Junior Consultant

JOBDESCRIPTION

JuniorConsultant–GynaecologicOncology

Department:GynaecologicOncology

1.JobPurpose

Toprovidecomprehensive,evidence-basedclinicalcaretopatientswithgynaecologicalmalignancies,encompassingdiagnosis,staging,treatmentplanning,surgicalmanagement,perioperativecare,follow-upandsupportivecareincoordinationwiththemultidisciplinaryoncologyteam.

2.KeyRolesandResponsibilities

A.ClinicalResponsibilities

- Evaluateandmanagepatientswithsuspectedorconfirmedgynaecologicalmalignancies.

- Conductdetailedclinicalassessmentsandexaminations.

- Reviewinvestigations,imaging,histopathologyandtumourmarkers.

- Planappropriatediagnosticwork-up,stagingandtreatmentstrategies.

- ProvideOPD,inpatientandfollow-upservices.

B.SurgicalResponsibilities

- Assistinmajorandminorgynaecologicaloncologyprocedures.

- Participateinsurgicalstagingandcytoreductivesurgeries.

- Providepreoperativeassessmentandpostoperativecare.

- Performsurgicalprocedureswithinthescopeoftrainingandinstitutionalprivileges.

C.OncologyManagement

- Coordinatechemotherapy,radiotherapyandtargetedtherapyinconsultationwithrespectivespecialists.

- Monitortreatmentresponseandmanagetreatment-relatedcomplications.

- Participateinmultidisciplinarytumourboardmeetings.

- Ensureappropriatesupportiveandpalliativecare.

D.InpatientandEmergencyCare

- Conductregularwardroundsandmonitoradmittedpatients.

- Identifyandinitiatemanagementofoncologicalemergencies.

- Coordinatespecialistreferralsandcriticalcarewhenrequired.

- Ensureappropriatedischargeplanningandcontinuityofcare.

E.PatientCounselling

- Counselpatientsandrelativesregardingdiagnosis,treatmentoptions,risksandprognosis.

- Obtaininformedconsentforproceduresandtreatment.

- Providecounsellingregardingfertilitypreservation,geneticriskandsupportivecare,whereverindicated.

F.AcademicandResearchActivities

- Participateinacademicmeetings,journalclubsandclinicaldiscussions.

- Contributetoclinicalaudits,researchprojectsandpublications.

- Participateinteachingandtrainingofresidentsandjuniormedicalstaff.

- Maintainupdatedknowledgeofcurrentoncologyguidelinesandtreatmentprotocols.

G.QualityandAdministrativeResponsibilities

- Maintainaccurateclinicalrecordsandmedicaldocumentation.

- Ensurecompliancewithhospitalprotocols,infectioncontrolandpatientsafetystandards.

- Participateinqualityimprovementinitiativesandmorbidityandmortalitymeetings.

- AdheretoNABHstandardsandinstitutionalpolicies.

3.QualificationsandExperience

- MBBSwithMS/DNBinObstetrics&Gynaecology.

- DrNB/FellowshipinGynaecologicOncologypreferred,asapplicable.

- RelevantclinicalandsurgicalexperienceinGynaecologicOncology.

- Validregistrationwiththeappropriatemedicalcouncil.

4.KeyCompetencies

- Clinicalevaluation,diagnosisandstagingofgynaecologicalmalignancies.

- Knowledgeofevidence-basedoncologytreatmentprotocols.

- Surgicalskillsandperioperativepatientmanagement.

- Understandingofchemotherapyandradiotherapy.

- Emergencymanagementandcomplicationrecognition.

- Effectivecommunication,counsellingandmultidisciplinarycoordination.

5.KeyPerformanceIndicators(KPIs)

- Qualityandefficiencyofpatientcare.

- Timelyclinicalassessmentandtreatmentcoordination.

- Participationinsurgicalandoncologyservices.

- Patientsafetyandqualityofclinicaldocumentation.

- Patientsatisfactionandcontinuityofcare.

- Contributiontoacademic,researchandqualityimprovementactivities.