Annual Leave.
From January to July:
12 working days annual leave of 7.8 hours each and 4 working days of 7.8 hours each in lieu of public holidays.
Total leave allowance of 16 working days or 124.8 hours leave.
From July to January:
12 working days annual leave of 7.8 hours each and 5 working days of 7.8 hours each in lieu of public holidays.
Total leave allowance of 17 working days or 132.6 hours leave.
Educational Leave.
The Employer may, taking account of the NCHD’s medical education and training status, grant the NCHD up to a maximum of 18 working days per 6month period.
This is to facilitate:
Attendance at courses, conferences, and educational events determined to be appropriate by the HSE, the recognised postgraduate training bodies and the Universities.
Study leave prior to an examination or repeat examination for higher degrees or diplomas determined to be appropriate by the HSE, the recognised postgraduate training bodies and the Universities;
Attendance at examinations determined to be appropriate by the HSE, the recognised postgraduate training bodies and the Universities;
Attendance at interviews within the Irish public health service appropriate to the NCHD’s training / career pathway.
All educational leave must be relevant, take account of service and rota needs, be recommended by the supervising Consultant / Clinical Director and be approved by the Employer in advance in line with the Employer’s leave policy and with cognisance of the requirements of any specialist training / professional competence scheme the NCHD is participating in and related medical education and training requirements.