Specialist/Senior Specialist

Job description

Role & responsibilities • Responsible for patient management under the care of consultant in-charge in a safe, compassionate and ethical manner • Work as a team leader during the on-call duties to attend all emergency and ward calls and organize patient management • Modify patient management in an appropriate and timely manner in consultation with the consultant in-charge. • Perform invasive procedures in accordance with the regulations of the Hospital. • Guide and oversee the junior colleagues in the execution of invasive procedures. • Liaise with Departmental and hospitals committees for provision of comprehensive in-patient and post-discharge care for patients. • Provide medical reports and necessary documents to patients, hospital management and other stakeholders in consultation with the consultant in-charge as appropriate. • Delegate duties to and supervise the activities of junior colleagues to provide continuous medical care to patients. • Maintain accurate medical records in EMR. • Participate in inter-departmental clinical meetings to ensure provision of comprehensive management to the patients. • Initiate, participate and present the results of clinical audit within the area of work • Adhere to quality indicators, patient bylaws, TAT and protocols for the dept. • Adhere to prescribed infection control standards • Serve on committees as required by the Head of the Department • Delegate the responsibility in case of inability to attend meeting. • Provide constructive feed-back to junior colleagues reporting to him • Identify areas of cost reduction and process optimisation • Ensure that there are no medico legal issues due to errors and negligence in the dept. In case of such issues, take complete ownership to resolve the matter • Ensure to keep abreast with latest developments in the area of specialization and interest, and maintain a track of CME / CPD • Demonstrate evidence of successful participation in mandatory courses required by the Hospital • Participate in research in collaboration with other Departments • Initiate, conduct, present and publish research relevant to the subject and area of expertise and requirement of the hospital • Impart comprehensive knowledge and training to junior colleagues. • Participate through teaching and discussions in the CME activities organized by the department • To help prepare the teaching material