There are “too few positions” available for junior doctors in hospitals, who should at least be offered temporary locum work, the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) has said. The IMO has highlighted a lack of placements for junior doctors in July when rotations across Irish hospitals take place. One junior doctor told the Irish Examiner there were 15 applicants for every SHO post and that she had to make alternative plans in the absence of a job. The IMO said all junior doctors must be offered temporary locum work to alleviate the pressure on “overworked” doctors. “We desperately need a long-term plan to build a resilient, well-staffed health system so that doctors know that they are truly valued in Ireland,” the IMO added.

Source: Irish Examiner June 22, 2020 16:18 UTC