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Job Title

Cardiology Registrar

Reports to

Medical Manpower Manager

Location

Bon Secours Hospital, Cork

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• MRCPI or equivalent, MBBS or equivalent
• Current Irish Medical Council Registration Certificate
• Valid ACLS certificate
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a Healthcare environment in Ireland
• Minimum of 1 year Cardiology Experience at Registrar level

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Under general direction and control of the Head of HR, responsible for duties per hospital policy and in line with JCI accreditation requirements.
• Provide patient care: history taking, physical examination, decision making, clinical and procedural skills, prescription of medications, completion of all patient records.
• Assess, order and review investigations: radiology, laboratory, microbiology, pathology, haematology; document findings collaboratively with the appropriate consultant.
• Provide pre and post procedure care for Cath lab patients: assist with procedures, coordinate consents, discharge plans, and summaries; ensure timely discharge.
• Supervise SHO/Intern participating in all activities.
• Coordinate all Cardiology admissions: direct acute and elective admissions; write comprehensive admission notes or review new patients; focus on salient history, physical findings, major problems, assessment, and plan.
• Attend CCU handover and review each morning; evaluate patients and provide feedback to consultant; manage cardiology devices (telemetry).
• Conduct independent work rounds: follow up labs, scans, critically ill patients, discharge plans in collaboration with cardiac rehab CNS and nurses; present new patients formally during rounds.
• Attend and participate in weekly Cardiology MDT & case conference.
• Respond to cardiac and medical emergencies.
• Address adverse occurrences (blood guidelines, infection control).
• Implement quality standards for consistent quality service.
• Participate in hospital quality improvement and risk management initiatives.
• Maintain liaison with staff, consultants, nursing, healthcare staff, administrative assistants, interns, SHO colleagues.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required including handling transfers to other institutions.
• Comply with Health and Safety Regulations ensuring safe work practices.

Bon Secours Health System is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI).