Your Guide to Returning to Ireland

Thinking about returning to Ireland to continue your healthcare career? The HSE understands that there is a lot to consider and to organise, and we want to help make your move back home as smooth as possible.

At the HSE, we continue to create and further develop a more positive, supportive workplace where people can genuinely thrive, with ongoing improvements across services and teams. As we move forward with Sláintecare, there are real opportunities to be part of meaningful change and help shape the future of healthcare at home.

In this section, you will find practical information to support your return:
•  how to find your next role in the HSE;
•  details of the attractive financial relocation package;
•  general guidance on returning to Ireland such as tax matters and settling back in.

We are here to help you navigate every stage of your move back home.

 

Financial Assistance

Relocating can be both an exciting and financially significant decision, which is why we offer a comprehensive International / Returning Emigrant Recruitment Relocation Package to support your move.

If you are relocating to take up a permanent or temporary post for a minimum of two years, you can avail of financial assistance:

– Up to €4,160 for candidates moving from EU/UK countries
– Up to €4,710 for candidates relocating from Non-EU countries

This support helps with flights and initial accommodation, and we’ll also cover other upfront costs like, for example, professional registration fees.

Relocation Package

Finding your next role with the HSE

Visit our General Recruitment page to learn more about the recruitment process and familiarise yourself with the steps involved.

Explore the HSE Health Regions pages to learn more about the lifestyle, communities, and hospitals in each area—it’s a great way to find the region that feels like home.

Looking to grow your skills or advance your career? Check out the different career pathways across disciplines for inspiration and guidance.

Our candidate supports are there to help you confidently navigate the recruitment process, including webinars to understand how panels work.

And don’t forget to review your professional registration status or begin re-registration with your regulatory body in Ireland to ensure a smooth transition.

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Practical information about returning to Ireland

Relocating back home involves practical considerations, and we are here to help you manage them.

The Citizens Information website provides an excellent range of up-to-date information about returning to Ireland, from your tax and social security arrangements to bringing your spouse or partner and dependents and much more.

Revenue also have comprehensive information on tax matters when returning to Ireland.

We have developed a handy checklist for you to use in conjunction with guidance from your hiring manager, when returning to a post in the HSE.

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