’s license and willingness to travel to home visits

 

Person Specification

· A passion for team-work, patient focused care with the ability to build and share best practice and offer a first-class patient experience

• Confident in making clinical decisions and diagnosing patient needs
• Genuinely committed to providing personal, high-quality cancer care at home
• Empathetic and supportive when working with patients and families through difficult times
• Organised, dependable, and able to work independently in a homecare setting
• Able to manage complex cases and work well with other healthcare professionals
• Comfortable caring for patients at all stages, including palliative care
• Respectful, adaptable, and able to work with people from different cultural backgrounds