General Anaesthesia Doctor

Job Description (JD) Associate Consultant General Anaesthesia

Job Title: Associate Consultant – General Anaesthesia
Department: Anaesthesia
Reporting To: Senior Consultant / Director – Anaesthesia
Experience: 5+ years of post MD/DNB experience in General Anaesthesia within a multispecialty or tertiary care hospital

Qualification:

• MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology from a recognized institution
• Valid State Medical Council/NMC registration
• Fellowship in Critical Care, Regional Anaesthesia, Pain Management, or Cardiac/Neuro Anaesthesia will be an added advantage

Job Summary

The Associate Consultant – General Anaesthesia is responsible for providing comprehensive perioperative anaesthesia care across multiple surgical specialties. The role includes pre-operative evaluation, administration of anaesthesia, intraoperative patient management, post-operative pain management, emergency response, and ICU support while ensuring patient safety and adherence to clinical protocols.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre-anaesthetic evaluations and assess patients for surgical fitness.
• Formulate individualized anaesthesia plans based on patient condition and surgical requirements.
• Administer general, regional, and monitored anaesthesia safely for elective and emergency procedures.
• Monitor patients throughout surgery and manage any intraoperative complications.
• Provide post-operative monitoring, pain management, and recovery care.
• Participate in management of critically ill patients requiring airway management and ventilatory support.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations including trauma, code blue, obstetric emergencies, and difficult airway management.
• Support ICU and emergency department for critical patient care whenever required.
• Maintain accurate documentation of anaesthesia records and clinical notes.

Patient Care & Safety

• Ensure compliance with NABH, infection control, and patient safety standards.
• Follow WHO Surgical Safety Checklist and departmental protocols.
• Promote safe medication practices and anaesthesia equipment safety checks.
• Ensure informed consent and effective patient counselling regarding anaesthesia procedures.

Academic & Quality Responsibilities

• Participate in departmental CMEs, academic meetings, mortality & morbidity reviews, and case discussions.
• Guide and mentor junior residents and postgraduate trainees.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and protocol development.
• Stay updated with advances in anaesthesia techniques and evidence-based practices.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Coordinate effectively with surgeons, nursing staff, OT personnel, and ICU teams.
• Assist in OT scheduling and efficient utilization of operation theatres.
• Ensure proper maintenance and readiness of anaesthesia machines, monitors, and emergency equipment.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, accreditation standards, and documentation requirements.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical expertise in general and regional anaesthesia.
• Proficiency in airway management, difficult airway algorithms, and resuscitation.
• Experience in perioperative critical care and emergency anaesthesia.
• Sound knowledge of anaesthesia equipment and monitoring systems.
• Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Strong documentation and medical record management.
• Commitment to ethical medical practice and patient-centered care.

Preferred Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of post MD/DNB experience in General Anaesthesia at a tertiary care or multispecialty hospital.
• Experience across specialties including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, ENT, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Gastro Surgery, Oncology, Neurosciences, and Laparoscopic Surgery.
• Exposure to ICU, trauma care, and emergency anaesthesia will be preferred.