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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]

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!

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected]