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Healthcare

The Health Service Executive (HSE) (Irish: Feidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte) is responsible for the provision of health and personal social services for everyone living in Ireland, with public funds. The Executive was established by the Health Act, 2004 and came into official operation on 1 January 2005. It replaces the ten regional Health Boards, the Eastern Regional Health Authority and a number of other different agencies and organisations. The Minister for Health has overall responsibility for the Executive in Government. The HSE is Ireland’s largest employer with over 67,000 direct employees, and another 40,000 in funded health care organisations. It has an annual budget of over €13 billion, more than any other public sector organisation.

Healthcare structure in the HSE

The HSE is a large organisation of over 100,000 people, whose job is to run all of the public health services in Ireland. The HSE manages services through a structure designed to put patients and clients at the centre of the organisation.

The HSE Code of Governance provides an overview of the principles, policies, procedures and guidelines by which the HSE directs and controls its functions and manages its business, it is intended to guide the Directorate, leadership Team and all those working within the HSE and the agencies funded by the HSE, in performing their duties to the highest standards of accountability, integrity and propriety.

The HSE Code of Governance was first approved by the Minister for Health and Children in 2007. The Code has been reviewed and updated in line with best practice and to ensure it meets the requirements of the Code of Practice for the Governance of State bodies (2009). The revised Code was approved by the Minster for Health in December 2015.

The HSE’s has four Regional Health Forums, which includes representatives from the city and county councils within that area.

Registration

You need to be on the HSE medical register which is called MCI (Irish Medical Council) before you can do any clinical work or write prescription drugs in the Republic of Ireland.

Before you apply

Please ensure you have consulted the eligibility chart prior to submitting an application. The eligibility chart will provide guidance on which route you should submit your application under.

Certificate of Experience

The Certificate of Experience is a document which confirms that a doctor has successfully completed their internship to the standards set by the Medical Council.

In order to be eligible for a Certificate of Experience you need to have completed your internship and the Medical Council need to have received final sign-off from your intern network coordinator.

Doctors who are due to complete their internship in July 2016 will be able to request a certificate of experience through their Medical Council online account from the 13th of June 2016.

Doctors who completed their internships prior to 2016 can request a certificate of experience application form by emailing coe@mcirl.ie

Please note that prior to 2011 Certificates of experience were issued by the universities. Applicants who completed their internships prior to 2011 can request a letter from the Medical Council confirming that their certificate of experience was accepted for the purposes of registration. Alternatively, the original certificate can be requested from the university where you graduated.

Check if you are Exempt for Pres Exams , you will also need to get your internship certificate Verified

In order to  submit an application online  you will need your passport number and a debit/credit card for payment of fees. You will also be required to provide details and dates of your medical education and training.

Source: www.medicalcouncil.ie

How do I register?

Arrangements differ depending on where you are from. However you must create a EPIC account to have your documents verified before you proceed further with medical council registration.

1) Verify your documents through EPIC.

What is EPIC?

Click here for details

How to begin?

Make an account on the EPIC website, for this you will need 75 USD in your bank account for payment, account making is very simple , they will be asking general questions like name, qualifications, nationality etc after completion and submission of fee, once you have entered this information EPIC will email  you temporary password and username login (you must change it for security reasons)

I am done with account what next?

They will email you EPIC IDENTITY form, download it , print it fill it sign it, get it attested from notary public and send it back to epic. Once they receive epic identity form, they will approve it and then your account will be permanent .

Now you can upload your all mentioned credentials and get them verified

What documents I need to get EPIC VERIFIED for IMC General Registration (PRES EXEMPTION)?

• Your MBBS degree (basic medical qualification)
• Your Internship (Exp. Certificate from PMDC / Sudanese Medical Council, Egyptian Medical Council , any medical council you have completed your internship within)

What supporting documents I will be needing?

• Passport (valid-scanned copy) -must have minimum 24 months expiry
• Recent photograph
• Detailed Mark sheet of 5 year MBBS
• Full Medical Council registration certificate (PMDC / Sudanese Medical Council, Egyptian Medical Council , any medical council /country you are registered within)

2) If you are from the EEA registration can be relatively simple.

or

If you are from outside the EEA the procedures for registration can be more complex.

What are the different types of registration ?

