Visiting Consultant

Job Responsibilities:

Patient Diagnosis and Evaluation:

· Conduct detailed medical history interviews and physical examinations of patients

presenting with gynaecologic symptoms.

· Perform and interpret diagnostic tests, including pelvic exams, biopsies, ultrasounds, CT

scans, MRIs, and Pap smears.

· Provide accurate diagnosis and staging of gynaecologic cancers (ovarian, cervical, uterine,

vulvar, vaginal).

Treatment Planning and Management:

· Develop and implement personalized treatment plans for cancer patients, considering their

individual needs and the type/stage of cancer.

· Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including medical oncologists, radiation

oncologists, pathologists, and surgeons, to develop integrated treatment approaches.

· Administer or prescribe chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or other treatments as part of the

oncology care plan.

· Provide counselling and support to patients and their families regarding treatment options,

side effects, and outcomes.

Surgical Care:

· Perform advanced surgeries, such as radical hysterectomies, debulking surgery for ovarian

cancer, pelvic exenterations, and other procedures necessary for treating gynaecologic

cancers.

· Provide post-operative care and monitor patients for complications related to surgery or

treatment.

Follow-up and Long-term Care:

· Monitor patient progress through regular follow-up visits, including managing recurrence

and assessing response to ongoing treatments.

· Coordinate with rehabilitation specialists and palliative care teams for symptom management and quality of life support, particularly for terminal or advanced cancer stages. Administrative Duties: · Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for all patients. · Participate in departmental meetings, tumour board discussions, and case reviews. · Contribute to hospital policy development and quality improvement initiatives related to gynaecologic oncology care. Compliance and Safety: · Adhere to hospital protocols, infection control guidelines, and ethical standards. · Ensure all procedures and treatments comply with regulatory and legal requirements