Radiographer (Staff Grade) Raideagrafóir, Grád Foirne (Cód Grád:3039
Radiographer (Staff Grade) Raideagrafóir, Grád Foirne (Cód Grád:3039
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Radiographer (Staff Grade)
Job Specification & Terms and Conditions
Job Title Grade Code
Radiographer (Staff Grade) Raideagrafir Grd Foirne (Cd Grd:3093
(Grade Code: 3093)
Campaign Reference
SCH/075/2025
Closing Date
Wednesday 24th September 2025@ 17:00hrs
Proposed Interview Date (s)
October 2025
Taking up Appointment
A start date will be indicated at job offer stage.
Location of Post
St Columcilles Hospital Bray Road Loughlinstown Co Dublin
Ospidal Cholm Cille Bthar Bhr Baile U Lachnin Co. Bhaile tha Cliath
There is currently two permanent Basic Grade Radiography posts (1 WTE) available in St Columcilles Hospital.
A panel may be formed because of this campaign for St Columcilles Hospital from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
Informal Enquiries
Liezel Koen Radiology Services Manager
Tel:
Details of Service
St. Columcilles Hospital is part of the HSE Dublin South East. It is a model 2 hospital with 117 inpatient beds 7 Day surgery bays a 9-bedded Medical Assessment Unit an Injuries Unit and an Endoscopy Unit. Located in South County Dublin and on the border with north Wicklow St. Columcilles has a national speciality in obesity management and National Gender addition to general medicine day surgery and care of the elderly St. Columcilles has an orthopaedic and Stroke Rehabilitation service.
The Radiology Department at St Columcilles Hospital provides Diagnostic imaging services for all inpatients local injuries/ Medical Assessment Unit patients and OPD patients of the hospital and for all GP patients in the South Dublin Wicklow region.
A satellite Radiology Diagnostics Department will operate providing Ultrasound and General Radiography in the Bray Primary Care Centre.
The Department is equipped with the following imaging modalities: General/ X-ray CT Ultrasound and DXA Scanning mobile X-ray and Fluoroscopy. Radiology Services are provided for SVUH. The Department participates in the Radiography student training programme UCD School of Diagnostic Imaging with onsite Clinical Tutors.
There are good opportunities for cross training and pursuance of further studies within the department.
Links are maintained between SVUH and St Michaels Hospital in proximity and within our Hospital Group.
There is approximately 12 WTE Radiography staff including Staff grade Senior Clinical Specialist and RSM grades. The Radiology staff complement also includes Consultant Radiologists. Nursing staff Clerical staff and Attendant/ Radiology Assistant staff.
The Radiology Department in St Columcilles Hospital provides Diagnostic Imaging Services to inpatients outpatients GP referrals the Injury unit and Medical Assessment Unit. Radiology Services include General Radiography CT Ultrasound DXA Scanning and Fluoroscopy An on-call service operates currently 24/7 to facilitate referrals from the Emergency Department and In-patients.
Reporting Relationship
The post holders will report to the Radiology Services Manager (RSM) or designate in St Columcilles Hospital.
Purpose of the Post
- To carry out Staff Grade Radiographic duties in line with department protocols.
To deliver a quality patient-focused radiographic service and be responsible for the day-to-day service in an assigned area of Radiography
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
The Radiographer (Staff Grade) will:
Clinical/Professional
Undertake radiography practice in a professional manner upholding the reputation of the department and the hospital.
Recognise the need for effective self-management of workload and resources and be able to practise accordingly.
Ensure professional standards are maintained in accordance with the requirements as set out by CORU Be able to identify and assess patients.
Conduct appropriate assessment/diagnostic or monitoring procedures treatment or other actions safely and skilfully.
Implement agreed policies procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation regulations and standards relevant to the use of ionising radiation.
Be responsible for the safe use of all imaging equipment and adhere to instructions on its use.
Adhere to departmental imaging protocols: be responsible for the correct identification of patient images.
Ensure that appropriate radiation protection is used and that the radiation dose is kept to a minimum consistent with the ALARA principle.
Maximise the use of new technology including the Radiology Information System and PACS.
Be accountable take responsibility for their actions seek advice / a second opinion as required.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the provision of an integrated patient-centred service.
Relate to and communicate with others in a courteous and helpful manner at all times
Assist and take part in audit quality assurance programmes.
Undertake routine inspection of equipment - be responsible for the logging and reporting of all equipment faults to the Radiography Service Manager or their designate.
Ensure the correct completion of records and reports. Respect and maintain the privacy dignity and confidentiality of the service user in relation to all hospital activities as per statutory requirements e.g. FOI GDPR.
Be flexible in response to service needs.
Attend at such other health institutions administered by the HSE as may be designated from time to time.
Education & Training
Participate in mandatory training programmes.
Participate in continuing professional development including in-service training attending and presenting at conferences/courses relevant to practice promoting and contributing to research etc. as agreed with the Radiography Services Manager or designated officer.
Understand the role of reflective practice in relation to personal and professional development.
Engage in performance review with their Line Manager.