Every doctor is responsible for ensuring that their registration is current and appropriate for their individual circumstances within one of these categories:

• Trainee Specialist Division
• Internship Registration
• Specialist Division
• General Division
• Supervised Division
• Visiting EEA Practitioners Division

Higher qualifications recognised for the purpose of exemption from the PRES, but you still need IELTS for jobs applications, Higher qualifications with not exempt medical professionals from IELTS. – click here for more information : (please see point 10 of Job Offer Letter from hospital)

Applicants for general registration can be exempt from the Pre-Registration Examination System (PRES) only if they have been awarded one of the qualifications listed below

And;

• Have undertaken an internship of at least twelve months which comprised of a minimum of three months in general medicine and three months in general surgery.

OR

• Completed a minimum of three years in an accredited training programme. Applicant should provide a letter confirming satisfactory completion of a three year programme from the body responsible for overseeing the training programme eg a post graduate training body. Only one single training programme will be considered for this purpose.”

Anaesthesia

• Fellowship of the College of Anaesthetists of Ireland (FCAI), (formerly FCARCSI and FFARCSI)
• Membership of the College of Anaesthetists of Ireland (MCAI), formerly Primary Fellowship Examination of the College of Anaesthetists of Ireland
• Overseas Qualifying Examination of the College of Anaesthetists of Ireland (OQE)
• Fellow of the Joint Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine of Ireland (FJFICMI)
• Diploma in Pain Management, College of Anaesthetists of Ireland
• Fellowship of the Faculty of Pain Medicine, College of Anaesthetists of Ireland
• Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists UK (FRCA)
• Primary Examination of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (UK)
• Fellow of the Australian & New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA)
• Fellow of the College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand
• Fellow in Anesthesiology of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
• Fellow of the College of Anaesthetists of South Africa (FCA(SA))
• Diploma of American Boards in Anesthesiology (DABA)
• Diploma of American Boards in Critical Care Medicine
• European Diploma in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care (EDAIC, formerly EDA)
• European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine (EDIC)
• Fellow in Anaesthesia of the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Pakistan (FCPS (P) taken after 1998)
• Doctor of Medicine in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, University of the West Indies

Emergency Medicine

• Membership/Fellowship of the College of Emergency Medicine (MCEM/FCEM) (UK) [Irish trainees are required to sit these BST/HSE exit exams]
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (in Accident and Emergency Medicine and Surgery) (FRCSEd (A&E))
• Fellowship of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (FACEM)
• Diplomate of the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC)
• Exit examination in Emergency Medicine of the Hong Kong College of Emergency Medicine

General Practice

• Membership of the Irish College of General Practitioners (MICGP)
• Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP)
• Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP)

Medicine

• Member of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (MRCPI)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (FRCPI)
• MRCP (London)
• MRCP (Glasgow)
• MRCP (Edinburgh)
• MRACP (Australia)
• FRCP(C) (Canada)
• FCP(SA) (South Africa)
• American Board in General (Internal) Medicine

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

• Member of the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (MRCPI Ob&Gyn)
• Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (MRCOG) (UK)
• Membership of the Royal Australian and/or New Zealand College(s) of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (MRACOG / MRNZCOG / MRANZCOG)
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (O&G)
• Fellowship of the College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists of South Africa (FCOG (SA))
• Current Certification by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Occupational Medicine

• Member of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland(MFOM)
• Fellow of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (FFOM)
• Licentiateship of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (LFOM)
• Membership of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine, Royal College of Physicians (London)
• American Board Certification in Occupational Health
• American Board of Preventive Medicine
• Certificate of the Canadian Board of Occupational Medicine
• Fellow of the Australasian College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine

Ophthalmology

• MRCSI (Ophth)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Australia & New Zealand (FRANZCO)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons & Physicians of Glasgow
• American Board of Ophthalmology
• FRCOphth (London)
• Canadian Board

Paediatrics

• Member of the Faculty of Paediatrics of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (MRCPI Medicine of Childhood)
• Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH)
• American Board in Paediatrics

Pathology

• Fellow of the Faculty of Pathology Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (FFPath RCPI)
• MRCPath (UK)
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA)
• American Board Certification in Pathology (ASCP)
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (UK) (FRCPath)

Psychiatry

• Member of the Royal College of Psychiatry (UK) (MRCPsych)
• The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatry

Radiology

• Fellow of the Faculty of Radiologists Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (FFR RCSI)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR) (UK)
• American Board of Radiology
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) – Division of Radiology or Radiation Oncology

Surgery

• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (FRCSI)
• Collegiate Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (MRCSI(C))
• Intercollegiate Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (IMRCSI) (must be accompanied by an original/certified copy Certificate of Completion of Basic Surgical Training (CCBST)).
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (MRCSI)
• Associate Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (AFRCSI)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons & Physicians of Glasgow
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (London)
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons & Physicians of Glasgow
• Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (London)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Medicine of South Africa
• Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (Surgery)
• American Board Certification

Is there a registration fee?

