Resident Doctor

Job Description - Resident Doctor (Surgical Gastroenterology) 1. Job Summary 2. Key Responsibilities A. Patient Assessment and Clinical Care

• Evaluate patients presenting with gastrointestinal and abdominal complaints.
• Obtain detailed medical histories and perform physical examinations.
• Assess patients with abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, jaundice, pancreatitis, intestinal obstruction, and other digestive system disorders.
• Review laboratory investigations, imaging reports, and other diagnostic findings.
• Monitor patients clinical conditions and document progress regularly.
• Assist senior consultants in developing and implementing treatment plans.

B. Pre-operative Management

• Evaluate patients scheduled for gastrointestinal and abdominal surgeries.
• Review relevant investigations, including blood tests, ultrasound, CT scans, MRI, and endoscopy reports.
• Ensure pre-operative assessments and documentation are completed.
• Coordinate with the anaesthesia team and other departments for surgical fitness and clearance.
• Assist in obtaining informed consent as per hospital policy and under appropriate supervision.
• Ensure patients are prepared for surgery according to established protocols.

C. Intra-operative Assistance

• Assist consultants and senior surgeons during gastrointestinal surgical procedures, as permitted by training and credentials.
• Maintain appropriate sterile techniques and follow operating theatre protocols.
• Coordinate with the surgical team, anaesthesia team, and nursing staff.
• Ensure relevant patient records and operative documentation are maintained.
• Support safe patient transfer and handover before and after procedures.

D. Post-operative Care

• Monitor patients following gastrointestinal and abdominal surgeries.
• Assess vital signs, pain levels, wound condition, fluid balance, and urine output.
• Monitor for potential complications, including bleeding, infection, anastomotic leak, and other post-operative complications.
• Assist in managing drains, stomas, surgical wounds, and feeding tubes as appropriate.
• Monitor nutritional status, bowel function, and recovery progress.
• Coordinate post-operative investigations and follow-up care under consultant guidance.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding recovery, medication, diet, and discharge instructions.

E. Emergency and Critical Care

• Attend surgical emergencies, including acute abdomen, intestinal obstruction, gastrointestinal perforation, and gastrointestinal bleeding.
• Perform initial assessment and stabilization of patients in emergencies.
• Recognize signs of sepsis, shock, and clinical deterioration and escalate promptly.
• Coordinate urgent investigations and specialist consultations.
• Assist in the management of critically ill surgical patients in accordance with hospital protocols.
• Participate in emergency duty and on-call responsibilities as assigned.

F. Inpatient and Outpatient Department Support

• Participate in daily ward rounds with consultants and senior medical staff.
• Review patient progress and update clinical notes, treatment charts, and discharge summaries.
• Assist with outpatient consultations, patient evaluation, and follow-up visits.
• Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, referrals, and discharges.
• Explain treatment plans and provide basic medical guidance to patients and their families within the scope of the role.

G. Documentation and Coordination

• Maintain accurate and timely medical records and clinical documentation.
• Prepare admission notes, progress notes, investigation requests, and discharge summaries.
• Coordinate with radiology, pathology, gastroenterology, anaesthesia, intensive care, and other relevant departments.
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and hospital quality standards.
• Participate in clinical meetings, case discussions, audits, and academic activities as required.

3. Qualifications and Eligibility

• MBBS degree from a recognized medical institution.
• Valid registration with the relevant State Medical Council or National Medical Register, as applicable.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification or training in General Surgery or Surgical Gastroenterology, if required for the position.
• Candidates must possess the qualifications and credentials appropriate to the designated resident grade.
• Prior experience in general surgery, gastrointestinal surgery, or a hospital setting is preferred.

4. Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and patient management skills.
• Knowledge of gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgical conditions.
• Ability to identify emergencies and escalate cases appropriately.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Attention to detail in clinical documentation.
• Sound decision-making within the scope of training and supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage shift-based responsibilities.

5. Working Conditions

• Full-time hospital-based position.
• Rotational shifts, night duties, weekends, and emergency on-call duties as per departmental requirements.
• Participation in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, operating theatre activities, and emergency services.
• Compliance with hospital policies, clinical protocols, and professional ethics.

6. Key Performance Expectations

• Timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Appropriate monitoring and follow-up of assigned patients.
• Prompt recognition and escalation of clinical deterioration.
• Effective coordination with consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Adherence to patient safety and infection control protocols.
• Professional conduct and compassionate patient care.

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