Actively participate in induction / teaching / training / supervision of Radiographers and other staff within the department. Participate in the practice education of Radiography students.
Identify teaching / learning / audit / opportunities within the department for themselves and others.
Health & Safety
Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others.
Implement agreed policies procedures and safe professional practice by adhering to relevant legislation regulations and standards.
Adequately identifies assesses and manages and monitors risk within their area of responsibility. Document appropriately and report any near misses hazards and accidents and bring them to the attention of the relevant person(s).
Be responsible for the cleaning proper care and storage of all safety equipment including personal protective equipment (e.g. lead aprons thyroid shields).
Be responsible for keeping the department and their work area clean tidy and safe.
Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example Standards for Healthcare National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.
Support promote and actively participate in sustainable energy water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable low carbon and efficient health service.
Administrative
Contribute to the planning and development of the service and participate in service improvements.
Participate in the establishment and maintenance of standards for quality improvement and adhere to existing standards and policies.
Assist in the organisation maintenance and/or ordering of equipment and materials as required.
Represent the department at meetings and conferences as required.
Engage in IT developments as they apply to service users and service administration.
Keep up to date with developments within the organisation and the Irish Health Service.
The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualifications and/ or experience
1. Statutory Registration Professional Qualifications Experience etc.
Candidates for appointment must at the closing date:
(i) Be registered or be eligible for registration on the Radiography Division of the Radiographers Register maintained by the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU.
AND
(ii) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
AND
(iii) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Radiography Division of the Radiographers Register maintained by the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.
2. Annual Registration
(i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Radiography Register maintained by the Radiographer Registration Board at CORU
AND
(ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).
Health
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Character
Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Post Specific Requirements
Demonstrate the ability to evaluate information solve problems and make decisions in relation to service user care.
Show excellent written and grammatical communication skills that are clear and concise throughout the application and cover letter. Demonstrate the ability to plan and deliver care in an effective and resourceful manner and the ability to manage oneself in a busy working environment.
Apply principles of Justification and Optimisation to every examination undertaken.
Be involved in the department Quality Assurance Programme including audit and ensure that all equipment faults and issues are recorded and monitored on the Radiology Equipment Database.
Ensure good communications within the department by appropriate means involving attendance at regular staff meetings.
Follow the direction of senior staff where appropriate.
Be involved in student Radiographer training in association with SCH Practice Tutors.
The post holder may be required to undertake IV cannulation training if competency in the area is not already been completed.
Candidate may have to participate in the 8am to 8 pm roster as per Public service agreement.
Other requirements specific to the post
Have access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Participate in an on-call rota.
The post holder will be required to rotate through all clinical areas as required.
The candidates will be required to take up duty within 3 months of receipt of a formal offer of employment.
Additional eligibility requirements
Citizenship Requirements Eligible candidates must be:
(i) EEA Swiss or British citizens
OR
(ii) Non-European Economic Area citizens with permission to reside and work in the State
Read Appendix 2 of the Additional Campaign Information for further information on accepted Stamps for Non-EEA citizens resident in the State including those with refugee status.
To qualify candidates must be eligible by the closing date of the campaign.
Skills competencies and/or knowledge
Professional Knowledge and Experience
For example:
Demonstrates the clinical and technical knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role
Formulates articulates and demonstrates sound clinical and technical reasoning; demonstrates knowledge of practices and procedures that apply in current practice
Integrates professional judgement with the clinical/technical application of practice and procedures
Demonstrates the knowledge abilities and clinical and technical skills required to provide safe efficient and effective service in the area of practice
Demonstrates an awareness of legislative requirements that impact on the practice of Radiography and provision of services.
Demonstrates a commitment to continuing professional development.
Maximises the use of ICT; computer skills particularly Microsoft Office Outlook etc. and willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role.
Knowledge of Irish Radiation Protection Regulations.
Irish best practice referral criteria
Best practice use of Optimisation and Justification principles
Planning and Organising Skills
For example:
The ability to plan organise and deliver care in an effective manner and to manage self in a busy working environment.
Effective time management skills including the ability to effectively prioritise tasks.
The ability to pre-empt potential problems or competing priorities and takes the appropriate actions.
An awareness of the need for value for money and a sense of accountability for budgets.
Team Player Skills
For example:
The ability to working independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Demonstrates awareness of the role of other team members and has an ability to actively participate in implementing team interventions and goals.
The ability to build and maintain relationships based on mutual trust and respect.
The ability to react constructively to setbacks and is able to both give and receive feedback.
Commitment to Providing a Quality Service
For example:
A commitment to the delivery of a high quality person centred service.
Awareness and appreciation of service users and the ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect.
The ability to provide a flexible service is adaptable and open to change.
Understand the principles of quality assurance and quality improvement and the importance of the role of audit and review in quality management including the use of appropriate outcome measures.
Evaluating Information and Judging Situations
For example:
The ability to evaluate information solve problems and make decisions in relation to service user care.
Sound clinical / professional decision-making - gathers information from varied sources to make well-founded decisions.
A logical and systematic approach to problem solving.
