Senior House Officer in Emergency Medicine

St. Jamess Hospital, Dublin. Position Senior House Officer in Emergency Medicine Assignment Emergency Department, St. Jamess Hospital Commencement Date Immediate MED Directorate The Medicine and Emergency Directorate, (MED), which includes all specialties in Internal Medicine, was established in2014 and has consolidated all specialties of medicine within a single clinical governance structure. Its mission, aims and objectives focus on safety, (zero harm), quality, (excellent outcomes), patient experience, access and flow. The Directorate has agreed a clinically-led management cycle for continuous improvement for adoption across its specialties. Clinical Specialty Leads have been appointed with a common structure and data-driven approach to specialty and directorate operations meetings. Emergency Medicine Department St Jamess Hospital Emergency Department (ED) seeks to provide the optimum level of emergency care, in order to ensure maximum health and social gain for all patients who suffer accidents or sudden illness. The department has been at the forefront of innovation in Emergency Medicine in Ireland. The multidisciplinary Emergency Medicine team consists of 5 Consultants, Nurses, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Medical Social Workers, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, Clinical Nutrition, Speech and Language Therapy with dedicated administrative support. Exceptionally active collaboration with Intensive Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Psychological Medicine and other specialties is characteristic of the Department. There is a strong ethos of education and training for trainees and the need for a work life balance. Our rota is fully compliant with the rest and maximum working hours requirements of the EWTD. There is excellent Consultant shop-floor support and a weekly formal Registrar training programme. There are ample opportunities to participate in research and audit. We also run exam preparation modules for doctors preparing for the primary, intermediate & final FRCEM examinations. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The Emergency Medicine SHO undertakes the safe and efficient assessment of emergency patients, for the entire range of Emergency Medicine presentations. This involves: Assessing patients as requested by the registrar shift leader and/or CNM in charge Showing initiative in helping to manage the departmental workload Supporting senior staff in the Resuscitation area Always communicating patient management decisions to the nurse in charge Ensuring adequate patient handover Recognising ones need for senior support Develops an appropriate knowledge base by attending EM teaching sessions, appropriate CPD meetings and undertaking private study. Balances their educational needs with service commitment Participates in clinical risk management and audit activities in the department Is supportive of students, interns, nursing staff and other members of the Emergency department team Is supported by the Consultants, Registrars and the multidisciplinary emergency team. Demonstrating appropriate levels of professionalism in all aspects of work and behaviour. Education and Training Participate in mandatory and recommended training programmes in accordance with organisational / professional requirements Maintain and develop professional expertise and knowledge by actively engaging in continuing professional education and development Engage in planning and performance reviews as required with the SupervisingConsultant Health & Safety Comply with the policies, procedures and safe professional practice of the Irish Healthcare System by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards Document appropriately and report any near misses, hazards and accidents and bring them to the attention of relevant / designated individual(s) in line with best practice Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others Be aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take appropriate action Promote a culture that values diversity and respect Administrative (In consultation with the supervising Consultant) Ensure good working practice and adherence to standards of best practice Promote quality by reviewing and evaluating the service, identifying changing needs and opportunities to improve services Assist theConsultantin service development, including policy development and implementation Ensure the maintenance of accurate records in line with best clinical governance, the organisations requirements and the Freedom of Information Act, and provide reports and other information / statistics as required Engage in service audit and demonstrate the achievement of the service objectives Represent the department / profession / team at meetings and conferences as appropriate Keep up to date with change and developments within the Irish Health Service The above Job Description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office Eligibility Criteria Qualifications and/ or experience Applicants will have completed Internship prior to the commencement of post. Candidates may wish to undertake a post in Emergency Medicine as a component of general professional training in Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Intensive Care Medicine or General Practice. Core requirements for this post include: good decision making, a broad clinical knowledge base and appropriate clinical skills, awareness of patient safety and risk management issues, the ability to work efficiently under pressure and as part of a team. Criteria conveying advantage in terms of the selection process include evidence of appropriate and ongoing professional development, achievement of post-graduate qualifications and resuscitation course provider status (e.g., ACLS, ATLS) and a demonstrable commitment to the candidates chosen specialty career path. Before taking up the post: Each successful candidate must hold full Registration with the Irish Medical Council. Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character Skills, competencies and/or knowledge The post holder will demonstrate the following skills and competencies: sufficient command of the English language to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role sufficient clinical knowledgeand evidence-based practiceto carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role an ability to apply knowledge to evidence-based practice leadership potential the ability to plan and deliver care in an effective and resourceful manner an ability to manage and develop self in a busy working environment the ability to effectively evaluate clinical information and make appropriate decisions a commitment to assuring high standards and strive for a patient centred service effective team skills effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families etc and good presentation skills awareness and appreciation of the patient and the ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect flexibility and openness to change ability to utilise supervision effectively willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role Other requirements specific to the post Participation on the ED Roster as required and provision of emergency cover where necessary arising from unanticipated absences. Application Process To apply for the above position please forward an up-to-date curriculum vitae to . Informal enquiries only relating to these posts should be directed to Dr Arthur Hennessy, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, MED Directorate, Telephone: or email Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 30th March 2025 St James Hospital is an equal opportunities employer. St Jamess Hospital is a Tobacco Free Campus. The use of Tobacco or Electronic Cigarettes is not permitted within the Hospital Buildings or on the grounds. Skills: NCHD Immediate Start Senior House Officer Emergency Medicine Emergency St James's Hospital Dublin 8