In May 2023, the NCPS contributed to a conference focused on Creating the Workforce for New Surgical Hubs, in collaboration with RCSI and the Department of Health. The one-day conference took place on 4 May 2023 and was convened in response to the government’s confirmation of major investment in new surgical infrastructure, to include five surgical hubs and three elective hospitals.

The conference opened with a session covering the policy, clinical and implementation contexts of the elective surgery programme. Delegates heard contributions from national and international experts as well as from senior leaders in the Department of Health, HSE, and the National Clinical Programmes and RCSI. Staffing models from Ireland, Northern Ireland, Australia, Canada and the UK were described. The NCPS extends its thanks to all staff who were involved in the organisation of or attended the event.

Professor Deborah McNamara speaking at the event.