Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and skilled Medical Director to lead our emergency services team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to the development and governance of emergency services in line with national standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide specialist assessment and management of patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
* Lead and participate in the delivery of high-quality, safe, and patient-centred emergency care.
* Supervise and support junior medical staff, including registrars, SHOs, and interns.
* Work in collaboration with other specialties to ensure timely patient flow and effective care pathways.
* Contribute to the development, implementation, and audit of clinical guidelines and protocols.
* Participate in teaching, training, and continuing medical education (CME) activities.
* Engage in clinical governance, quality improvement, and risk management.
* Participate in the Emergency Medicine Consultant on-call rota.
Requirements:
* Registered or eligible for registration on the Specialist Division of the Irish Medical Council (IMC) in the specialty of Emergency Medicine.
* Fellowship of a recognised postgraduate medical training body (e.g., FRCEM, FACEM, ABEM, etc.).
* Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in Emergency Medicine.
* Proven leadership, teaching, and service development experience.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team-working skills.