Nchd

Job Title:                          Surgical SHO             

Reports to:                       Clinically & professionally responsible to the Consultant Surgeon

Service Relationship:       Clinically and professionally responsible to the attending Consultant.  Administratively accountable to the NCHD Manager

Location:                         Bon Secours Hospital Dublin           

Job Summary

The fundamental philosophy guiding this position will be to promote and preserve the Bon Secours Mission, Values and Ethos by effective delivery of Mission Objectives in your capacity as Hospital Registrar.

To ensure the effective and efficient delivery of care to patients, adhering at all times to Hospital policy, procedures and protocol.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the medical history and physical examination of all elective and admissions for surgical patients
• Review post-operative surgical patients routinely and when requested by the admitting consultant and/or nursing staff
• To liaise directly with the patient’s consultant in relation to any significant change or deterioration in the patient’s condition
• To act under the supervision of the consultant in the provision of a general surgical service and to support the consultant in their duties
• Admit, review and assess surgical patients as required and/or requested by the admitting Consultant and/or Nursing Staff
• Ensure that all medications are recorded in the medical records/prescription chart.
• To liaise directly with the patient’s consultant in relation to any significant change or deterioration in the patient’s condition
• Document review findings in clinical notes in a timely and legible manner
• Attend at Consultant rounds daily or as requested
• Take hand over of patients from previous shift NCHDs, so that continuity of care is ensured, and immediate decisions are made and orders written
• Attend to procedures such as I.V. infusions, catheterisation, lumbar punctures etc. to be dealt with as required/directed by the relevant consultant
• Prescribe medications under the direction of the relevant consultant and to dispense out of hours medication in the absence of the pharmacist, in accordance with Hospital policy

• To assist in theatre as per roster
• Attend at emergencies in all areas of the Hospital
• Ensure that consent is sought and documented
• Comply with all relevant hospital policies, procedures and guidelines
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams within the hospital, to improve processes and practices and to identify areas for quality improvement with regard to JCI Accreditation
• To accompany patients as required in the event of the transfer of a patient to an alternative hospital/institution
• Be an excellent communicator considering the wide variety of situations that may arise on a daily basis which requires a great competence in interpersonal skills

• Co-ordinate and complete the Surgical Roster in conjunction with the NCHD Manager.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Medical degree,  MBBS or equivalent.
• Current Medical Council Registration.
• Current ACLS.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

• Experience at SHO level in an acute hospital setting

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Proven ability of work as an effective team member.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• All posts 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 part of their duties.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS 18TH JUNE 2026

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any assistance, please contact [email protected]