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.