The Emergency Medicine Registrar plays a key role in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED). The post requires strong clinical acumen, the ability to manage a broad range of acute conditions, and to work efficiently as part of a multidisciplinary team under the supervision of Emergency Medicine Consultants.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
* Perform initial assessment, investigation, and management of patients presenting with acute medical, surgical, trauma, paediatric, and psychiatric emergencies.
* Prioritise cases based on triage, clinical urgency, and departmental capacity.
* Resuscitate and stabilise critically ill or injured patients in line with Advanced Life Support principles (e.g., ACLS, ATLS, PALS).
* Liaise with specialty teams for referrals, admissions, or further patient management.
* Participate in major incident responses and provide input in clinical decision-making.
* Ensure complete, accurate, and timely documentation of patient records, prescriptions, and discharge summaries.
Departmental Duties
* Attend daily handover meetings, clinical ward rounds, and case reviews.
* Contribute to maintaining patient flow and departmental efficiency.
* Engage with clinical governance, infection prevention and control, and quality improvement initiatives.
* Supervise and support junior doctors, interns, and medical students within the department.
Education and Training
* Participate in regular departmental teaching sessions, simulation training, and multidisciplinary team education.
* Maintain and update a personal portfolio, logbook, and continuous professional development (CPD) credits.
* Attend national or international courses relevant to Emergency Medicine (e.g., ACLS, ATLS, APLS).
Audit and Research
* Participate in or lead clinical audits, research projects, and morbidity & mortality reviews.
* Support evidence-based practice and clinical guideline development.
Essential
* Medical degree from a recognised university.
* Full registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Irish Medical Council (IMC).
* At least 3 years post-graduate clinical experience, including minimum 6–12 months in Emergency Medicine.
* Proficiency in basic resuscitation and emergency procedures.
* Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.
Desirable
* Completion of Basic or Higher Specialty Training in Emergency Medicine.
* Postgraduate qualifications such as MRCEM, MRCSI, or equivalent.
* Certification in ACLS, ATLS, and PALS.
* Interest in pursuing a career in Emergency Medicine.
Personal Attributes
* Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
* Flexible, resilient, and committed to high standards of care.
* Willingness to work shifts, nights, and weekends.
* Compassionate and patient-centred approach.
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