Transition Year Programme 2026 - Rotunda Hospital
The Rotunda Hospital is now accepting applications for our 2026 Transition Year Programme - a unique opportunity to gain insight into careers in Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, and Allied Health Professions.
Programme Details
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Dates: Monday 16th - Friday 20th November 2026
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Duration: 5 days
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Location: The Rotunda Hospital, Parnell Square, Dublin 1
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Places Available: 14
Programme Highlights
Successful applicants will:
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Tour our Obstetric and Neonatal units, Laboratory, and Pharmacy
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Attend talks by Consultants, NCHDs, Medical Students, and Allied Health Professionals
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Work in teams and present a group project on the final day
A full course schedule will be shared with selected students before the programme begins.
Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Criteria)
We welcome applications from:
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Transition Year students currently attending school in Dublin
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Students who have a connection to current Rotunda staff, including but not limited to children, siblings, nieces/nephews, cousins, neighbours, or family friends, particularly those with a genuine interest in healthcare.
How to Apply
Instead of a CV, please submit a PDF or Word document containing:
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Your full name
- Date of birth
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Home address
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Email
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Mobile number
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Name and job title of the Rotunda employee who referred you to the programme
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Relationship with the Rotunda employee that has referred you to the programme i.e., Daughter/Son/Nephew/Niece/Friend etc
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Do you confirm that you are in Transition Year 2026-2027?
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A short personal statement (max 200 words):
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Why should you be selected for the TY Programme?
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What do you hope to gain from the experience?
Important Dates
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Application deadline: Friday, the 4th of September 2026, 3PM
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Shortlisting: Week of 21st September 2026
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Offers will be sent directly to successful applicants.
Applications must be submitted through our careers portal at www.rotunda.ie
Please note: Applications sent by email to HR will not be accepted.
Questions?
Email: [email protected]
