Registrar - Emergency Medicine

Woodston-Personnel-Ltd.; Connacht; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodston-Personnel-Ltd. is seeking an Emergency Medicine Registrar to join the Department of Emergency Medicine in Connacht, Ireland.

The post involves assessing, diagnosing and treating acute presentations in a busy ED, under supervision of Emergency Medicine Consultants, with start planned for January 2027. The role emphasizes leadership of clinical duties, education, audits, and quality improvement, with opportunities to supervise junior staff and engage in training, simulation, and

Qualifications

• 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.

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 in line with Advanced Life Support principles (ACLS/ATLS/PALS).
• Liaise with specialty teams for referrals, admissions, or further patient management.
• Attend daily handover meetings, clinical ward rounds, and case reviews.
• Supervise and support junior doctors, interns, and medical students within the department.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Resuscitation

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Medical degree

IMC registration/eligibility

Postgraduate qualifications (MRCEM/MRCSI)

Tools

ACLS

ATLS

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