Medical Registrar - Contract / Locum

Opalus Healthcare; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Opalus Healthcare is seeking Medical Registrars to join a dynamic Medical Department in the Leinster region. This role offers exposure to a wide range of subspecialties and acute medical presentations, with opportunities to progress through higher specialist training.

Ideal candidates have IMC General Division registration and at least 1 year of registrar experience, plus eligibility to work in Ireland. The position emphasizes structured support and ongoing clinical development.

Qualifications

• IMC Registration (General Division) is required.
• Minimum 1 year experience as Medical Registrar (Ireland or UK) is essential.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality medical care across general medicine and subspecialties.
• Participate in daily ward rounds and clinical decision-making.
• Perform medical procedures under supervision (blood sampling, cannulation, lumbar punctures).
• Support admissions, treatment planning, and safe discharges.
• Collaborate with Consultants, Registrars, nursing, and allied health staff.
• Take part in on-call rota for emergencies and urgent care.
• Maintain accurate patient records per hospital and regulatory standards.

Skills

Patient care

Ward rounds

Clinical procedures

Admissions & discharges

Team collaboration

On-call duties

Documentation

Education

Irish Medical Council Registration

Job description

Opalus Healthcare is currently recruiting Medical Registrars to join a dynamic and progressive Medical Department at a leading hospital in the Leinster region. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled and motivated doctors to advance their careers in general medicine with exposure to a wide range of subspecialties and acute medical presentations.

Whether you are preparing for higher specialist training or seeking to broaden your clinical expertise, this role provides robust experience within a structured and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Deliver high-quality medical care, including patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management across general medicine specialties.
• Ward Duties: Participate actively in daily ward rounds, case discussions, and clinical decision-making processes.
• Clinical Procedures: Perform a range of medical procedures (e.g., blood sampling, cannulation, lumbar punctures) under appropriate supervision.
• Admissions & Discharges: Support patient flow by managing admissions, treatment plans, and safe discharges.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with Consultants, Registrars, Nursing staff, and Allied Health Professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
• On-Call Duties: Take part in the on-call rota for emergency and urgent care support.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely patient records in line with hospital and regulatory standards.

Requirements:

• IMC Registration: Full registration with the Irish Medical Council (General Division).
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience working as a Medical Registrar (experience in Ireland or UK essential).
• Work Eligibility: Must be legally permitted to work in Ireland.