There is an initial fee for registration and an annual fee to remain on the register. You will need to contact the MC1 to find out which category of registration you can apply for and how much it will cost.

Find out more about cost of registration on the MCI website

Immigration regulations

Note: The following information is intended as a general guide only, and should not be used as a sole source of information.

Any International medical graduate (IMG) coming to the Republic of Ireland must satisfy INIS immigration requirements. These are handled entirely separately from registration matters.

Find out more about the current visa procedures in the INIS Website here.

English language requirements

Who needs to provide evidence of knowledge of the English language?

All doctors who practise medicine in the Republic of Ireland must have the necessary knowledge of English to communicate effectively so they do not put the safety of their patients at risk. Communicating includes speaking, reading, writing and listening.

Whether we ask you to give us evidence that you have the necessary knowledge of English depends on a number of things.

The Medical Council accepts any of the following as evidence of effective communication skills:

1. You have a current Academic IELTS Certificate (dated within the last two years) with an overall band score of 7.0 and a minimum score of 6.5 in each module; or
2. You have passed another equivalent English language test*; or
3. Satisfactory proof that you have been awarded a Higher Qualification listed in Appendix A of the Registration Rules which was awarded by a postgraduate training body in a country where English is the language spoken by the vast majority of the population; ; or
4. Satisfactory proof that your basic medical degree and internship training were completed through English in a country where English is the language spoken by the vast majority of the population, e.g. in Australia or New Zealand over 97% of the population speak English; and in the USA over 95% of the population speak English.  This is comparable to Ireland, where over 98% of the population speak English.
5. Cambridge ESOL Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – CEFR Level C1or C2
6. USMLE if all of part 1 and part 2 have been completed.
7. You have an OET (Category – Medicine) dated within the last two years, with a minimum grade of B in each module.

OET

The Occupational English Test (OET) is an international English language test that assesses the language and communication skills of healthcare professionals who seek to register and practise in an English-speaking environment.

It provides a valid and reliable assessment of all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking – with an emphasis on communication in medical and health professional settings.

OET tests international health practitioners in the following 12 professions:

• Dentistry
• Dietetics
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Occupational Therapy
• Optometry
• Pharmacy
• Physiotherapy
• Podiatry
• Radiography
• Speech Pathology
• Veterinary Science

OET is recognised and trusted by more than 40 regulatory healthcare bodies and councils in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Dubai, Namibia, UK (NMC) and Ireland (NMC). Many organisations, including hospitals, universities and colleges, are using OET as proof of a candidate’s ability to communicate effectively in a demanding healthcare environment. In addition, OET is recognised by the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection for a number of visa categories, including work and student visas.

Click here for details (POINT 7) – click here

IELTS

IELTS is an English Language test administered by the British Council, IDP Education Australia and Cambridge ESOL. It is run in over 100 countries. You can find out more on the IELTS website at http://www.ielts.org

For us to accept your IELTS certificate, it must meet our criteria.

Your IELTS certificate is valid for two years.

If you have obtained the required scores in the academic version of the IELTS test over two years ago, you may be able to prove to us that you have maintained your English language skills.

You can do this by submitting your original IELTS certificate showing that you got the required scores and one of the following:

• Evidence that you have successfully completed a postgraduate course of study, where all elements of the course of study, including clinical activities, were taught and examined solely in English, within the past two years.
• A reference from an employer or your tutor or lecturer on a postgraduate course of study from a country where English is the first or native language.

Please note that achievement of IELTS for the purpose of applying for registration with the IMC may not be acceptable evidence of your English language skills for the purpose of obtaining a Irish Visa.

Primary medical qualification taught and examined in English

You may also be able to show us you have the necessary knowledge of English if your primary medical qualification has been taught and examined in English. In this case you would need to send:

• A statement that you have not taken the IELTS test before.
• An original letter or certificate from the institution where you qualified that confirms:
  a. all of the course, including clinical activities, were taught and examined solely in English

  b. at least 75% of any clinical interaction, including personal contact with patients, their families and other healthcare professionals, which took place as part of the course of study, was conducted in English

  c. the date you sat your final examination.

See the list of universities from which the MCI will not accept English language evidence these are the same for the GMC (UK).

