Registrar in Emergency Medicine

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.