Visiting Specialist Doctor & Dentist Recruitment Services

A visiting specialist engagement model allows hospitals and clinics to engage highly qualified specialist doctors or dentists on a short-term, recurring, or project basis, rather than as permanent employees. Specialists typically attend for several days per month or several weeks per year to provide consultations, procedures, clinics, or specialist services that may not be available locally.

Visiting specialist models are commonly used by:

• Hospitals expanding specialist service lines
  
• Private clinics introducing advanced procedures
  
• Healthcare groups in emerging or specialist-led markets
  
• Facilities seeking to reduce overseas referrals
  
• Organisations requiring specialist cover during peak demand

This model is particularly prevalent in the Middle East, but is also used in other international healthcare systems.

Visiting specialists are typically remunerated on a fee-for-service, revenue-share, or sessional basis, depending on local regulations and the clinical service provided. Common structures include:

• Fee per consultation or procedure
  
• Percentage of professional fees billed
  
• Agreed daily or sessional rates

Odyssey Recruitment does not set clinical fees but supports clients in aligning commercial arrangements with local healthcare regulations and market norms.

In most cases, visiting specialists are not employed as permanent staff. They are engaged under:

• Independent contractor arrangements
  
• Visiting privileges agreements
  
• Fixed-term or service-based contracts

The exact structure depends on jurisdiction, regulatory requirements, and organisational preference.

Yes. Even for short-term or intermittent practice, visiting specialists must hold an appropriate medical or dental licence issued by the relevant health authority. This may include:

• Temporary or visiting specialist licences
  
• Time-limited practice authorisations
  
• Facility-specific clinical privileges

Odyssey Recruitment manages or coordinates the licensing and credentialing process as part of our service.

Visiting specialists generally require:

• A suitable visa or work permit
  
• Permission to undertake remunerated clinical activity

Odyssey Recruitment supports healthcare organisations by managing or coordinating visa and work authorisation processes, ensuring compliance with local immigration and labour regulations.

Timeframes vary by jurisdiction, specialty, and regulatory authority. In many Middle Eastern markets, the process can take several weeks to a few months, depending on documentation and approvals. Early planning is essential, particularly for highly specialised services or first-time visiting programmes.

Yes. Many visiting specialists operate on recurring schedules, such as monthly or quarterly visits. Licensing and visa arrangements can often be structured to accommodate repeat visits within an approved timeframe, subject to regulatory approval.

Visiting arrangements are particularly effective for:

• Surgical and procedural specialties
  
• Highly specialised medical subspecialties
  
• Advanced dental services
  
• Fertility and reproductive medicine
  
• Complex diagnostics and interventional care

These models allow organisations to deliver advanced care without sustaining full-time specialist headcount.

Odyssey Recruitment operates on a professional fee-based model, typically covering:

• Specialist identification and introduction
  
• Due diligence and credential review
  
• Licensing and regulatory processing support
  
• Visa and mobilisation coordination
  
• Fees are agreed in advance and aligned with the scope and complexity of the engagement.

All visiting specialists are assessed for:

• Specialist qualifications and experience
  
• Procedural volume and outcomes (where applicable)
  
• International and visiting practice experience
  
• Professional conduct and communication
  
• Suitability for short-term, high-intensity service delivery

This ensures a high standard of patient care and operational reliability.

Yes. We regularly support multi-specialty visiting programmes, including coordinated scheduling, phased onboarding, and regulatory approvals across several clinicians. This is particularly effective for hospitals developing centres of excellence or new service lines.