Junior Consultant Obstetrics & Gynecology

Junior Consultant

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Management & Care Plans:

• Inform the concerned consultant immediately upon patient admission.
• Perform and meticulously document patient

  history and physical examinations

  .
• Formulate a

  differential diagnosis

  and develop an initial, documented

  plan of care

  based on established protocols.
• Modify the daily plan of care as needed and write clear, concise daily progress notes.

• Documentation & Administration:

• Obtain and document

  informed consent

  from patients.
• Prepare an appropriate

  discharge summary

  and thoroughly explain all discharge orders to the patient.
• Write the daily duty report, ensuring a proper written handover and takeover.
• Fill out insurance forms for the consultant's signature.

• Clinical Procedures & Investigations:

• Perform

  preoperative workup

  for patients.
• Order appropriate

  investigations, medications, and transfusions

  of blood and blood products.
• Interpret lab and radiology results, as well as hemodynamic parameters in critically ill patients.
• Perform essential procedures such as

  pelvic examinations and Pap smears

  .
• Be competent in performing

  cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

  .
• Perform nasogastric intubation and insert urethral catheters.

• Specialized Care:

• Order and adjust artificial feeding modalities as required.
• Manage patients in the labor room, adhering to established

  Labor Room Protocol

  .

Educational Qualifications

• A medical degree (MBBS) and a postgraduate qualification (MD/DNB) in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
• A valid medical license to practice.

Required Skills

• Clinical Acumen:

  Strong knowledge of obstetrics, gynecology, and surgical procedures.

• Diagnostic Skills:

  Proficiency in formulating differential diagnoses and interpreting complex medical data.

• Procedural Skills:

  Competence in performing a range of procedures, from basic examinations to CPR and intubation.

• Documentation:

  Meticulous attention to detail in all forms of medical documentation, including care plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

• Communication:

  Excellent communication skills to interact with patients, their families, and the wider medical team.

• Teamwork:

  The ability to work collaboratively and effectively under the supervision of senior consultants.