Consultant Cardiologist (Clinical Practitioner)

Role Title: Consultant Cardiologist (Clinical Practitioner)

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Care

  : Provide high-quality clinical care to outpatients and inpatients with various cardiovascular conditions.

• Procedures

  : Perform and interpret diagnostic and interventional cardiological procedures utilising the Cardiac Cath Lab and non-invasive labs (Echocardiography, TMT, Holter, etc.).

• Emergency Management

  : Manage cardiac emergencies, including acute coronary syndromes and heart failure, in the Emergency Department and CCU/ICU settings.

• Collaboration

  : Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of specialists, nurses, and technicians to ensure comprehensive patient management.

• Patient Counselling

  : Educate patients and their families regarding their condition, treatment plans, and preventive cardiology measures.

• Quality Assurance

  : Adhere to NABH standards and clinical protocols to ensure patient safety and quality of care.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Education

  : MCh Cardiology or MCh CTVS or DM Cardiology or DrNB Cardiology or DNB-SS Cardiology.

• Licensure

  : The degree must be recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

• Registration

  : Valid state or national medical council registration.

Experience & Criteria

• Experience Range

  : 0 to 4 years of experience after the completion of super specialisation (DM/DNB-SS).

• Setting Preference

  : Crucially, priority will be given to candidates whose relevant work experience was gained in recognised university or medical college hospital settings.

• Academic Profile

  : While experience in a teaching hospital is prioritised for the clinical exposure it provides, a formal academic profile (teaching designation/research track record) is not mandatory.

Technical & Subject-Specific Expertise

• Proficiency in clinical cardiology and non-invasive diagnostic techniques (2D/3D Echo, Doppler, Stress Testing).
• Competence in invasive cardiac procedures appropriate for the level of experience.
• Familiarity with modern critical care monitoring and life support equipment (e.g., IABP, temporary pacemakers).
• Ability to interpret complex cardiac imaging (64-slice CT Angio, MRI) is desirable.

Compensation

• Salary Range: INR 3.5 Lakhs to INR 8 Lakhs per month.
• Basis: Remuneration is determined based on the number of years of relevant experience (0-4 years) post-super specialisation.

Schedule & Terms

• Availability: Full-time position.
• Services: 24x7 coverage availability as per departmental roster for emergencies