Surgeon

Role Overview

The Consultant Plastic Surgeon will be responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, planning, and performing reconstructive, trauma-based, and aesthetic surgical procedures. The role involves delivering high-quality clinical care, ensuring patient safety, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate should possess a strong foundation in reconstructive and cosmetic procedures and demonstrate exceptional surgical precision and clinical judgement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Surgical & Clinical Responsibilities

• Reconstructive Surgery:

  Perform procedures for congenital abnormalities, trauma injuries, cancer defects, and deformity corrections (e.g., flap surgeries, skin grafting, breast reconstruction, cleft surgeries, hand surgery).

• Aesthetic/Cosmetic Surgery:

  Conduct elective surgeries including rhinoplasty, facelift, blepharoplasty, liposuction, abdominoplasty, breast augmentation/reduction, etc.

• Trauma & Burn Management:

  Provide surgical intervention for burns, complex injuries, soft tissue trauma, and facial fractures in coordination with trauma teams.

• Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures:

  Deliver injectable and laser-based aesthetic therapies (e.g., fillers, Botox) based on hospital scope.

2. Patient Management & Consultation

• Conduct detailed pre-operative patient assessments including surgical eligibility, risks, and outcome expectations.
• Develop customized surgical treatment plans tailored to patient needs.
• Provide post-operative care, monitor healing progress, and manage complications.
• Offer counselling on recovery pathways and lifestyle-adjustments post surgery.

3. Collaboration & Administration

• Work collaboratively with anesthesiology, dermatology, oncology, radiology, and nursing teams.
• Maintain accurate and compliant EMR documentation of consultations and surgeries.
• Participate in clinical meetings, morbidity review, tumor boards, and quality audits.
• Ensure compliance with hospital protocols, medical ethics, safety, and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Education:

  DrNB / MCh in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery from a recognised institution.

• Medical License:

  Valid medical license and surgical registration in India.

• Experience:

  0–3 years post-residency/fellowship experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery.