Emergency Medicine - Consultant

Narayana Health (NH); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Narayana Health seeks a senior Emergency Medicine physician to provide expert-level care for emergency and critically ill patients across trauma, cardiac, neurological and medical emergencies. You will lead resuscitation and stabilization in high-acuity cases and supervise junior doctors, residents, nurses, and paramedics.

You will coordinate admissions, discharges and referrals with other specialties, liaise with ICU, surgical, medical and radiology teams, and help develop protocols, audits,

Qualifications

• MBBS + MD/DNB in Emergency Medicine or MD in Internal Medicine/Anesthesia with Fellowship in Emergency Medicine (or equivalent)
• 5+ years post-specialization (flexible based on hospital policies)
• Valid registration with the Medical Council (State/National)

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level care for emergency and critically ill patients across trauma, cardiac, neurological and medical emergencies.
• Lead emergency resuscitation and stabilization efforts in high-acuity scenarios.
• Supervise and mentor junior doctors, residents, nurses, and paramedics.
• Make timely decisions about admissions, discharges, and referrals in coordination with other specialties.
• Liaise with ICU, surgical, medical, radiology, and specialty teams for multidisciplinary management.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of emergency care protocols and clinical pathways.
• Ensure adherence to patient safety, clinical governance, and hospital quality standards.
• Participate in departmental audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, and clinical improvement initiatives.
• Involve in emergency preparedness, mass casualty incident management, and disaster response planning.
• Engage in academic activities, including clinical teaching, simulation training, and CME programs.
• Support the hospital's accreditation processes (NABH/JCI or equivalent).

Skills

Airway management

Central lines

Ultrasound (POCUS)

Crisis management

Leadership

Communication

EMR documentation

Education

MBBS + MD/DNB in Emergency Medicine

MD in Internal Medicine/Anesthesia with Fellowship in Emergency Medicine

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert-level care for emergency and critically ill patients across a wide spectrum of acute conditions, including trauma, cardiac, neurological, and medical emergencies.Lead emergency resuscitation and stabilization efforts in high-acuity scenarios.Supervise and mentor junior doctors, residents, nurses, and paramedics.Make timely decisions about admissions, discharges, and referrals in coordination with other specialties.Liaise with ICU, surgical, medical, radiology, and specialty teams for multidisciplinary management.Contribute to the development and implementation of emergency care protocols and clinical pathways.Ensure adherence to patient safety, clinical governance, and hospital quality standards.Participate in departmental audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, and clinical improvement initiatives.Involve in emergency preparedness, mass casualty incident management, and disaster response planning.Engage in academic activities, including clinical teaching, simulation training, and CME programs.Support the hospital's accreditation processes (NABH/JCI or equivalent).

Qualifications and Experience

• Educational Qualification: MBBS + MD/DNB in Emergency Medicine or MD in Internal Medicine/Anesthesia with Fellowship in Emergency Medicine (or equivalent international qualification)
• Experience: Minimum 5 years post-specialization (flexible based on hospital policies)
• Licensure: Valid registration with the Medical Council (State/National)

Key Skills

• Proficiency in emergency procedures: airway management, central lines, point-of-care ultrasound, etc.
• Strong clinical judgment, decision-making, and crisis management skills
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to function effectively in a high-pressure environment
• Familiarity with EMR systems and emergency care documentation

Desirable Attributes

• Experience in trauma centers, cardiac arrest teams, or mass casualty care
• Certification in ACLS, ATLS, PALS (mandatory/preferred based on role)
• Interest in research, quality improvement, and teaching .