Epilepsy Registrar in Neurology - July 2025
Join to apply for the Epilepsy Registrar in Neurology - July 2025 role at St James's Hospital Dublin
Continue with Google Continue with Google
Epilepsy Registrar in Neurology - July 2025
1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the Epilepsy Registrar in Neurology - July 2025 role at St James's Hospital Dublin
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
Sign in to access AI-powered advices
Continue with Google Continue with Google
Continue with Google Continue with Google
Continue with Google Continue with Google
Continue with Google Continue with Google
Continue with Google Continue with Google
Continue with Google Continue with Google
Directorate overview
The Medicine and Emergency Directorate, (MED), which includes all specialties in Internal Medicine, was established in 2014 and has consolidated all specialties of medicine within a single clinical governance structure. It’s mission, aims and objectives focus on safety, (zero harm), quality, (excellent outcomes), patient experience, access and flow.
The Directorate has agreed a clinically-led management cycle for continuous improvement for adoption across its specialties. Clinical Specialty Leads have been appointed with a common structure and data-driven approach to specialty and directorate operations meetings.
Service overview
The neurology department diagnoses and treats patients with the entire range of neurological disorders. We provide a busy outpatient and day ward service, a focused inpatient service and a busy consult service to advise on neurological issues across all medical and surgical specialties. The department has a particular interest in teaching and an active research staff.
The Epilepsy Fellow’s role is to work as part of a multidisciplinary team across the Epilepsy service which is the largest division in the neurology Department. The service offers a range of ambulatory and inpatient services including virtual care and is a leader in digital health using a national EPR. Data Analytics, peer support, paediatric transition, women health in epilepsy, Outreach services to marginalized communities, patient safety and quality improvement and also strengths within the department. We have strong links to the national Epilepsy Surgery Service in Beaumont and also to the SFI research centre FutureNeuro in RCSI www.futureneuro.ie The post would suit candidates with an interest in and prior training in epilepsy but this latter experience is not a requirement.
Principal duties and responsibilities
See below
The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Eligibility Criteria Qualifications And/ Or Experience
Applicants are expected to have completed Basic Speciality Training in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Surgery or Intensive Care Medicine.
Possession of a post-graduate qualification (eg MCEM, MRCS, MRCP), will be advantageous to the candidate, but is not a requirement for the post.
Candidates are expected to be ATLS or ACLS providers. Core requirements for this post include: a demonstrable commitment to medicine, good decision making, a broad clinical knowledge base and appropriate clinical skills, awareness of patient safety and risk management issues and the ability to work efficiently under pressure and as part of a team.
Before Applying For The Post
Each successful candidate must hold General Registration or Trainee Specialist Division Registration with the Irish Medical Council.
Health
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Skills, competencies and/or knowledge
Candidates Will Have
* sufficient command of the English language to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role
* sufficient clinical knowledge and evidence based practice to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role
* an ability to apply knowledge to evidence based practice
* leadership potential
* the ability to plan and deliver care in an effective and resourceful manner
* an ability to manage and develop self in a busy working environment
* the ability to effectively evaluate clinical information and make appropriate decisions
* a commitment to assuring high standards and strive for a patient centred service
* work as part of a team and respect the views and suggestion of others
* effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families etc and good presentation skills
* awareness and appreciation of the patient and the ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect
* flexibility and openness to change
* ability to utilise supervision effectively
* a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role
Application process
To apply for the above position please forward an up-to-date curriculum vitae to medicalmanpower@stjames.ie
Informal enquires to Elisabeth Doran, Consultant Neurologist email: eldoran@stjames.ie or Prof. David Bradley, Consultant Neurologist, MED Directorate, Telephone (01) 410-3688 or email: dbradley@stjames.ie
If you require any further information regarding the above post, please contact the medical workforce unit on (01) 410 3084, (01) 415-1101, (01) 415-1151 or (01) 428-4767
Proficiency in the English language
A level of proficiency in the English language, written and spoken, is a requirement of all roles within St James’s Hospital. Your proficiency in spoken English will be assessed during the interview process appropriate to the role available. Nursing and other general staff will be required to self-assess their proficiency level in the Standard Application Form.
General conditions
* The Hospital Board will not be responsible for the loss or theft of personal belongings.
* Fire orders must be observed and staff must complete fire training every 2 years.
* All accidents within the department must be reported immediately.
* In accordance with the “Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005”, all staff must comply with all safety regulations.
* St James's Hospital is a tobacco free Campus. The use of tobacco or electronic cigarettes is not permitted within the hospital buildings or on the grounds.
Confidentiality
In the course of your employment you may have access to or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients and/or staff, or other health services business. Such records and information are strictly confidential and unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff, patients or other health service business be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required.
Health
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Infection control and hygiene
It is the responsibility of all staff across the hospital to ensure that infection control and hygiene standards are adhered to and maintained at all times.
Recruitment process
* Approval to hire (VAF process)
* Hiring Manager – role profile
* Advertising
* Application Process
* Shortlisting of Candidates will be based on information provided
* Interview Process
* All applicants who move to the 2nd stage of the Selection process (i.e. post interview) will be subject to Reference Checking X 2, Self-Declaration, Garda Clearance and Occupational Health Screening (Questionnaire)
St James's Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at St James's Hospital Dublin by 2x
Sign in to set job alerts for “Registrar” roles.
Continue with Google Continue with Google
Continue with Google Continue with Google
Registrar in Plastic Surgery - Maternity Leave Cover
PLASTIC SURGERY - REGISTRAR (Commencing July 2025)
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 10 hours ago
Emergency Medicine Registrar (Locum and Permanent Positions)
BREAST SURGERY - REGISTRAR/GP PHYSICIAN (1 FULL TIME & 1 PART TIME - commencing July 2025)
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 10 hours ago
Senior Funds Company Secretary - Dublin 2
SLICR Radiation Oncology Research Fellowship SLRONRF10 - Extended
SLICR Radiation Oncology Research Fellowship SLRONRF10 - Extended
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 2 weeks ago
2025/70 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Women's Health
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 month ago
South Dublin, Ireland
€80,000.00
-
€100,000.00
10 hours ago
2025/72 Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in Women's Health
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 month ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 5 days ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 1 week ago
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 6 days ago
Paediatric SHO & Registrar (Locum and Stand-Alone Posts)
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr