Chronic Pain & Spinal Care Physiotherapist — Private Family, Abu Dhabi

Medical Staff Talent is introducing a UK & European-trained Physiotherapist specialising in chronic pain and spinal care to a private family in Abu Dhabi. Two adults in the family have recurrent neck and lower-back pain linked to long working days and constant travel.

The family travels often, including European summers and time on its yacht, and the treatment plan travels with it. Six-day weeks and 24/7 availability are normal in Gulf household appointments, and the family plans around both.

The Mandate

• Assessment and management of spinal pain using manual therapy, exercise and pacing strategies.
• Short, frequent sessions fitted around the family’s working day and travel.
• Workstation, car and in-flight posture advice for each family member.
• Coordination with the family physician on imaging, referrals and medication.
• Strict observance of household protocol and the family’s NDA.

Requirements

• Physiotherapy degree from a UK or European institution, with postgraduate training in spinal assessment and the management of persistent pain.
• At least 6 years of post-qualification clinical experience.
• Full registration, in good standing, with a UK or European regulator.
• Experience in a spinal triage or interface service is valued.
• Fluent English and proven discretion in private settings.
• Availability to begin within six weeks of offer.
• Able to relocate alone (live-in, single-status) and to travel anywhere in the world with the family, often at short notice.

Package

• From £60,000 a year gross, depending on experience.
• Medical insurance is covered; professional indemnity insurance is not included.
• Flights and travel are always paid for by the family.
• The salary is agreed directly between the family and the clinician; each clinician should take advice from their own tax adviser on whether the income is taxable in their circumstances.
• Fully free accommodation within the family’s residence.
• Permanent, with annual leave and a contract that is renewed every year.

Scope of Engagement

Medical Staff Talent introduces and verifies clinicians. The engagement is contracted directly between the family and the clinician, and all local arrangements (visa, licensed entity, coordination with local clinics) remain with the family’s own office and advisers.

Confidential Application

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