Registrar / Junior Consultant - Emergency Medicine

MD Emergency Medicine (MEM) and MRCEM (Membership of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine) holders are specialized emergency physicians responsible for rapid assessment, stabilization, and treatment of acute illnesses/injuries, performing procedures (like intubation, central lines), leading resuscitation teams, managing diverse cases (trauma, medical, pediatric), documenting care, training juniors, and contributing to quality improvement in fast-paced ED settings, with roles progressing from Senior Resident/Registrar to Consultant/Clinical Lead. Core

Job Roles & Responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

• Rapid Assessment & Stabilization: Quickly triage, diagnose, and initiate treatment for critically ill or injured patients of all ages.
• Procedural Skills: Perform life-saving procedures (airway management, central line insertion, ultrasound-guided resuscitations, fracture stabilization).
• Resuscitation & Crisis Management: Lead resuscitation efforts, managing cardiac arrests (ACLS/PALS protocols) and other emergencies.
• Broad Case Management: Handle a wide variety of conditions, acting like a physician, surgeon, and intensivist simultaneously in the acute phase.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records for seamless care transitions.

Leadership & Training:

• Team Leadership: Lead multi-disciplinary teams in high-stakes situations, coordinating with nurses, surgeons, and other specialists.
• Supervision & Teaching: Support and train junior doctors, participating in departmental education and training programs.
• Quality Improvement: Engage in audits, research, and initiatives to improve department operations and patient outcomes.

Career Progression:

• Junior Roles (Registrar/Senior Resident): Manage patients, supervise juniors, gain advanced experience.
• Senior Roles (Consultant/Clinical Lead): Lead the ED team, manage complex cases, handle strategic planning, research, and departmental management.

Key Differences & Similarities

• Nature of Qualification: MD EM is a postgraduate degree (often India-focused), while MRCEM is an international membership, serving as a pathway to FRCEM (Fellowship) and global practice (UK, Middle East, etc.).
• Core Competencies: Both qualifications develop essential skills in critical care, trauma, resuscitation, diagnostics, and procedural competence, preparing doctors for the diverse and unpredictable nature of emergency medicine.

In essence, whether MD or MRCEM, the role demands versatile, decisive action and comprehensive clinical skills to manage the unpredictable spectrum of medical emergencies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• total work: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person