Attending Consultant - Neuro Anaesthesia

Max Healthcare; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Max Healthcare invites applications for the Attending Consultant – Neuro Anaesthesia & Critical Care. The role involves delivering comprehensive neuro-anaesthesia and critical care services to neurosurgical patients and those in Neuro ICU, including perioperative management and post-operative care.

The candidate will conduct detailed pre-anaesthesia evaluations, devise anaesthesia plans, manage intraoperative cerebral perfusion and neuroprotection, and collaborate with Neurosurgery, Neurology

Qualifications

• MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology from a recognised institution.
• Fellowship in Neuro Anaesthesia and/or Critical Care preferred.
• Experience in neuro-anaesthesia and management of critically ill neurological/neurosurgical patients.
• Experience in Neuro ICU / Critical Care is preferred.
• Ability to independently manage complex anaesthesia and critical care cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide neuro-anaesthesia for elective and emergency neurosurgical procedures.
• Support neuro-interventional procedures as required.
• Conduct pre-anaesthesia evaluation and risk assessment.
• Formulate anaesthesia plans based on neurological status and surgical requirements.
• Manage intraoperative care focusing on cerebral perfusion and neuroprotection.
• Post-operative management of neurosurgical patients and ICU care.
• Independently manage Neuro ICU patients including traumatic brain injury, stroke, and other emergencies.
• Participate in code blue and emergency airway management.
• Collaborate with Neurosurgery, Neurology and other teams.
• Document assessments and treatment plans.
• Follow infection control and evidence-based guidelines.
• Participate in audits and departmental meetings.
• Guide and mentor junior staff.
• Participate in on-call and emergency duties.

Skills

Neuro Anaesthesia

Neuro Critical Care

Emergency decision-making

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology

Fellowship in Neuro Anaesthesia/ Critical Care

Neuro ICU experience

Job description

Department: Neuro Anaesthesia & Critical Care
Designation: Attending Consultant
Reporting To: HOD / Unit Head Anaesthesia & Critical Care

Job Summary

The Attending Consultant – Neuro Anaesthesia & Critical Care will be responsible for providing comprehensive anaesthesia and critical care services to patients undergoing neurosurgical and neuro-interventional procedures, as well as managing critically ill neurological and neurosurgical patients in the ICU.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neuro-anaesthesia services for elective and emergency neurosurgical procedures, including cranial, spinal and neurovascular surgeries.
• Provide anaesthesia support for neuro-interventional procedures as required.
• Conduct detailed pre-anaesthesia evaluation, risk assessment and patient optimisation.
• Formulate and execute appropriate anaesthesia plans based on the patient's neurological status, comorbidities and surgical requirements.
• Manage complex intraoperative cases with emphasis on cerebral perfusion, intracranial pressure, haemodynamic stability and neuroprotection.
• Provide post-operative management of neurosurgical patients, including those requiring ventilatory and intensive care support.
• Independently manage critically ill patients in Neuro ICU / Critical Care, including patients with traumatic brain injury, stroke, intracranial haemorrhage, post-operative neurosurgical conditions and other neurological emergencies.
• Manage mechanical ventilation, haemodynamic support, sedation, analgesia, fluid and electrolyte management and other critical care interventions.
• Participate in code blue, emergency airway management and resuscitation as required.
• Work closely with Neurosurgery, Neurology, Emergency Medicine and other multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Monitor and manage neurological deterioration and provide timely intervention in critically ill patients.
• Ensure appropriate documentation of patient assessment, treatment plans, procedures and clinical outcomes.
• Follow hospital protocols, infection‑control practices, patient‑safety standards and evidence‑based clinical guidelines.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, academic activities and departmental meetings.
• Guide and mentor Senior Residents and junior members of the anaesthesia and critical care team.
• Participate in on-call and emergency duties as per departmental requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• MD/DNB in Anaesthesiology from a recognised institution.
• Fellowship / qualification in Neuro Anaesthesia and/or Critical Care preferred.
• Relevant experience in neuro-anaesthesia and management of critically ill neurological/neurosurgical patients.
• Experience in Neuro ICU / Critical Care is preferred.
• Ability to independently manage complex anaesthesia and critical care cases.

Key Competencies

• Strong expertise in Neuro Anaesthesia and Neuro Critical Care.
• Sound knowledge of neurophysiology, cerebral haemodynamics and neuro‑monitoring.
• Proficiency in airway management, mechanical ventilation and critical care procedures.
• Strong clinical judgement and emergency decision‑making skills.
• Effective multidisciplinary communication and teamwork.
• Commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence and ethical medical practice.