Financial Supports for Non Consultant Hospital Doctors (NCHDs)
There are currently three schemes in operation which provide financial support to NCHDs funded by the NDTP. The schemes are:
1. Clinical Course & Examination Refund Scheme for NCHDs
This scheme is open to all NCHDs. There is an approved list of clinical courses & examinations qualifying for this refund scheme contained in the Guidance Document Commencing 8th July 2019 the full cost of an approved examination/course taken on or after this date is eligible to be refunded provided the NCHD has Passed the exam or Completed the appropriate course. Applications are submitted online via the NCHDs NER Portal.
The Clinical Course Exam Refund Scheme User Guide explains the steps required to making a CCERS Application via the NER Portal.
2. Training Supports Scheme for NCHDs
This scheme is open to all NCHDs who hold a current HSE NCHD contract 2010 for a minimum period of 12 weeks and are working in an HSE funded post. Funding is allocated based on Grade and the table below indicates the amount available under the TSS for each registration training year, July – July. Funding is available pro-rata for doctors employed on shorter contract durations.
| Grade |
Amount per Registration Year |
| Intern |
€750.00 |
| SHOs and Registrars |
€1,250.00 |
| SPRs/GP Registrars/Psychiatry SRs on a training scheme |
€2,000.00 |
The criteria around which clinical courses, conferences and examinations that can be claimed for under TSS plus a detailed explanation of the Scheme is provided in the Training Support Scheme Guidance Document which contains a detailed explanation of the Scheme.
The Training Supports Scheme User Guide explains the steps required to making a Training Supports Application via the NER Portal.
Please note that the rollover of TSS balances, permitted as an exception during the Covid-19 pandemic will end on 10th July 2022. From the changeover in July 2022 all TSS balances will be reset.
3. Specialist Training Fund for Higher Specialist Trainees
This scheme is open to higher specialist trainees and 3rd/4th year GP trainees only. The funding available to each trainee is €500.00 per year of training and the fund rolls over if not claimed in a particular year.
The Specialist Training Fund for Higher Specialist Trainees (2021-2022) NDTP Specialist Funding Guidance Document July.pdf (size 802.2 KB) contains a detailed explanation of the Scheme should be completed and submitted to the your Postgraduate Medical Training Body to Higher Specialist Training Fund Form July 2021 to July 2022
Financial Supports for Consultants
1. Consultant CME - Continuing Medical Education
This Scheme is open to Consultants employed in the public service. It allows Consultants claim a maximum of €3,000.00 per annum towards courses and conference, reference materials and professional fees. Further information is available in the memo claiming travel costs the guidance document and the application form should be completed in full and returned to the relevant employer for processing.
21.10.01 NER Memo 15 2021 re Consultant Online CME Access and rollover of CME balance.pdf (size 432.5 KB)
NER 15 2021 CME Addendum and Form-1.doc (size 69.1 KB)
