Senior Consultant - Medical Oncology

Role Purpose

The Senior Consultant – Medical Oncology will provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to patients with solid and hematological malignancies. The role includes diagnosis, treatment planning, systemic anti-cancer therapy, multidisciplinary coordination, patient counselling, clinical governance, and contribution to academic and research activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, stage, and manage patients with various cancers in accordance with established clinical guidelines.
• Develop individualized treatment plans including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, and other systemic anti-cancer treatments.
• Participate actively in Multidisciplinary Tumor Board (MDT) discussions and coordinate treatment with Surgical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Pathology, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and other specialties.
• Monitor treatment response, toxicity, complications, and disease progression and modify treatment plans appropriately.
• Manage oncological emergencies and treatment-related complications.
• Provide clear counselling to patients and families regarding diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, expected outcomes, and potential adverse effects.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of clinical documentation, prescriptions, treatment protocols, discharge summaries, and medical records.
• Follow hospital standards for chemotherapy safety, medication management, infection prevention, patient identification, and clinical quality.
• Maintain compliance with applicable NABH/JCI standards, hospital policies, clinical protocols, and ethical requirements.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, morbidity and mortality reviews, and patient safety programs.
• Guide and mentor junior consultants, residents, fellows, nursing teams, and other clinical staff.
• Participate in academic activities including CME programs, case presentations, teaching sessions, conferences, and clinical meetings.
• Support clinical research, publications, registries, and clinical trials, where applicable.
• Collaborate with the clinical and administrative leadership to improve patient experience, clinical outcomes, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain professional development and stay updated on advances in oncology treatments, guidelines, and emerging therapies.

Qualification

• MBBS from a recognized institution.
• DM / DrNB – Medical Oncology or equivalent recognized qualification.
• Valid registration with the appropriate State Medical Council / National Medical Commission (NMC).