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Following unilateral breach of contract by Mullingar Hospital where they proposed unacceptable delays in processing NCHD overtime payments the IMO, with the support of our NCHD members in Mullingar, have ensured that the hospital will now pay in line with the NCHD Contract.

We have now received confirmation that:

April’s overtime will be paid on a once off interim payment by early next week at the latest.

Overtime submissions for May will be paid in the normal payroll cycle for the 15th of July.

June’s Overtime will be paid in the normal payroll cycle of the 15th of August, with the hope that July’s overtime will also be completed then too.

Any members who are experiencing financial pressures can reach out to the IMO and be flagged for additional supports with Mullingar.

We are happy this issue has resolved and encourage all NCHDs across all sites to notify us of any contract breaches at [email protected]

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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

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 [email protected]