Junior Consultant - Paediatrics & Neonatology

Rhea Healthcare; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhea Healthcare in Bengaluru, India seeks Registrars to manage in-patient and out-patient care in Paediatrics and Neonatology under the direct supervision of the Consultant. This role covers NICU care, ward duty, Paediatric Out-Patient services, theatre sessions and emergency duties.

The position involves attending deliveries, admission and discharge documentation, baby examinations, vaccination administration, and daily progress notes for paediatric in-patients, with close documentation and

Qualifications

• MD/DNB/DCH qualification required.
• 2–4 years of clinical experience in paediatrics and neonatology.
• Empathy and patient-centric approach essential.

Responsibilities

• NICU care for admitted babies and daily rounds under supervision.
• Attend in-house deliveries under supervision and admit newborns for observation.
• Review high-risk babies; document treatment plans and vaccinations.
• Handle out-of-hours calls, emergencies, and discuss plans with on-call consultant.
• Manage inpatient paediatric admissions, daily progress notes and discharge planning.

Skills

Paediatrics

Neonatology

Empathy

Communication skills

Patient safety

Time management

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Education

MD/DNB/DCH

Job description

Key Relationships

Patients/In House Consultant /HOD’s/Medical Operations

Main Objective of the Role

Under the direct supervision of the Consultant, Registrars are responsible for the in-patient and out-patient management of patients in both Paediatrics and Neonatology.

Responsibility for NICU Care, Ward cover, Paediatric Out-Patient, Theatre sessions and emergency duties.

Key Responsibilities

NICU

• Looking after all babies admitted to NICU
• Attending daily rounds
• Following the Plan for the day
• Admission and Discharge summaries to be prepared
• Clear Documentation & Communication
• To perform procedures in NICU under supervision/independently

Attending Deliveries

• To attend all in house deliveries under supervision of rostered consultant
• To admit all babies for brief supervision and observation
• Complete all documentations

Post-Natal Ward

• Review all high risk babies and follow the treatment plan
• Baby examination and documentation
• Administration of Vaccines
• New born screening participation and for supervision
• Discharge examination, documentation and follow-up plan after discussion with consultants

Out of Hours

• In addition, expected to attend all out-patient calls as well as emergencies
• Discuss treatment plan with consultant on call and follow.

Inpatient Paediatric Admission

• Examination, Checking, Prescription and Management of Paediatric Inpatient admissions after discussion with Incharge Consultant
• Documentation of daily progress and discharge
• Procedures if any including IV Cannulation

Major Job Qualifications / Specific Skills Required

Education: MD/DNB/DCH Experience 2 – 4 Years

Knowledge and Specific Skills Clinical experience in Paedtircs & Neonatology Empathy/Customer centric Required

Critical Behavioral Competencies Empathy/Communication Skills/Patient Safety /Right Attitude/Problem Solving/Critical Thinking/Conflict Resolution/Patience /Sensitivity/Time Management_