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