Senior Registrar

Job Title: Senior Registrar – Medical Gastroenterology

Department: Gastroenterology

Reports To: Consultant Gastroenterologist / Head of Department

Location: [Hospital Name]

Job Summary

The Senior Registrar in Medical Gastroenterology is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients with gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic, and biliary disorders. The role involves inpatient and outpatient management, endoscopic procedures, participation in academic activities, teaching, and supporting departmental quality initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary diseases.
• Conduct daily ward rounds and coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage inpatient admissions, consultations, and emergency gastroenterology cases.
• Supervise junior residents and medical officers in patient management.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records and documentation.

Endoscopic Procedures

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy as per competency and institutional privileges.
• Assist in advanced endoscopic procedures such as ERCP, EUS, EMR, and PEG placement where applicable.
• Ensure adherence to infection control and patient safety protocols during procedures.

Academic and Teaching Responsibilities

• Participate in departmental academic programs, journal clubs, case presentations, and CME activities.
• Teach and mentor junior residents, interns, and medical students.
• Contribute to clinical research, audits, and publication activities.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining departmental quality standards and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in clinical audits, mortality reviews, and quality improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.