Applying for a Visa

Whether you need an Irish visa to land in the State or an Irish transit visa when arriving at a port in the State for the purposes of passing through the port in order to travel to another state depends on what country you are from.

Even if you are a national of a visa required country you may not require an Irish visa if:

• you hold a residence card of a family member of a European Union Citizen,
• the Irish Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme applies to you,
• you hold a Convention travel document and wish to come to Ireland for a for short stay, or
• you are a non-EU/EEA second level student resident in an EU/EEA Member State who is seeking to come to Ireland as part of a group school excursion.

Find out if you are a national of a visa required country and if one of the exceptions applies to you on these pages.

Countries whose nationals are visa required

Irish Short Stay Visa Waiver Programme

British Irish Visa Scheme

Residence card of a family member of a European Union Citizen

Convention travel documents

Source: www.inis.gov.ie

Doctors working in the Republic of Ireland

Employers must apply for a work Permit and will usually be required to show that no suitably qualified resident worker is available to do the job. The process is simplified if the post is considered a shortage occupation. Once you have been issued with a Job Of Letter you will be able to apply for a General Employment Permit or Work Permit. This is the permission that you will need to stay in the Republic of Ireland and this visa will be specific to a particular post or job. If you then move to another job you would have to make a new application for leave. After a continuous period five years spent on a employment visa you can apply for indefinite leave to remain (permanent residency) in the Republic of Ireland.

Note: The above information is intended as a general guide only, and should not be used as a sole source of information.

Where to get good immigration advice

It is important to note that under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999, all organisations and individuals giving immigration advice must be authorised by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC). Lists of advisers can be found on the OISC website.

Lifestyle

• Faith / Religion – The Republic of Ireland has one of the most religiously diverse populations in Europe, and the right to religious freedom is embraced. Communities and individuals are free to practice their faith without hindrance and encouraged to openly celebrate it. It is illegal in the Republic of Ireland for anyone to discriminate against you because of your faith or religion. If they do you must report it.
• Discrimination – It is illegal in the Republic of Ireland to discriminate against people because of their colour, race, ethnic or national origins, age, gender, sex or sexual orientation. If you have been discriminated against for any of these reasons, you must report it. If you have been found to have discriminated against someone you could be prosecuted.
• Smoking – In the Republic of Ireland smoking is forbidden in all enclosed public places such as pubs, restaurants, nightclubs, shops, offices, government buildings, factories, private members’ clubs, in cinemas and on public transport. You are allowed to smoke outdoors, at home or in provided smoking rooms in prisons, care homes and hotels. Certain outdoor locations such as sports arenas and railway platforms could have a smoking ban. If you are unsure about whether you can smoke somewhere, look for signs or ask somebody before you light your cigarette.
• Alcohol – It is illegal to drink alcohol in some public areas in the Republic of Ireland. If you are caught drinking alcohol in a public place where drinking is not permitted, it will be confiscated from you. Excessive drinking can lead to public order offences for which you can be arrested and prosecuted. Remember it is illegal to drive any vehicle whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Spitting in Public – Whilst it is not illegal to spit in public, many people will find it offensive. If you need to sneeze or blow your nose, use a tissue or handkerchief so you don’t cause offence.
• Appointments – It is important to arrive on time for meetings and appointments. In places such as hospitals and doctor’s surgeries you are advised to arrive 10 minutes early. This will help to keep waiting times down. If you know that you are going to be late or unable to attend a meeting or appointment, you should let the person know in advance.
• Visiting Friends – If you are invited to someone’s home for a meal, you may wish to take a small gift (such as flowers, chocolates or a bottle of wine) or you could invite them to your home in return. People from the UK will be interested to hear about your home country, so you might like to bring some photographs or small items to show your friends or guests.
• Greeting People – In the Republic of Ireland it is polite to say ‘please’ when you ask for something and ‘thank you’ when you receive something, or if someone is kind to you. If you meet somebody you know say ‘hello’, or if you want make a more formal greeting you can shake hands. In the Republic of Ireland you do this with your right hand.
• Queues – Wait in a queue (or line) for buses, at supermarket checkouts and other public places. People will be offended and think that you are rude if you do not.
• Social Activities – If you take part in social activities you will find it easier to make friends. You can visit your local community centre to find out what social activities they arrange. Going to a public house (pub) is a common social activity for people in the Republic of Ireland. Pubs do sell non-alcoholic drinks and often hold special events in which you can get involved in.

