Locum Emergency Medicine Registrar

Job Overview

The Locum Emergency Medicine Registrar is responsible for delivering senior clinical care in a busy Emergency Department, managing acute presentations, supervising junior doctors, and supporting safe patient flow. The role requires strong decision-making, leadership, and the ability to manage high-pressure situations while maintaining high standards of care. This position is ideal for experienced doctors seeking flexible locum opportunities in emergency medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and manage patients presenting with acute medical, surgical, and trauma conditions.
• Lead the initial management of critically ill and unstable patients.
• Supervise and support SHOs and junior medical staff in the Emergency Department.
• Review and escalate patients appropriately to consultants or specialty teams.
• Interpret investigations including ECGs, blood tests, imaging, and point-of-care results.
• Perform and oversee emergency procedures within scope of practice.
• Participate in resuscitations, trauma calls, and major incident responses.
• Ensure timely documentation, discharge summaries, and admission plans.
• Support patient flow, handovers, and coordination with nursing and allied health teams.
• Work collaboratively with inpatient teams, ICU, radiology, and specialty services.
• Maintain clinical governance, patient safety, and infection control standards.

Requirements

• Medical degree recognized by the Irish Medical Council.
• Full IMC registration or eligibility for registration.
• Previous registrar-level experience in Emergency Medicine or acute hospital medicine.
• Strong knowledge of acute care, resuscitation, and emergency procedures.
• Ability to work independently and lead under pressure.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Right to work in Ireland, where required by the employer or agency.

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced clinical judgment and prioritization skills.
• Confidence in managing undifferentiated patients.
• Leadership and supervision experience.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced ED environment.
• Professional, adaptable, and resilient approach.
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.

Working Conditions

• Shift-based rota including days, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Fast-paced, high-volume Emergency Department setting.
• Exposure to a broad range of acute presentations.
• May include on-call or short-notice cover depending on service needs.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Competitive locum rates based on experience and hospital location.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Opportunity to work in leading Irish hospitals.