Useful Resources for Healthcare Workers

Working as a doctor in Ireland 

This booklet was written by the NDTP and is available on the HSE Website https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/leadership-education-development/met/working%20in%20ireland%20as%20a%20doctor-%20nchd%20guide.pdf  It contains valuable information on understanding the Irish Health Service and what to know about working as a doctor here including legislation, funding, supports, training & opportunities. 

MedicalCareers.ie  https://medicalcareers.ie/ 

Offers advice on career planning, specialities, working in Ireland, preparing CVs, interview tips and a portal to the HSE Careers hub

NCHD Hub https://healthservice.hse.ie/staff/benefits-and-services/nchd-hub/ 

Provides a workplace health & well-being service for NCHDs, offering support in both your role & overall well-being. 

HospitalBuddy App  Available from the App Store or iTunes.

To register for this app you will need to enter your IMC number and select the hospital where you are working. Currently available in CUH, UHW, UHK, Mercy UH & Tipperary UH, (although we are working to get the rest of the SSWHG signed up to the App). It contains valuable information on moving to your hospital site as well as induction videos aimed at International Medical Graduates under the International Doctors Tile. 

HSEland  https://www.hseland.ie/dash/Account/PreLogin 

This provides access to Mandatory Online HSE Training Courses as well as training in many areas of healthcare & management. You will need to set up an account to access this with your Employee Number. 

National Healthcare Communications App  Available from the App Store or iTunes.

This newly launched app supports staff in patient-facing roles to improve their communication skills such as building relationships, gathering information, delivering bad news & disclosing errors, including access to specific modules.