Junior Consultant
JOBDESCRIPTION
JuniorConsultant–GynaecologicOncology
Department:GynaecologicOncology
1.JobPurpose
Toprovidecomprehensive,evidence-basedclinicalcaretopatientswithgynaecologicalmalignancies,encompassingdiagnosis,staging,treatmentplanning,surgicalmanagement,perioperativecare,follow-upandsupportivecareincoordinationwiththemultidisciplinaryoncologyteam.
2.KeyRolesandResponsibilities
A.ClinicalResponsibilities
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Evaluateandmanagepatientswithsuspectedorconfirmedgynaecologicalmalignancies.
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Conductdetailedclinicalassessmentsandexaminations.
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Reviewinvestigations,imaging,histopathologyandtumourmarkers.
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Planappropriatediagnosticwork-up,stagingandtreatmentstrategies.
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ProvideOPD,inpatientandfollow-upservices.
B.SurgicalResponsibilities
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Assistinmajorandminorgynaecologicaloncologyprocedures.
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Participateinsurgicalstagingandcytoreductivesurgeries.
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Providepreoperativeassessmentandpostoperativecare.
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Performsurgicalprocedureswithinthescopeoftrainingandinstitutionalprivileges.
C.OncologyManagement
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Coordinatechemotherapy,radiotherapyandtargetedtherapyinconsultationwithrespectivespecialists.
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Monitortreatmentresponseandmanagetreatment-relatedcomplications.
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Participateinmultidisciplinarytumourboardmeetings.
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Ensureappropriatesupportiveandpalliativecare.
D.InpatientandEmergencyCare
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Conductregularwardroundsandmonitoradmittedpatients.
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Identifyandinitiatemanagementofoncologicalemergencies.
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Coordinatespecialistreferralsandcriticalcarewhenrequired.
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Ensureappropriatedischargeplanningandcontinuityofcare.
E.PatientCounselling
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Counselpatientsandrelativesregardingdiagnosis,treatmentoptions,risksandprognosis.
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Obtaininformedconsentforproceduresandtreatment.
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Providecounsellingregardingfertilitypreservation,geneticriskandsupportivecare,whereverindicated.
F.AcademicandResearchActivities
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Participateinacademicmeetings,journalclubsandclinicaldiscussions.
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Contributetoclinicalaudits,researchprojectsandpublications.
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Participateinteachingandtrainingofresidentsandjuniormedicalstaff.
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Maintainupdatedknowledgeofcurrentoncologyguidelinesandtreatmentprotocols.
G.QualityandAdministrativeResponsibilities
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Maintainaccurateclinicalrecordsandmedicaldocumentation.
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Ensurecompliancewithhospitalprotocols,infectioncontrolandpatientsafetystandards.
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Participateinqualityimprovementinitiativesandmorbidityandmortalitymeetings.
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AdheretoNABHstandardsandinstitutionalpolicies.
3.QualificationsandExperience
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MBBSwithMS/DNBinObstetrics&Gynaecology.
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DrNB/FellowshipinGynaecologicOncologypreferred,asapplicable.
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RelevantclinicalandsurgicalexperienceinGynaecologicOncology.
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Validregistrationwiththeappropriatemedicalcouncil.
4.KeyCompetencies
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Clinicalevaluation,diagnosisandstagingofgynaecologicalmalignancies.
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Knowledgeofevidence-basedoncologytreatmentprotocols.
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Surgicalskillsandperioperativepatientmanagement.
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Understandingofchemotherapyandradiotherapy.
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Emergencymanagementandcomplicationrecognition.
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Effectivecommunication,counsellingandmultidisciplinarycoordination.
5.KeyPerformanceIndicators(KPIs)
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Qualityandefficiencyofpatientcare.
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Timelyclinicalassessmentandtreatmentcoordination.
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Participationinsurgicalandoncologyservices.
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Patientsafetyandqualityofclinicaldocumentation.
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Patientsatisfactionandcontinuityofcare.
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Contributiontoacademic,researchandqualityimprovementactivities.