QUALIFICATIONS

• MRCP, MRCS or equivalent is required.
• Current Full Irish Medical Council Registration.
• Membership of the College of Anaesthetists is desirable.

EXPERIENCE

• At least 2 years’ experience as an Anaesthetic Registrar in an acute hospital setting.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES AND KNOWLEDGE

• Current ACLS certification required.

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.

The Intensive Care Registrar will provide care to patients in the Critical Care Units, and to any other patients in the hospital who require acute medical intervention that can be provided by an Anaesthetic Registrar, which includes, but is not limited to:

• Daily review of all the patients in the Intensive Care Unit.
• Participation in the Intensive Care Unit Ward Rounds.
• Transfer if necessary patients for ICU admission from theatre.
• Follow up of post-operative surgical patients.
• Acute decompensation of medical patients.
• Acute pain management.
• Any patients with fluid management issues including difficult vascular access.
• Emergency situations including airway management.
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• For assistance in theatre in urgent situations.
• The Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine Department at Beacon Hospital is a Consultant delivered service. The team consists of the Anaesthetic Consultants who work in collaboration with Anaesthetic Registrars in patient care and in formulating management plans for patients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES

• To act under the supervision of the Daily Duty Intensivist/Anaesthetist in the provision of an Intensive Care service and to support the Daily Duty Intensivist in their duties.
• At 07:00 and /or 19:00 go to the Critical Care Unit and liaise with the Nurse Manager or Nurse in Charge.
• 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 in the Critical Care Unit 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.
• To attend to emergencies when they occur or free up the consultant to attend to emergencies.
• 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 and policy development so that the overall Anaesthesia Service is of the highest quality and reflective of best practice.
• To assist in the education of Critical Care colleagues and staff.
• To participate in work related projects at Beacon Hospital.
• 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 comply with Health and Safety Regulations, ensuring safe working practices in a safe working environment.
• 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.