Neurosurgeon

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Job Title: Consultant - Neurosurgery

Department: Neurosurgery / Neuroscience

Reporting To: Medical Director / Head of Department

Position Summary

The Neurosurgeon will be responsible for the diagnosis, evaluation, surgical treatment, and post-operative management of patients with disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems. This includes advanced surgical interventions involving the brain, spine, spinal cord, and intracranial/extracranial vasculature. The ideal candidate will handle both elective complex procedures and acute neuro-trauma emergencies while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary medical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical & Outpatient Care (OPD): Conduct outpatient consultations, perform thorough neurological examinations, interpret advanced diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, PET, EEG), and design individualized treatment plans.
• Surgical Interventions: Perform a wide range of complex neurosurgical procedures, including:
• Brain: Craniotomies for tumor excision, aneurysm clipping, hematoma evacuation, and shunt insertions.
• Spine: Discectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, and spinal cord decompression or stabilization.
• Advanced/Minimally Invasive: Utilizing neuro-navigation, microsurgery, and endoscopic techniques where applicable.
• Emergency & Trauma Management: Promptly attend to neurosurgical emergencies, including acute traumatic brain injuries (TBI), spinal cord trauma, intracranial hemorrhages, and ruptured aneurysms.
• Inpatient & Intensive Care (ICU): Lead daily clinical rounds in the wards and the Neuro ICU; manage critical post-operative care and continuously monitor neurological recovery status.
• Patient Counseling: Clearly explain complex diagnoses, surgical risks, expected outcomes, and rehabilitation pathways to patients and their families with empathy and professionalism.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Partner closely with Neurologists, Neuroradiologists, Anesthesiologists, Intensivists, and Physiotherapists to provide comprehensive, holistic patient care.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain immaculate electronic medical records (EMR), operation notes, discharge summaries, and ensure strict adherence to hospital quality protocols and clinical safety guidelines.
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional manual dexterity, surgical precision, and physical stamina for long surgeries.
• Strong critical thinking and crisis-management abilities to make rapid, high-stakes decisions under intense pressure.
• Excellent communication skills to navigate sensitive, emotionally charged conversations with family members.
• Strong orientation toward continuous learning and adopting modern surgical technologies (e.g., image-guided navigation).
  
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: MBBS followed by M.Ch / DNB in Neurosurgery from a recognized and accredited institution.
• Registration: Valid registration with the Medical Council of India (MCI) / National Medical Commission (NMC) or respective State Medical Council.