RMO

Bon Secours Group; Galway; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Bon Secours Health System Hospital Galway is seeking a Resident Medical Officer on a permanent contract to support acute medical care under the direction of the Consultant and hospital management.

The successful candidate will document diligently, lead handovers, and prescribe meds within hospital policy, with flexibility for 8–12 hour shifts and up to 39 hours per week.

Strong teamwork, clinical judgement and communication are essential; consideration given to geriatrics/rehabilitation interest.

Qualifications

• Full registration in the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Irish Medical Council.
• MRCPI qualification or in process of qualification is preferred.
• Membership of the College of Physicians is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to medical inpatients under the direction of the Consultant.
• Review post-call medical patients and coordinate handover.
• Document patient notes legibly with Medical Council registration.
• Prescribe medications under the direction of the Consultant and dispense out-of-hours meds per policy.
• Ensure accurate recording of medications in medical records, including IV fluids where indicated.

Skills

Geriatric medicine

Leadership

Communication

Education

Irish Medical Council registration

MRCPI qualification (in process)

College of Physicians membership desirable

Job description

**Resident Medical Officer (Permanent Contract) 36 Hours**An exciting opportunity has arisen for a **Resident Medical Officer** to join the Bon Secours Health System Hospital Galway. Ireland’s Largest Private Healthcare provider.**Job Purpose:**The Medical Registrar plays an important role in the delivery of acute medical care services, and liaises with the Consultant and hospital staff, including nursing staff and other health professionals in providing quality patient care.Excellent package with flexible schedule and competitive rate of pay.**Ideal Candidate:**Registered with the Medical Council of IrelandMRCPI Qualified or in process of qualificationSpecific interest in Geriatric/Rehabilitation medicineDemonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team providing a quality servicePersonally, and professionally accountable for patient careExcellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skillsFlexible approach to work patterns – 8-12 Hour Shifts up to 39 Hours Per WeekAbility to document accurately with excellent attention to detail**Responsibilities and Experience:**The Medical Registrar provides care to all patients who require medical intervention. The Medical Registrar carries out his or her duties under the direction of the Consultant in charge of the patient and is responsible to the Consultant and to Hospital Management.Review post-call medical patients routinely and when requested by the admitting Consultant and/or nursing staff.Complete and sign with Medical Council registration number a legible patient notes for all patient encounters contemporaneously.Take handover of patients from previous shift Registrar, so that continuity of care is ensured.All clinical procedures to be carried out as per the clinical needs of the patient indicate and as required/ requested 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.Ensure that all medications are recorded in the medical records/prescription chart. Including IV fluid therapy as clinically indicated.**Essential Qualifications:**Full registration in the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Irish Medical Council.Satisfactory post-graduate training and experience in the medical profession.Membership of the College of Physicians is desirable.**Informal enquiries :Carol Dunne –** **[e-mail]****Closing date for applications via workday by** 26th October 2026.