Chief Physicist

RecruitNet


Job Location:

Dublin - Ireland

Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 2 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for both domestic and overseas candidates across hospitals nursing homes home care and community care settings.

We are currently hiring Chief Physicist for a reputed hospital in Dublin Ireland.

Permanent Full Time

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Medical Physics service ensuring safe effective and high-quality delivery across all clinical areas
  • Provide expert scientific advice on radiation protection imaging optimisation and regulatory compliance
  • Act as Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) / Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in accordance with statutory requirements
  • Oversee quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) programmes for all radiological equipment including diagnostic imaging and MRI
  • Ensure compliance with national and international standards legislation and best practice guidelines
  • Support the implementation optimisation and commissioning of new equipment and technologies
  • Collaborate closely with Radiologists Radiographers and multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and service delivery
  • Lead incident investigations related to radiation safety and implement corrective and preventive actions
  • Develop and review policies protocols and standard operating procedures within the department
  • Manage departmental resources including staffing budgeting and service planning
  • Provide leadership mentoring and training to junior physicists and technical staff
  • Participate in research audit and innovation initiatives to advance clinical practice
  • Contribute to teaching and continuous professional development programmes within the organisation
  • Maintain accurate documentation and reporting in line with regulatory and organisational requirements


Requirements

  • Recognised First or Second Class Honours Degree with Physics as a major subject
    OR
    Recognised First or Second Class Honours Degree in Electrical / Electronic / Mechanical / Clinical Engineering
  • Postgraduate qualification (MSc or PhD) in Medical Physics / Clinical Engineering
  • Equivalent qualifications may be considered
  • Minimum 7 years relevant experience including at least 3 years at senior level in one or more of the following:
    • Nuclear Medicine
    • Radiation Protection Procedures
    • Clinical Engineering
    • Radiological Physics
    • Radiotherapy
    • Medical Imaging
  • Valid Irish working visa
  • Registration as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) with the Irish College of Physicists in Medicine (ICPM)
    OR eligibility to obtain registration within 12 months
  • Registration as a Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA)
    OR eligibility to obtain registration within 12 months


  • Benefits

    • Joining Bonus / Relocation Costs available for specific roles
    • Competitive salaries Excellent Career progression
    • Learning and Development support
    • Employee Assistance Programme
    • Defined contribution pension scheme
    • Flexible work patterns
    • Maternity Leave



    Required Skills:

    Recognised First or Second Class Honours Degree with Physics as a major subject OR Recognised First or Second Class Honours Degree in Electrical / Electronic / Mechanical / Clinical Engineering Postgraduate qualification (MSc or PhD) in Medical Physics / Clinical Engineering Equivalent qualifications may be considered Minimum 7 years relevant experience including at least 3 years at senior level in one or more of the following: Nuclear Medicine Radiation Protection Procedures Clinical Engineering Radiological Physics Radiotherapy Medical Imaging Valid Irish working visa Registration as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) with the Irish College of Physicists in Medicine (ICPM) OR eligibility to obtain registration within 12 months Registration as a Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) OR eligibility to obtain registration within 12 months

    RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for both domestic and overseas candidates across hospitals nursing homes home care and community care settings.We are currently hiring Chief Physicist for a reputed hospital in Dublin Ireland. Permanent Full TimeResponsibilitiesLead ...