The ability to establish integrity by ensuring that the professional ethical and safety factors are fully considered in decisions.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
For example:
Clearly and concisely communicates the intended message to an audience in a structured logical sequence.
Tailors the communication method and the message to match the needs of the audience.
Takes action to achieve mutual understanding and agreement concerning services to be provided
Demonstrates good negotiation skills and is assertive as required
Campaign Specific Selection Process
Ranking/Shortlisting / Interview
A ranking and or shortlisting exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form. The criteria for ranking and or shortlisting are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements.
Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process.
Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in bands depending on the service needs of the organisation.
The HSE is an equal opportunities employer.
Code of Practice
The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The Code of Practice sets out how the core principles of probity merit equity and fairness might be applied on a principle basis. The Code also specifies the responsibilities placed on candidates facilities for feedback to applicants on matters relating to their application when requested and outlines procedures in relation to requests for a review of the recruitment and selection process and review in relation to allegations of a breach of the Code of Practice. Additional information on the HSEs review process is available in the document posted with each vacancy entitled Code of Practice Information for Candidates.
Codes of practice are published by the CPSA and are available on in the document posted with each vacancy entitled Code of Practice Information for Candidates or on reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the Job Specification may be reviewed.
This Job Specification is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned.
Radiographer (Staff Grade)
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Tenure
The current 2 vacancies available is permanent and whole time.
The post is pensionable. A panel may be created from which permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part time duration may be filled. The tenure of these posts will be indicated at expression of interest stage.
Appointment as an employee of the Health Service Executive is governed by the Health Act 2004 and the Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Act 2004 and Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Amendment Act 2013.
Remuneration
The Salary scale for the post is: 01/08/2025
LSI
New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service Local Authorities Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.
Working Week
The standard working week applying to the post is to be confirmed at Job Offer stage.
HSE Circular 003-2009 Matching Working Patterns to Service Needs (Extended Working Day / Week Arrangements); Framework for Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016 applies. Under the terms of this circular all new entrants and staff appointed to promotional posts from Dec 16th 2008 will be required to work agreed roster / on-call arrangements as advised by their line manager. Contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8am-8pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement (Implementation of Clause 30.4 of Towards 2016).
The standard working week applying to the post is to be confirmed at Job Offer stage.
Annual Leave
The annual leave associated with the post will be confirmed at Contracting stage.
Superannuation
This is a pensionable position with the HSE. The successful candidate will upon appointment become a member of the appropriate pension scheme. Pension scheme membership will be notified within the contract of employment. Members of pre-existing pension schemes who transferred to the HSE on the 01st January 2005 pursuant to Section 60 of the Health Act 2004 are entitled to superannuation benefit terms under the HSE Scheme which are no less favourable to those which they were entitled to at 31st December 2004
Age
The Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018* set 70 years as the compulsory retirement age for public servants.
* Public Servants not affected by this legislation:
Public servants joining the public service or re-joining the public service with a 26 week break in service between 1 April 2004 and 31 December 2012 (new entrants) have no compulsory retirement age.
Public servants joining the public service or re-joining the public service after a 26 week break after 1 January 2013 are members of the Single Pension Scheme and have a compulsory retirement age of 70.
Probation
Every appointment of a person who is not already a permanent officer of the Health Service Executive or of a Local Authority shall be subject to a probationary period of 12 months as stipulated in the Department of Health Circular No.10/71.
Protection for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998
As this post is one of those designated under the Protection for Persons Reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 appointment to this post appoints one as a designated officer in accordance with Section 2 of the Act. You will remain a designated officer for the duration of your appointment to your current post or for the duration of your appointment to such other post as is included in the categories specified in the Ministerial Direction. You will receive full information on your responsibilities under the Act on appointment.
Infection Control
Have a working knowledge of Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example Standards for Healthcare National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.
Health & Safety
It is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that the management of safety health and welfare is successfully integrated into all activities undertaken within their area of responsibility so far as is reasonably practicable. Line managers are named and roles and responsibilities detailed in the relevant Site Specific Safety Statement (SSSS).
Key responsibilities include:
Developing a SSSS for the department/service1 as applicable based on the identification of hazards and the assessment of risks and reviewing/updating same on a regular basis (at least annually) and in the event of any significant change in the work activity or place of work.
Ensuring that Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is integrated into day-to-day business providing Systems Of Work (SOW) that are planned organised performed maintained and revised as appropriate and ensuring that all safety related records are maintained and available for inspection.
Consulting and communicating with staff and safety representatives on OSH matters.
Ensuring a training needs assessment (TNA) is undertaken for employees facilitating their attendance at statutory OSH training and ensuring records are maintained for each employee.
Ensuring that all incidents occurring within the relevant department/service are appropriately managed and investigated in accordance with HSE procedures2.
Seeking advice from health and safety professionals through the National Health and Safety Function Helpdesk as appropriate.
Reviewing the health and safety performance of the ward/department/service and staff through respectively local audit and performance achievement meetings for example.
Note: Detailed roles and responsibilities of Line Managers are outlined in local SSSS.
1 A template SSSS and guidelines are available on the National Health and Safety Function here: See link on health and safety web-pages to latest Incident Management Policy
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
