Consultants Shift to Public-Only Contracts

A major shift is underway as 73% of consultants at UHG and Merlin Park now work under public-only contracts — 233 consultants in total. This trend, highlighted at a recent HSE Health Forum West meeting, signals a future where public-only contracts are the only option for new consultants entering the system. Councillor Shane Forde welcomes the change as a positive, long-overdue step toward modernizing healthcare staffing. The HSE confirms this transition is accelerating, reshaping how medical professionals are integrated into hospital services and pointing to a broader strategic realignment of the healthcare workforce. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a392d8dd589d7c29