Consultant In Emergency Medicine

The service at Portlaoise is open 24/7, staffed by NCHDs in Emergency Medicine over 24 hours and additionally cover in-house medical and surgical teams from midnight to 8am. The ED consultant services in this region has been identified as a priority by the Clinical Care Programme in Emergency Medicine. The posts are essential to maintain the current service as above . The post is an essential component of the improved governance arrangements in the Emergency Department at Portlaoise.

The post will enable a stabilization of safer and higher quality Emergency Medicine services at Midland Regional Hospital, Portlaoise.

It will assist with meeting national Patient Experience Targets

It will also ensure Consultant supervision and training of Specialist Registrars, Registrars and SHOs in Emergency Medicine

1.Improved “shop floor” supervision of NCHDs

2.Develop guidelines/protocols with specialties within the hospital but also with the MRH Tullamore to enhance patient care and deliver a more streamlined service across the two sites

3.Develop new educational opportunities for all ED staff

There are 2 posts available- sucessful candidates will be offered a POCC23 contract. Initial duration will be 9 months, pending permanent filling .