Remember, if you feel uncomfortable about taking part in something you have been invited to do, just say no, you will not cause offence.

Professional Conduct & Ethics

The patient-doctor relationship is a privileged one that depends on the patient’s trust in the doctor’s professional conduct. The Medical Council gives guidance on all matters related to professional conduct and ethics for registered doctors and this guide is regularly updated Guide to Professional Conduct and Ethics for Doctors.pdf.

Accommodation

One of your primary concerns when moving to the Republic of Ireland is where you will live. Accommodation is NOT provided by your employer, the information provided here will help point you in the right direction.

Can You Live in the Republic of Ireland?

Types of Accommodation

When looking for housing in the UK you have many options, but some of these can be expensive. You must remember to look carefully at what you can realistically afford.

Guest Houses / Bed and Breakfast These are often expensive and would ideally suit short-term stays.

Letting Agents may require references, a deposit and one month’s rent in advance.

Cost of Living

Cost of living in Ireland is 8.20% higher than in United Kingdom (aggregate data for all cities, rent is not taken into account). Rent in Ireland is 18.65% higher than in United Kingdom (average data for all cities). click here

Doctors Grades & Pay Scale

If you are not used to the grades of doctor in the Republic of Ireland they can at first seem confusing. However, the main differences lie between the grades that lead to a Certificate of Specialist Training and those that do not. Consultants lead the teams of doctors and all other grades are supervised by a Consultant.

Junior doctors click here for further information.- please refer to the last page

Consultant doctors click here for further information

Taxes

Majority of doctors are employed via PAYE stands for Pay As You Earn. The PAYE system is a method of Income tax and USC deductions under which a person’s employer calculates and deducts the amount(s) due each time a payment of wages, salary, etc. is made to an employee. It is also a method of collecting PRSI, click here for more information.

Source: www.revenue.ie

Medical card

A medical card entitles you to:

• free GP services
• prescribed drugs and medicines, subject to a charge per item prescribed
• public hospital services
• certain dental, optical and hearing services
• maternity and infant care services
• a range of community care and personal social services

How to qualify for a medical card

To qualify for a medical card, you will need to satisfy the Health Service Executive (HSE) that you live in Ireland, intend to live there for at least a year, and are eligible based on your UK social insurance or pension.

To establish that a person is ordinarily resident, the HSE may require:

• proof of property purchase or rental, including evidence that the property in question is the person’s principal residence
• evidence of transfer of funds, bank accounts and pensions
• residence permit or visa
• work permit or visa, or statements from employers
• in some instances, the signing of an affidavit (a sworn written statement) by the applicant

Applying for a medical card

You can apply online for a medical card on the medicalcard.ie website. This is the quickest way of obtaining the card.

Alternatively, you can download a medical card application form:

• MC1 Medical Card and GP Visit Card Application Form (PDF, 802kb)
• MC1(a) Medical Card and GP Visit Card Application Form for people aged 70+ (PDF, 58kb)

If you have any questions before you send your application, you can phone 1890 252 919 from Ireland, contact your Local Health Office, or email clientregistration@hse.ie.

You can also get the application form and a list of participating GPs from your local health centre or Local Health Office. Take the form to the GP you have chosen from the list of participating doctors. Return the form to the Client Registration Unit, along with the documentary evidence specified on the form. You can track the progress of your medical card application at medicalcard.ie.

Education

The levels of education in Ireland are primary, secondary and higher (often known as “third-level”) education. In recent yearsfurther education has grown immensely. Growth in the economy since the 1960s has driven much of the change in the education system. Education in Ireland is free at all levels, including college (university), but only for students applying from the European Union.^[1] For universities there are student service fees (up to €3,000 in 2015),^[2] which students are required to pay on registration, to cover examinations, insurance and registration costs.^[3][4]

The Department of Education and Skills, under the control of the Minister for Education and Skills, is in overall control of policy, funding and direction, while other important organisations are the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland, the Higher Education Authority, and on a local level the Education and Training Boards are the only comprehensive system of government organisation. There are many other statutory and non-statutory bodies that have a function in the education system. The current Minister for Education is Richard Bruton.

Education is compulsory for children in Ireland from the ages of six to sixteen or until students have completed three years of second-level education. Click here for more information

Applying for jobs

Feel free to visit our jobs section to find the latest vacancies as per your grade & specialism.

If you require any further guidance,
get in touch, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact us on +44 (0) 1234 889213
Email: info@workplacedoctors.co.uk