Senior Registrar

Position Summary

The Pediatric Hemato-Oncology Senior Registrar is responsible for providing comprehensive clinical care to children with hematological disorders and malignancies under the supervision of consultant pediatric hemato-oncologists. The role involves inpatient and outpatient management, participation in multidisciplinary care, teaching, research, and ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Assess, diagnose, and manage pediatric patients with hematological disorders and oncological conditions.
• Provide care for children undergoing chemotherapy, immunotherapy, blood and marrow transplantation, and supportive treatments.
• Manage inpatient admissions, emergency consultations, and outpatient clinics.
• Perform and supervise procedures including bone marrow aspiration, bone marrow biopsy, lumbar puncture, intrathecal chemotherapy administration, and central venous access-related procedures as credentialed.
• Monitor treatment responses and manage treatment-related complications.
• Participate in on-call duties and emergency coverage as per departmental schedules.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with pediatricians, surgeons, radiation oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, pharmacists, nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor board meetings and case discussions.
• Coordinate patient care plans and ensure continuity of care.

Teaching and Training

• Supervise and mentor junior residents, fellows, interns, and medical students.
• Participate in departmental educational activities, journal clubs, and clinical presentations.
• Contribute to the development of clinical training programs.

Research and Quality Improvement

• Participate in clinical research, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and data collection for research protocols.
• Contribute to publications and presentations where applicable.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate medical record documentation.
• Comply with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and patient safety requirements.
• Assist in departmental service development and protocol implementation.