Registrar / Junior Anaesthetist

The Registrar / Junior Anaesthetist is responsible for providing safe and effective anaesthesia care to patients under the supervision of Consultant Anaesthetists. The role includes pre-operative assessment, peri-operative anaesthetic management, post-operative care, emergency airway management, and participation in critical care and resuscitation services as required.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct pre-anaesthetic evaluation of patients, including medical history, physical examination, review of investigations, and assessment of anaesthetic risk.

Assist in preparing patients for general, regional, and local anaesthesia procedures.

Administer anaesthesia under appropriate supervision and according to hospital protocols.

Monitor patients' airway, breathing, circulation, oxygenation, ventilation, and haemodynamic status during procedures.

Perform or assist with airway procedures, including bag-mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation, and supraglottic airway placement as appropriate to training and competence.

Assist with regional anaesthesia and nerve blocks where trained and authorised.

Manage intra-operative complications and promptly escalate serious or unexpected events to the Consultant Anaesthetist.

Provide post-operative monitoring and pain management, including assessment in the recovery area.

Participate in emergency and resuscitation services, including management of critically ill patients and cardiac arrest according to hospital protocols.

Assist with anaesthesia services for emergency surgeries, obstetric procedures, trauma, and other high-risk cases, as applicable.

Provide support in ICU/critical care areas when required and within the scope of training.

Maintain accurate and complete anaesthesia records, patient notes, drug charts, consent documentation, and clinical reports.

Ensure appropriate checking and preparation of anaesthesia machines, airway equipment, monitoring equipment, drugs, and emergency equipment.

Follow infection-control, patient-safety, medication-safety, and hospital policies.

Participate in clinical audits, morbidity and mortality meetings, teaching, training, and continuing medical education.

Communicate effectively with surgeons, nursing staff, ICU teams, emergency teams, patients, and relatives.

Maintain professional confidentiality and adhere to applicable medical ethics and regulatory requirements.

Participate in on-call, night, weekend, and emergency duties as per the hospital roster.

Qualifications

MBBS from a recognised medical institution.

Postgraduate qualification/training in Anaesthesiology such as MD/DNB/DA or equivalent, depending on the hospital's requirements and the designation offered.

Valid medical registration with the relevant State Medical Council/National Medical Commission, as applicable.

Current BLS/ACLS certification is desirable.

Experience

Fresher / Experienced

Previous experience in operation theatre, emergency medicine, ICU, or anaesthesia is desirable.

Experience with airway management, regional anaesthesia, and peri-operative patient management is advantageous.

Contact No

9972946104

Key Competencies

Sound knowledge of anaesthesia principles and peri-operative medicine.

Ability to recognise and manage airway and haemodynamic emergencies.

Good clinical judgement and attention to patient safety.

Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Team-oriented approach.

Accurate clinical documentation.

Willingness to participate in shift and emergency duties.

Key Performance Areas

Patient safety and quality of anaesthesia care.

Appropriate pre-operative assessment and risk identification.

Safe intra-operative monitoring and management.

Timely recognition and escalation of complications.

Effective post-operative pain and recovery management.

Compliance with hospital protocols and documentation standards.

Participation in quality improvement, teaching, and clinical governance activities.

Pay

₹75,000.00 - ₹150,000.00 per month

Work Location

In person