Junior Consultant

Job Description

Job Purpose: Diagnosestreatsdiseases of heart and its functions. Examines patient for symptoms indicative of heart disordersusing medical instruments and equipment. Job Responsibilities: Clinical Responsibility: To admit patients and perform procedures independently as per privileges bestowed upon him or her as per hospital policy. To conduct in-patient rounds independently and with the respective junior consultantsand duty medical officers. To mention operation notes and post-operative plan of care in the medical record. To supervise registrars and ensure that they discharge their duties in an effective and efficient manner. To verify the examination findings & medication orders written by the junior consultants and registrar. To impart relevant patient education as and when required. To mention datetimename and signature against all entries in the medical record. To countersign any verbal order given to DMOsJr. Consultants and Registrars as and when needed. To prepare the rota in coordination with the registrar on call. To prepare On Call rota in coordination with colleagues and registrars in the department. To attend to patient s complaints reported by the registrars or nursing staff as & when required. To give orders for discharge as per the patients conditions & intimate the registrar / resident to do the needful. To attend to all emergencies while on call. To impart training to the residents & registrars. To abide by the policies & procedures of the Hospital. To help ensure compliance with Quality standards & closure of the non-conformities. Research: Conduct medical research to aid in controlling and curing diseaseto investigate new medicationsand to develop and test new medical techniques. To be a thesis guide for fellowsresidents and PhD candidates. Administrative: Coordinate and direct work of nursesmedical technicians and other health care providers. Inform students and staff of types and methods of Cardiac Intervention administrationsigns of complicationsand emergency methods to counteract reactions. Manage Cardiac Servicescoordinate with other medical activities and formulate plans and procedures Teaching: Must take part in the ongoing teaching activities. Organize workshopsseminarsconferences at localregional and national level . Candidate Requirements: Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environmentset prioritiesand work independently and in a team environment. Professional oral and written communication skills; must be able to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organizationas well as communicate with tactdiplomacyand a high level of cultural sensitivity Strong attention to detail. Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner Good planning and organizational skills Professional appearance and manner