Emergency Medicine Registrar

The Emergency Medicine Registrar plays a key role in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients presenting to the Emergency Department (ED). The post requires strong clinical acumen, the ability to manage a broad range of acute conditions, and to work efficiently as part of a multidisciplinary team under the supervision of Emergency Medicine Consultants. This post will commence in January 2027 Key Responsibilities Clinical Duties - Perform initial assessment, investigation, and management of patients presenting with acute medical, surgical, trauma, paediatric, and psychiatric emergencies. - Prioritise cases based on triage, clinical urgency, and departmental capacity. - Resuscitate and stabilise critically ill or injured patients in line with Advanced Life Support principles (e.g., ACLS, ATLS, PALS). - Liaise with specialty teams for referrals, admissions, or further patient management. - Participate in major incident responses and provide input in clinical decision-making. - Ensure complete, accurate, and timely documentation of patient records, prescriptions, and discharge summaries. Departmental Duties - Attend daily handover meetings, clinical ward rounds, and case reviews. - Contribute to maintaining patient flow and departmental efficiency. - Engage with clinical governance, infection prevention and control, and quality improvement initiatives. - Supervise and support junior doctors, interns, and medical students within the department. Education and Training - Participate in regular departmental teaching sessions, simulation training, and multidisciplinary team education. - Maintain and update a personal portfolio, logbook, and continuous professional development (CPD) credits. - Attend national or international courses relevant to Emergency Medicine (e.g., ACLS, ATLS, APLS). Audit and Research - Participate in or lead clinical audits, research projects, and morbidity & mortality reviews. - Support evidence-based practice and clinical guideline development.