Senior Resident – Medical Oncology

WritingJob Description

Senior Resident / Attending Consultant – Radiation OncologyJob Summary

We are seeking qualified and motivated medical professionals for the position of Senior Resident / Attending Consultant in Radiation Oncology. The selected candidate will be responsible for evaluating cancer patients, supporting diagnosis and treatment planning, providing specialized oncology care, and monitoring patient progress.

The role requires strong clinical expertise in radiation oncology, sound medical judgment, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred cancer care.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Evaluation and Diagnosis: Assess patients with suspected or confirmed cancer, review medical histories, evaluate clinical findings, and contribute to diagnosis and treatment decisions.

Radiation Oncology Care: Provide specialized clinical care in radiation oncology and radiotherapy in accordance with established medical protocols.

Treatment Planning: Participate in radiation treatment planning based on the patient's diagnosis, disease stage, clinical condition, and multidisciplinary recommendations.

Clinical Assessment: Review diagnostic reports, imaging studies, laboratory results, and medical records to support appropriate treatment decisions.

Patient Monitoring: Monitor treatment response, assess side effects, identify complications, and coordinate appropriate clinical interventions.

Oncology Consultation

Counsel patients and their families regarding treatment options, potential risks, expected outcomes, and follow-up care.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiologists, medical physicists, radiation therapists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

Clinical Documentation

Maintain accurate and complete patient records, treatment notes, clinical assessments, and follow-up documentation.

Patient Safety and Compliance: Adhere to hospital protocols, radiation safety standards, infection-control procedures, and applicable clinical guidelines.

Continuity of Care

Coordinate follow-up consultations, evaluate treatment outcomes, and support ongoing patient management.

Clinical Quality Improvement

Participate in case discussions, clinical audits, departmental meetings, and quality-improvement initiatives as required.

Required Qualifications

MD or DNB in Radiation Oncology.

Postgraduate qualification in Radiotherapy or Radiation Oncology.

Valid medical registration with the appropriate medical council.

Up to 3 years of relevant post-specialization experience, depending on the position and institutional requirements.

Required Clinical Skills

Radiation Oncology and Radiotherapy

Cancer Diagnosis and Management

Clinical Assessment and Patient Evaluation

Radiation Treatment Planning

Oncology Consultation and Patient Counselling

Interpretation of Diagnostic Reports and Medical Imaging

Treatment Response Assessment

Management of Treatment-Related Side Effects

Patient Monitoring and Clinical Documentation

Radiation Safety and Clinical Protocol Compliance

Multidisciplinary Patient Care

Preferred Candidate Profile

Strong knowledge of cancer diagnosis, staging, treatment modalities, and patient management.

Understanding of radiotherapy techniques, treatment planning principles, and radiation safety.

Ability to interpret clinical findings and contribute to evidence-based treatment decisions.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient-counselling skills.

Compassionate, ethical, and patient-focused approach to cancer care.

Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical environment.

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and professional judgment.

Key Performance Expectations

Deliver safe, effective, and patient-centred oncology care.

Support accurate treatment planning and appropriate clinical management.

Monitor patient progress and identify treatment-related complications promptly.

Maintain complete and accurate clinical documentation.

Coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Follow established clinical guidelines, radiation safety procedures, and hospital quality standards.

Support continuity of care and positive patient experiences.

Education

Mandatory Qualification

MD or DNB in Radiation Oncology.

Relevant Specialization

Radiotherapy / Radiation Oncology.

Pay

₹300,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year

Work Location

In person