Locum Paediatrics Registrar

Job Overview

The Locum Paediatrics Registrar provides senior‑level care for infants, children, and young people across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency paediatric settings. The role involves leading ward‑based management, supporting paediatric emergency and clinic services, and supervising more junior doctors, under consultant supervision. This position is ideal for experienced paediatric registrars seeking flexible locum work in busy Irish hospitals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment and management of children admitted to the paediatric ward, including respiratory illness, gastroenterology, seizures, infections, and chronic paediatric conditions.
• Conduct detailed clerking, formulate management plans, and review investigations (bloods, imaging, cultures, etc.), escalating as required.
• Assist and participate in paediatric emergency and out‑of‑hours paediatric cover, including neonatal and paediatric resuscitation where appropriate.
• Supervise and support SHOs and junior medical staff on the wards and in clinic.
• Participate in ward rounds, consultant rounds, paediatric MDTs, and multidisciplinary conferences.
• Contribute to outpatient paediatric clinics, including general paediatrics and subspecialty reviews.
• Ensure timely discharge planning, communication with parents, and coordination with primary care and community services.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including admission notes, progress charts, and discharge summaries.
• Uphold infection control, child‑protection, and patient‑safety standards in line with HSE and Hiqa guidelines.

Requirements

• Medical degree recognised by the Irish Medical Council.
• IMC registration at registrar‑level (Paediatrics/NCHD) or equivalent, with active status.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in paediatrics or equivalent acute paediatric/children’s‑hospital work.
• Basic paediatric life‑support certification (APLS or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Experience in HSE or NHS paediatric environments is an advantage.
• Eligibility to locum in Ireland (e.g., Irish/UK/EU passport or Stamp 4 GNIB).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced clinical judgment and prioritisation in paediatrics.
• Confidence managing undifferentiated and acutely unwell children.
• Leadership and supervisory ability with junior doctors and nurses.
• Sensitivity and professionalism when dealing with children and families.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Commitment to patient safety and continuous learning.

Working Conditions

• Shift‑based rota including day, evening, night, weekend, and on‑call duties.
• Busy paediatric inpatient and emergency services with exposure to ward, emergency department, and outpatient‑style clinics.
• May involve short‑notice or urgent cover depending on service needs.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Competitive locum hourly rates (commonly in the €50–€75+ per‑hour range, depending on experience and hospital).
• Flexible working arrangements and short‑ to medium‑term contracts.
• Opportunity to work in major paediatric and children’s hospitals in Ireland.