Laura Donaghy O'Malley

I am a recent returner to clinical practice following a career break. After completing my internship in the NHS, I worked in a marketing role in the biosciences industry and moved from there into a marketing/comms role for a professional services organisation. While working full-time, I also spent four years serving my local community as a county councillor. By the end of my council term, I was eager to regain my clinical skills and prepare to return to medicine. I hold General Registration with the Medical Council of Ireland, have up-to-date BLS and APLS certifications, and my most recent role was as an SHO in the HSE. 

• April to July 2025 - SHO in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine, CHI Crumlin
• July 2024 to March 2025 - gap due to maternity leave
• September 2020 to June 2024 - Public Representative on South Dublin County Council (part time)
• September 2019 to June 2023 - Marketing and Communications Executive at Chartered Accountants Ireland
• August 2016 to August 2019 - Scientific Marketing Assistant at Megazyme Inc.

• Currently undertaking RCPI Professional Diploma in Paediatrics - on course for completion December 2025
• BMBS Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, the Universities of Exeter and Plymouth - June 2014

Relevant certifications and CPD:

• Life support:
  • Basic Life Support (AHA/IHA) at St James's Hospital, July 2025 (valid to July 2027)
  • Advanced Paediatric Life Support (ALSG) at Cavan General Hospital, September 2025 (valid to September 2029)
• Practical skills:
  • Certificate in Phlebotomy at Kingsbridge Training Academy, December 2023
  • Minor Suturing at Kingsbridge Training Academy, April 2024
  • Minor Operations at RCSI, December 2024
• Workplace safety and good practice:
  • Patient Moving and Handling at Medicore, October 2025 (valid to 2027)
  • Fire Safety via Florence Academy, July 2025
  • Up-to-date HSE mandatory training including Children First, Open Disclosure, hand hygiene, Mental Health Act, GDPR, and cyber security awareness (all completed in 2025)