HSE to offer permanent contracts to all nursing, midwifery and health and social care graduates

On Monday, the HSE confirmed that more than 1,000 final year health and social care students, as well as 1,600 nurses and midwives, will now qualify for these roles after they complete their courses and placements.

All graduate nurses, midwives and health and social care graduates will be offered permanent contracts with the HSE as part of the national health service's aim to address shortages of staff in key areas. 

On Monday, the HSE confirmed that more than 1,000 final year health and social care students, as well as 1,600 nurses and midwives, will now qualify for these roles after they complete their courses and placements.