These are specific entitlements for Consultants on rosters on a 1 in 4 roster or greater. These entitlements apply to those on the 2008 and POCC contracts.

 

For those on a roster of a 1 in 1 or a 1 in 2 the entitlements are as follows:

 

1. 1 : 1 on-call roster entitles the Consultant to 5 days in lieu per 4 week period;
2. 1 : 2 on-call roster entitles the Consultant to 3 days in lieu per 4 week period;

 

For those on a 1 in 3 or a 1 in 4 the calculation is more complicated.

 

There is a minimum entitlement of 15 days per annum for those on a 1:3 or 10 days for those on a 1:4 rota.

 

Separately your entitlement should be calculated by reference to each on-call incident as follows:

 

	Before midnight	After midnight
Attendance on site	2 hours/actual time if exceeded	3 hours/actual time if exceeded
Telephone consultation	30 minutes/actual time if exceeded	60 minutes/actual time if exceeded
Saturday/Sunday/Public Holiday	Double the times provided for above

 

This rest time should be calculated at the end of the calendar month, and generally should be taken within a month, or at the latest within 8 weeks.

 

If it is not possible to take then the Rest should be paid at the applicable hourly rate.

 

If you have any queries about this or any other issue please email us at consultants@imo.ie or by calling (01)6767273.