Medical Registrar

Job Description

Job Title : Medical Registrar

Department : General Medicine

Reports to : Clinical and Professional Responsibilities : Attending Consultant in Medicine and Administrative Lead for Beacon NCHD programme.

Date : 2025

Overall Purpose of Job

The mission of Beacon Hospital is to provide quality care to all patients, in a respectful, safe and compassionate environment. In exercising this mission, Beacon Hospital will adhere to all health and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables : Medical Registrar

To act under the supervision of the Medical Consultants in the provision of a Medicine service and to support the Consultants in their duties.

To complete the admission process for patients attending the emergency department. This includes but is not limited to : a comprehensive documented hospital admission and plan of care documented in the medical record.

To attend daily ward rounds with the medical team.

Take hand over of patients from previous shift Registrar, so that continuity of care is ensured and immediate decisions are made and orders written.

To review patients on a regular basis in accordance with the plan of care made at the beginning of the shift and inform the consultant of any issues or problems.

Document review findings in clinical notes in a timely and legible manner.

Order investigations, including radiology, laboratory tests, function tests, etc. as required by patient plan of care, i.e. as directed by Consultant

To respond to any adverse occurrences e.g. injuries, falls, sudden illnesses etc, suffered by patients, visitors or staff.

To contribute to quality improvement, risk management initiatives, clinical audits and policy development so that the overall Internal Medicine Service is of the highest quality and reflective of best practice.

To participate in work related projects at Beacon Hospital as requested to do so by your team lead.

To act and behave professionally and perform one's duties in a manner that optimises patient care and protects and enhances the reputation of Beacon Hospital. To adhere to Hospital Policies and Procedures e.g. JCI, Code Blue, infection control, work hours and overtime.

To undertake any other duties that may be required, which could include assisting medical colleagues throughout the hospital and acting as a resource for more junior colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

MRCP or equivalent is desirable

Current Full Irish Medical Council Registration.

Experience

3 years post graduate experience.

Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge

High-level interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written) facilitating effective interaction within the work areas.

Strong organisational skills, ability to prioritise work, to work to deadlines and to use own initiative is a mandatory requirement.

Proven ability to work as part of a team is required.

Ability to embrace change in a dynamic environment, willingness to adopt new procedures and undertake further appropriate training as required

Display awareness and appreciation of the service users and the ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect.

Demonstrate sufficient clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice to carry the out duties and responsibilities of the role.

Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge to best practice standards.

Current ACLS certification

Personal Competencies

Proven ability to work as an effective team member.

Ability to communicate effectively.

All posts in Beacon Hospital require a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service. Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager or hospital management.

This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility and deliverables at the time of its writing. As the Hospital and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the Hospital.