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Irish Medical Organisation's NCHD Page Time For Change The IMO National NCHD Committee is developing positions on contracts and it is vital that all NCHDs feed into this process.

The IMO has launched a new initiative to ensure all NCHDs - training and non-training - have the opportunity to engage and feed into their future contracts. Over the coming months we will be holding meetings around the country and on web- based forums so that NCHDs can have a voice in determining what they need in terms of contracts and career development.

The IMO will be appearing before the Oireachtas Health Committee next week on the topic of morale of employees in the HS...
15/05/2026

The IMO will be appearing before the Oireachtas Health Committee next week on the topic of morale of employees in the HSE.

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08/05/2026

IMO gives cautious welcome to HSE Physician Assistant review

We welcome the review’s clear distinction between Doctor and PA, and its recommendation to refer to the grade as ‘physician assistant’ rather than ‘physician associate’, to minimise the risk of patients confusing the grade with that of a doctor.

However, there are concerns around regulation and resourcing that need to be addressed for the grade to integrate effectively.

The work of PAs cannot negatively impact on the training of NCHDs which should be the priority, and NCHDs should not be expected to undertake any training or supervision role in respect of PAs.

We expect the HSE to engage with IMO regarding a national framework around the introduction of the PA position into the health system

IMO warns any attempt to curtail health spending will have a direct, negative impact on patient outcomes
07/05/2026

IMO warns any attempt to curtail health spending will have a direct, negative impact on patient outcomes

17/04/2026
26/03/2026

University Maternity Hospital Limerick

It has been brought to our attention that University Maternity Hospital Limerick are not granting compensatory rest to NCHDs who have been rostered for 12 consecutive days.

This is unacceptable!

You are entitled to a compensatory rest day where you are rostered for 10 or 11 consecutive days in line with your contract.

We are actively engaging with HR on this matter to ensure you receive appropriate rest in line with your contract and the European Working Time Directive.

If you are affected by this issue, please contact us here nchds@imo.ie

You can take this time to come and say hi, and raise any personal or group issues affecting NCHDs at your site.We will b...
14/02/2026

You can take this time to come and say hi, and raise any personal or group issues affecting NCHDs at your site.

We will be bringing some IMO Gifts – Lanyards, KeepCups and other merchandise.

We look forward to seeing you there!

04/02/2026

Beaumont Hospital Site Visit

We are visiting our NCHDs at Beaumont Hospital on the 6th of February 2026 from 12:30pm at Room 4 in the Centre of Education

Your IMO Site Leads have organised this meeting and this will be an opportunity to raise personal and group issues affecting NCHDs at your site.

There will be food and IMO gifts available for all NCHDs

If you have any issues with your overtime being paid, let us know by contacting nchds@imo.ie
20/01/2026

If you have any issues with your overtime being paid, let us know by contacting nchds@imo.ie

Your contract specifically states “Unrostered overtime approved by the relevant Consultant / Clinical Director will be p...
15/01/2026

Your contract specifically states “Unrostered overtime approved by the relevant Consultant / Clinical Director will be paid to the NCHD”, however, it does not state this must be pre-approved.

If you do not receive payment for your unrostered overtime or experience any undue push back regarding your unrostered overtime let us know by contacting nchds@imo.ie

24/12/2025

Happy Christmas from everyone at the IMO

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