Emergency Medicine Registrar

Woodston Personnel Ltd; Newcastle West; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodston Personnel Ltd seeks an Emergency Medicine Registrar in Ireland to start in January 2027. The role covers assessment, diagnosis and treatment of ED patients within a multidisciplinary team under EM Consultants.

You will participate in governance, teaching, audits and CPD, while ensuring care is patient-centered and safe. Applicants should have 3+ years post-graduate experience, including 6–12 months in Emergency Medicine, and be eligible for Irish Medical Council registration.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from a recognised university.
• Full registration (or eligibility) with the Irish Medical Council (IMC).
• At least 3 years post-graduate clinical experience, incl. 6–12 months in Emergency Medicine.
• Proficiency in basic resuscitation and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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 per ACLS/ATLS/PALS.
• Liaise with specialty teams for referrals, admissions, or further patient management.
• Attend daily handover meetings, ward rounds, and case reviews.
• Supervise and support junior doctors, interns, and medical students.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Medical degree from a recognised university

Postgraduate qualifications in Emergency Medicine (e.g., MRCEM/MRCSI)

Certification in ACLS, ATLS, and PALS

Job description

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. This post will commence in January 2027

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.