Visiting Consultant

Requisition Id:  7282
  1. Clinical Responsibility:
  • To admit patients and perform procedures independently as per privileges bestowed upon him or her as per hospital policy.
  •  To conduct in-patient rounds independently and with the respective junior consultants, and duty medical officers.
  • To mention operation notes and post-operative plan of care in the medical record.
  • To supervise registrars and ensure that they discharge their duties in an effective and efficient manner.
  • To verify the examination findings & medication orders written by the junior consultants and registrar.
  • To impart relevant patient education as and when required.
  • To mention date, time, name and signature against all entries in the medical record.
  • To countersign any verbal order given to DMOs, Jr. Consultants and Registrars as and when needed.
  • To prepare the rota in coordination with the registrar on call.
  • To prepare ‘On Call’ rota in coordination with colleagues and registrars in the department.
  • To attend to patient’s complaints reported by the registrars or nursing staff as & when required.
  • To give orders for discharge as per the patients conditions & intimate the registrar / resident to do the needful.
  • To attend to all emergencies while on call.
  • To impart training to the residents & registrars.
  • To abide by the policies & procedures of the Hospital.
  • To help ensure compliance with Quality standards & closure of the non-conformities.
  1. Research:
  • Conduct medical research to aid in controlling and curing disease, to investigate new medications, and to develop and test new medical techniques.
  • To be a thesis guide for fellows, residents and PhD candidates.
  1. Administrative:
  • Coordinate and direct work of nurses, medical technicians and other health care providers.
  •  Inform students and staff of types and methods of Cardiac Intervention administration, signs of complications, and emergency methods to counteract reactions.
  •  Manage Cardiac Services, coordinate with other medical activities and formulate plans and procedures.
  1. Teaching:
  • Must take part in the ongoing teaching activities.
  • Organize workshops, seminars, conferences at local, regional and national level.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, set priorities, and work independently and in a team environment.
  •  Professional oral and written communication skills; must be able to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization, as well as communicate with tact, diplomacy, and a high level of cultural sensitivity
  • Strong attention to detail.
  •  Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
  • Good planning and organizational skills
  • Professional appearance and manner

*Procedure always requires discussion or presence of Consultant and above.