Job Title: ICU/Anaesthetic Registrar
Department: Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Reports to: Clinically and professionally responsible to the Director of Intensive Care or Daily Duty Intensivist. /Administratively accountable to the Head of the NCHD Office
Date: 2026
The mission of Beacon Hospital is to provide quality care to all patients, in a respectful, safe and compassionate environment. In exercising this mission, Beacon Hospital will adhere to all health and safety regulations.
To provide care to patients in the Operating Theatre and Critical Care Units, and to any other patients in the Hospital who require acute medical intervention that can be provided by an Anaesthetic Registrar, which includes, but is not limited to:
Emergency situations including airway management.
Daily review of all the patients in the Intensive Care Unit.
Participation in the Intensive Care Unit Ward Rounds.
Transfer if necessary patients for ICU admission from theatre.
Follow up of post-operative surgical patients.
Acute decompensation of Medical patients.
Any patients with fluid management issues including difficult vascular access.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Acute pain management.
For assistance in theatre as required under consultant supervision.
The Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine Department at Beacon Hospital is a consultant delivered service. The team consists of the Anaesthetic Consultant who works in collaboration with Anaesthetic Registrars in patient care and in formulating management plans for patients.
To act under the supervision of the Daily Duty Intensivist/Anaesthetist in the provision of an Intensive Care service and to support the Daily Duty Intensivist in their duties.
At 07:00 and /or 19:00 go to the Critical Care Unit and liaise with the Nurse Manager or Nurse in Charge.
Take hand over of patients from previous shift Registrar, so that continuity of care is ensured and immediate decisions are made and orders written.
To review patients in the Critical Care Unit on a regular basis in accordance with the plan of care made at the beginning of the shift and inform the consultant of any issues or problems.
Document review findings in clinical notes in a timely and legible manner.
To attend to emergencies when they occur or free up the consultant to attend to emergencies.
To respond to any adverse occurrences e.g. injuries, falls, sudden illnesses, etc suffered by patients, visitors or staff.
To contribute to quality improvement; risk management initiatives and policy development so that the overall Anaesthesia Service is of the highest quality and reflective of best practice.
To assist in the education of Critical Care colleagues and staff.
To participate in work related projects at Beacon Hospital.
To act and behave professionally and perform one's duties in a manner that optimises patient care and protects and enhances the reputation of Beacon Hospital.
To adhere to Hospital Policies and Procedures e.g. JCI, Code Blue, infection control, work hours and overtime.
To comply with Health and Safety Regulations, ensuring safe working practices in a safe working environment.
To undertake any other duties that may be required, which could include assisting medical colleagues throughout the hospital and acting as a resource for more junior colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
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MCAI, FCAI, MRCP or MRCS equivalent is required.
- Current Full Irish Medical Council Registration.
- Membership of the College of Anaesthetists is desirable.
Experience:
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At least 2 years' experience as an Anaesthetic Registrar in an acute hospital setting.
Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge:
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Current ACLS certification required.
- Current PALS certification required.
Personal Competencies:
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Proven ability to work as an effective team member.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- All posts in Beacon Hospital require a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service. Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager or Hospital management.
This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility and deliverables at the time of its writing. As the Hospital and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the Hospital.
