Job Description – Senior Resident, Department of Neurology

Designation: Senior Resident
Department: Neurology
Reports To: Head of Department / Consultant Neurologist

Job Responsibilities

• Examine and assess patients with neurological disorders.

• Manage inpatients, outpatients, and neurological emergencies.

• Attend emergency and on-call duties as per the duty roster.

• Assist consultants in diagnosis and treatment planning.

• Manage common neurological conditions such as stroke, seizures, headache, epilepsy, neuropathy, and movement disorders.

• Assist in procedures such as lumbar puncture and other neurological procedures as required.

• Review and interpret relevant investigations such as CT/MRI, EEG, EMG/NCS, and laboratory tests.

• Maintain proper patient records, case sheets, progress notes, and discharge summaries.

• Communicate with patients and their relatives regarding treatment and progress.

• Coordinate with other departments for multidisciplinary patient care.

• Participate in teaching, case discussions, seminars, and academic activities.

• Participate in research, audits, and departmental quality-improvement activities.

• Follow hospital policies, infection-control practices, and patient-safety guidelines.

• Maintain professional conduct, confidentiality, and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• MD/DNB in General Medicine or Pediatrics with DM/DNB/DrNB Neurology, as applicable.

• Valid medical registration.

• Good clinical and communication skills.

Key Skills

• Good neurological examination skills.

• Ability to manage neurological emergencies.

• Good clinical decision-making and teamwork.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Commitment to patient care and continuous learning.