Financial Matters.

Base salary €38,750pa - excluding overtime.

As an NCHD, you are entitled to financial supports for training and progression.

These supports are claimed through the Training Support Scheme and include payment for eligible courses, examination fees, conference fees and more. For Intern it is currently €750 pa.

The National Employment Record (NER) is the online site to claim back these supports.

Make sure to avail of these supports, as training courses and examinations can be costly, however many are essential for our training and progression.

(Links to TSS eligible courses – https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/leadership-education-development/met/ed/fin/)


It might be worth looking at items like a savings plan or pension. A small amount compounded accrues quite quickly.

A rainy day fund always makes sense.