Notification of Sick Leave
At the earliest opportunity, please contact the duty Consultant by telephone to inform him/her that you will be unable to attend your scheduled shift. If you do not possess the number of the duty consultant, then call via CUH switchboard (021) 492 2000.
Once this has been communicated, please follow up with an email confirming your absence. The email should be addressed to:
- Human Resources Gillian Murphy
- Dr Simon Walsh
- The NCHD Rota Lead
Early notification is essential to facilitate safe staffing and rota cover within the Emergency Department.
Medical Certificates
A medical certificate from your GP must be provided where sick leave extends beyond 2 contiguous days. Contiguous refers to consecutive working days or scheduled shifts. For example:
- If you are absent on a Friday and remain unfit to work for your next scheduled shift on Monday, and your absence will also affect Tuesday, then a medical certificate will be required.
Please ensure that medical certificates are submitted promptly in accordance with HR requirements.