Senior Radiation Therapist

Applications are invited for the position of:

Senior Radiation Therapists, Temporary 12 months, 35 hours per week

Blackrock Health Galway Clinic is seeking experienced and motivated Senior Radiation Therapists to join our Radiation Oncology team. The successful candidates will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred radiotherapy services, supporting advanced treatment techniques, and contributing to the ongoing development of the department.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Senior Radiation Therapists will provide clinical leadership, support service improvement initiatives, and assist in the supervision and development of radiation therapy staff.

The role:

• To work in a multidisciplinary environment to effectively deliver radiotherapy services and contribute to the wider delivery of the department’s objectives.
• Demonstrate clinical reasoning and knowledge in the assessment and treatment of patients
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice through decision making
• Follow current best practice guidelines.
• Ensure that the Radiotherapy service delivered to patients meets departmental standards of practice
• Participate in discussion with Radiotherapy colleagues on clinical practice issues
• Maintain accurate information systems for clinical data in accordance with departmental and hospital policies
• Conduct on treatment assessment of patients
• Assessment of treatment plan
• Act as an advisor and educational resource to students
• Participate in ongoing in-service training programme under the direction of the Clinical Specialist
• Keep abreast with current developments in clinical practice by attending seminars, conferences and post-graduate courses and complete all mandatory CPD requirements
• Participate in clinical audit activities to monitor clinical standards
• Ensure effective communication occurs with colleagues, professionals from other backgrounds and patients & their families.
• Communicate sensitive information sometimes in the presence of barriers to good communication

The Candidate:

• Bachelors Degree in Radiation Therapy or Recognized equivalent qualification
• CORU registration
• 3 years post qualification clinical experience
• Have proven Clinical & Customer Care skills
• Ability to work comfortably in multi-disciplinary teams, working closely with both clinical and administrative staff.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels.
• Flexibility in work practices.

To apply, please refer to www.blackrockhealth.com/careers

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 31st July 2026 at 5pm_Blackrock Health Galway Clinic is an equal opportunities employer_