Emergency Department Locum Doctor – Cork, Ireland

About the role

Direct Medics is seeking an experienced Emergency Department (ED) registrar to cover urgent locum shifts at Mercy University Hospital in Cork. The assignment includes weekend shifts (Saturday and Sunday, 10 am‑8 pm) across three consecutive weeks in June, with a total of 19 shifts required.

Key responsibilities

• Provide acute medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to emergency patients.
• Manage a high‑volume ED environment, ensuring timely and safe patient care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including nursing, radiology, and senior physicians.
• Document clinical encounters accurately in the hospital’s information system.
• Adhere to hospital policies, infection control standards, and emergency protocols.

Required profile

• Valid IMC (Irish Medical Council) registration.
• Right to work in the Republic of Ireland.
• Minimum six months of experience in an ED registrar or comparable role within the UK or Ireland.

Required skills

What we offer

• Approved and trusted supplier status with NHS and HSE networks.
• One‑to‑one support from recruitment consultants with local market knowledge.
• Comprehensive compliance assistance and free accredited training.
• Free governance support, Garda check, serology reporting, and occupational health assessment.
• Priority locum bookings, weekly payroll with flexible payment options, and negotiable rates.
• 24/7 on‑call assistance and unlimited colleague referral bonus scheme.