Locum Cardiology Registrar

Job Overview

The Locum Cardiology Registrar is responsible for the assessment, investigation, and management of patients with a wide range of acute and chronic cardiac conditions. The role involves working closely with consultants, SHOs, nursing staff, and allied health professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centered cardiology care. This position is suited to doctors with experience in medicine and cardiology who are looking for flexible locum opportunities in a busy hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients presenting to cardiology wards, clinics, CCU, and emergency admissions.
• Perform detailed clerking, clinical reviews, and formulation of management plans under consultant supervision.
• Interpret and follow up cardiac investigations such as ECGs, echocardiograms, blood tests, telemetry, and other relevant diagnostics.
• Review and manage patients with chest pain, heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertension, syncope, and other cardiac conditions.
• Participate in ward rounds, consultant rounds, handovers, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Supervise and support SHOs and junior medical staff in day-to-day cardiology care.
• Assist with emergency referrals and urgent cardiac assessments.
• Ensure timely documentation, discharge planning, and communication with patients and families.
• Support admission, escalation, and transfer decisions where required.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, clinical governance, and patient safety standards.

Requirements

• Medical degree recognized by the Irish Medical Council.
• IMC registration or eligibility for registration.
• Previous experience at Registrar level in cardiology or general medicine with cardiology exposure.
• Strong knowledge of acute and chronic cardiac conditions.
• Ability to interpret common cardiac investigations and clinical findings.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and decision-making skills.
• Right to work in Ireland, where required.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical judgment and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate appropriately.
• Confidence managing acutely unwell patients.
• Professional, adaptable, and organized approach.
• Commitment to high standards of patient safety and confidentiality.
• Good leadership and supervisory ability.

Working Conditions

• Shift-based rota that may include days, nights, weekends, and on-call duties.
• Fast-paced hospital environment with exposure to a broad range of cardiology cases.
• Work may involve wards, CCU, outpatient areas, emergency admissions, and procedure support.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Competitive locum rates depending on experience and location.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to gain experience in leading Irish hospitals.