The Associate Consultant in Neurosurgery is responsible for providing comprehensive neurosurgical care under the supervision of the Consultant. The role includes independent and supervised patient management, surgical assistance, participation in academic and research activities, and ensuring adherence to hospital policies, protocols, and quality standards. The position bridges clinical care, academic contribution, and administrative coordination.
Detailed Roles and Responsibilities
A. Clinical Care Responsibilities
i. Inpatient Management
- Conduct thorough
preoperative and postoperative rounds
. - Manage patients in
wards, high-dependency units, and ICUs
, ensuring timely review and appropriate interventions. - Prepare
daily progress notes
, discharge summaries, and treatment plans. - Identify and manage
postoperative complications
promptly in consultation with senior faculty. - Ensure adequate
pain management and rehabilitation planning
.
ii. Outpatient and Follow-Up Services
- Assist to run
supervised OPD sessions
as per schedule. - Evaluate, diagnose, and manage neurosurgical disorders - cranial, spinal, and peripheral nerve pathologies.
- Advise diagnostic investigations and interpret findings appropriately.
- Offer preoperative counselling, risk assessment, and postoperative follow-up.
- Maintain patient records and ensure continuity of care.
iii. Emergency and Trauma Services
- Attend to
emergency calls
for neurosurgical cases - head/spine injuries, haemorrhages, tumors, etc. - Participate in
Emergency Room (ER) triage
and management with other specialties. - Remain prepared to lead the
neurosurgical trauma response team
when on-call. - Perform or assist in
emergency procedures
(e.g., burr hole, decompressive craniectomy, EVD insertion). - Coordinate
CT/MRI reviews
and rapid surgical decision-making.
iv. Operative Responsibilities
- Assist senior consultants in
complex cranial and spinal procedures
(e.g., tumor resections, aneurysm clipping, spinal instrumentation). - Independently perform
minor and selected major surgeries
, based on competence and departmental protocols. - Participate in
surgical planning
, patient positioning, and postoperative management. - Ensure maintenance of
sterility, instrument care, and operative checklists
. - Contribute to
operative audits
and surgical outcome monitoring
.
B. Skill Enhancement Responsibilities
- Conduct
bedside teaching and demonstrations
for postgraduate trainees and nursing staff. - Present cases at
academic meetings, morbidity & mortality (M&M) discussions
, and clinical audits. - Lead or assist in
journal clubs, seminars, case presentations, and CME programs
. - Engage in
clinical research projects
, case reports, and publications. - Contribute to
protocol development and clinical pathway creation
in line with evidence-based guidelines. - Mentor Staff for thesis work and skill development in neurosurgical techniques.
C. Research and Innovation
- Participate in
clinical and translational research
, data collection, and clinical trials. - Develop
departmental research proposals
and collaborate with basic science teams. - Present findings at
national and international conferences
. - Support the
adoption of new technologies
(neuronavigation, neuroendoscopy, stereotaxy, neuro-monitoring).
D. Support Admin Roles
- Coordinate with
ICU, Radiology, Anaesthesia, Rehabilitation, and other
departments for integrated patient care. - Participate in
hospital accreditation activities
(NABH documentation, audits, SOP compliance). - Maintain
operating theatre efficiency
and ensure timely scheduling of cases. - Ensure
adherence to hospital policies, infection control, biomedical waste disposal
, and safety norms. - Attend
necessary meetings
, and ethical review committees
as required.
E. Patient Safety, Communication, and Ethics
- Obtain
informed consent
and communicate clearly regarding treatment options, risks, and outcomes. - Maintain
confidentiality and professional decorum
at all times. - Exhibit
empathy, compassion, and professionalism
in patient and family interactions. - Report
adverse events, near-misses, and sentinel events
as per hospital policy. - Promote
patient safety culture
within the department.
F. Continuous Professional Development
- Keep updated with
advances in neurosurgery, critical care, and neuroimaging
. - Attend
conferences, workshops, and CME courses
for skill enhancement. - Maintain valid certifications (BLS, ACLS, ATLS, etc.).
- Participate in
peer learning and interdepartmental collaborations
. - Engage in
lifelong learning and professional growth
.
G. Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Clinical outcomes:
Morbidity, mortality, infection rates, re-admission rates.Patient satisfaction:
Feedback and communication quality.Academic contribution:
CME participation.Operational efficiency:
OT utilization, documentation accuracy, turnaround times.Compliance:
Adherence to hospital policies, safety, and ethical standards.
Required Qualification, Skills and Attributes
MBBS + MS-GS + MCh / DrNB - Neurosurgery.
Should possess Medical Council Certificate.
3+ years of relevant Experience post MS.
- In-depth knowledge of
cranial, spinal, and peripheral nerve pathologies
. - Skilled in
neurosurgical techniques
microscopic, endoscopic, and minimally invasive. - Competence in
neuro-critical care management
. - Strong
decision-making and problem-solving
abilities under pressure. - Excellent
communication, leadership, and teamwork
skills. - Commitment to
academic excellence and continuous improvement.
Candidates / Aspirants ready to work at /relocate to Mysore on their own can also apply.
Aspirants are requested to E-mail resume in MS word format only along with photograph and with details on current fixed salary + incentives if any and expected salary.
Please super scribe as "Application for the post of Associate Consultant - Neurosurgery at Manipal Hospital, Mysore" in Subject column when writing / sending / forwarding E-mail.
Work Location - Mysore - Karnataka - India.
You can also connect on Mobile No.:
9886300305
through WhatsApp text message only.
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