Attending Consultant - Critical Care

To provide high-quality, evidence-based medical care to critically ill patients admitted to the ICU and ensure effective clinical management, patient safety, timely decision-making, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities Assess, diagnose, and manage critically ill patients admitted to the ICU. Develop and implement appropriate treatment and management plans based on clinical requirements and established protocols. Conduct regular patient rounds and ensure timely review and monitoring of patients. Manage medical emergencies, including respiratory failure, shock, sepsis, multi-organ dysfunction, and other critical conditions. Perform and supervise critical care procedures as per clinical competency and hospital protocols. Ensure appropriate documentation of patient assessment, treatment plans, progress notes, and clinical outcomes. Coordinate with consultants and specialists from other departments for multidisciplinary management of patients. Communicate effectively with patients' families regarding the patient's condition, treatment plan, prognosis, and ongoing care. Ensure adherence to infection control practices, quality standards, patient safety protocols, and hospital policies. Participate in clinical audits, mortality and morbidity reviews, quality improvement initiatives, and departmental meetings. Support the training and clinical development of junior doctors, residents, and other clinical staff. Ensure appropriate and timely escalation of complex clinical cases to senior consultants/HOD. Participate in emergency and on-call duties as per departmental requirements and hospital policy. Maintain professional conduct and uphold ethical and clinical standards at all times. Qualifications & Experience MBBS with MD/DNB/DrNB in Anaesthesia, Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, or relevant specialty, with appropriate training/qualification in Critical Care Medicine as per applicable regulatory norms. Relevant experience in managing critically ill patients in a tertiary care hospital/ICU setup. Valid registration with the appropriate Medical Council. Key Competencies Strong clinical and critical decision-making skills. Sound knowledge of critical care protocols and emergency management. Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication and patient/family counselling skills. Commitment to patient safety, quality, and ethical medical practice. Ability to perform effectively in a high-pressure and fast-paced environment.