Walk-in - Consultant - Neurosurgeon - 3-6 yr Exp - Pallikaranai

Dr.Kamakshi Memorial Hospital; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital in Chennai invites a neurosurgeon to lead clinical care across trauma, tumor, spine, and vascular cases. The role emphasizes acute management, operative planning, and multidisciplinary teamwork with neurologists, anesthetists, and critical care specialists.

The candidate should have MBBS, MS General Surgery, and valid medical registration, with approximately 6 years of experience. The position is full-time and on-site in a teaching hospital setting.

Qualifications

• MBBS + MS (General Surgery) + MCh / DNB (Neurosurgery) required.
• Valid medical registration and eligibility to practice in the region.
• 6 years of experience (consultant/junior consultant role depending).
• Experience in handling neurosurgical emergencies and trauma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage neurosurgical conditions including trauma, tumors, vascular lesions, spine disorders, and nerve injuries.
• Perform elective and emergency neurosurgical procedures (cranial and spine).
• Provide specialist opinion for OPD, IP, emergency, ICU, and trauma cases.
• Manage pre-operative evaluation, operative planning, and post-operative care.
• Perform bedside procedures in the ICU/ward as necessary.
• Attend neurosurgical emergencies including head injury and spine injury.
• Support neuro ICU management and ventilator decisions.
• Participate in tumor boards and multidisciplinary reviews.
• Guide junior doctors, residents, and nursing staff.

Skills

Neurosurgery

Clinical rounds

Education

MBBS + MS (General Surgery) + MCh / DNB (Neurosurgery)

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Clinical Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage neurosurgical conditions, including trauma, tumors, vascular lesions, congenital anomalies, spine disorders, and nerve injuries.
• Perform elective and emergency neurosurgical procedures (cranial and spine).
• Provide specialist opinion for OPD, IP, emergency, ICU, and trauma cases.
• Manage pre-operative evaluation, operative planning, and post-operative care.
• Perform bedside procedures in the ICU/ward as necessary.

2. Emergency & Critical Care

• Attend neurosurgical emergencies, including head injury, spine injury, stroke requiring intervention, and acute neurological deterioration.
• Support the critical care team with neuro ICU management, ventilator support decisions, and monitoring of neurosurgical patients.
• Participate in trauma team response when required.

3. Surgical Skill & Procedures

• Perform surgeries such as:
  • Craniotomy, craniectomy, tumor excision
  • Skull base surgeries
  • Aneurysm clipping/vascular surgeries (as applicable)
  • Endoscopic neurosurgery Spine surgeries (decompression, fixation, instrumentation)
  • Microneurosurgery procedures
• Ensure adherence to sterile techniques, surgical safety standards, and OT protocols.

4. Patient Monitoring & Documentation

• Conduct regular rounds in the wards and ICU.
• Maintain clear, accurate case sheets, operative notes, consent forms, and discharge summaries.
• Ensure timely updating of EMR/HIS documentation.

5. Coordination & Multidisciplinary Care

• Work collaboratively with neurologists, anesthetists, intensivists, the rehabilitation team, radiology, and emergency physicians.
• Participate in clinical discussions, tumor boards, and interdisciplinary case reviews.

6. Quality, Standards & Compliance

• Follow hospital clinical protocols, NABH standards, and infection control practices.
• Participate in audits, morbidity-mortality meetings, and quality improvement activities.
• Ensure accurate and ethical clinical decision-making.

7. Teaching & Mentoring (If applicable)

• Guide junior doctors, residents, and nursing staff.
• Conduct training sessions on neurocritical care, emergency management, and operative techniques.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBBS + MS (General Surgery) + MCh / DNB (Neurosurgery).
• Valid medical registration and eligibility to practice in the region.
• 06 years of experience (depending on consultant/junior consultant role).
• Experience in handling neurosurgical emergencies and trauma preferred.