Lead NCHD Resources

It’s important to know who your Lead NCHD is. Ideally your hospital/CHO will have a diverse NCHD Committee represented by all grades and subspecialties. If you are interested to get in touch at nl.nchd@hse.ie or contact medical manpower at your hospital.

Here are some resources that may be useful for Lead NCHDs:

•  Working As A Doctor In Ireland
• The Lead NCHD Handbook 2023-2024
• The Lead NCHD Job Description 2023-2024
• Presentation by Jared Gormly, NDTP-HSE Business Manager "Role of the NDTP"

Training Supports: 

• National Employment Record (NER) & e-Portfolio
• HSE Research & Development

Financial Supports for NCHDs:

There are currently three schemes in operation which provide financial support to NCHDs funded by the NDTP. 

Read more about Financial Supports for NCHDs

Wellbeing Supports:

• HSE Employee Assistance Programme
• HSE Coaching Services
• National GP Directory for NCHDs
• Information on Schwartz Rounds
• HSE Change Guide

Selection of initiatives implemented by past Lead NCHDs:

• Presentation by Dr Louise Hendrick, Temple Street Children’s University Hospital “Medication Safety – a collaborative approach”
• Presentation by Dr Anna McHugh, Letterkenny General Hospital “Occasional Acts of Kindness – Beating burnout”          
• Presentation by Dr John Duddy, Beaumont "NOTED: A Clinical Task Handover System for NCHDs and Nurses"
• Presentation by Dr. Deirdre Kelly, Mater "The Value of Physician Leadership" & "Improving Weekend Discharges"