Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist

Clinical Specialist Radiation TherapistLocation: Limerick

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent | 35 hours per week over 4 days

Shape the Future of Cancer Care in a Brand-New Cancer Centre

Are you a Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist ready to make a lasting impact? Do you thrive at the intersection of advanced clinical practice, leadership, and service development?

Excel Recruitment is proud to partner with a brand-new, state-of-the-art Cancer Centre in Limerick to recruit an experienced and motivated Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction and long-term success of a new oncology service from the ground up.

You will lead and inspire a team of Radiation Therapists, working closely with a highly supportive Radiation Therapy Manager who champions innovation, excellence, and staff wellbeing. This role offers genuine influence, professional autonomy, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to patient outcomes every single day.

About the Role

As Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist, you will collaborate with renowned Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physicists, and multidisciplinary teams, utilising cutting-edge radiation therapy technology to deliver safe, precise, and compassionate patient care.

This role combines expert clinical practice with leadership, governance, and operational oversight, while also offering opportunities to engage in research, clinical trials, and quality improvement initiatives within a progressive cancer care environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Radiation Therapists, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred radiation therapy services
• Work collaboratively with Radiation Oncologists and Medical Physicists to develop, review, and implement individualised treatment plans
• Maintain the highest standards of patient safety through strict adherence to departmental protocols and regulatory requirements
• Oversee and manage the department’s Quality Assurance (QA) programme, ensuring all equipment and procedures meet required standards
• Monitor staff performance, providing ongoing feedback, training, and professional development support
• Ensure accurate treatment documentation, auditing, and compliance with governance and regulatory frameworks
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and complex case discussions
• Contribute to service development, research projects, clinical trials, and quality improvement initiatives
• Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to enhance the overall patient experience
• Provide compassionate communication and support to patients and their families throughout the treatment journey

Eligibility Criteria:

• Recognised qualification in Radiation Therapy
• Current CORU registration
• Minimum 6 years’ experience as a Radiation Therapist, including at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role
• Demonstrated leadership, management, and team development skills
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality standards (JCI, HIQA), and operational compliance
• Evidence of empathetic, holistic, and patient-focused care
• Proven ability to manage complaints effectively and professionally
• Excellent organisational, communication, interpersonal, and time-management skills
• Ability to make independent clinical decisions and solve complex problems

Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary with performance-related and premium pay where applicable
• Comprehensive pension scheme and Death in Service benefit (x3 salary)
• Company-funded Critical Illness Cover up to age 66
• Relocation package available
• Strong commitment to work-life balance and employee wellbeing
• Fully paid maternity and paternity leave
• Access to cutting-edge radiation therapy equipment and technology
• Work alongside a supportive Radiation Therapy Manager and a dynamic team of leading oncologists
• Excellent opportunities for career progression, leadership development, and professional growth

What you need to do now

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially via email at ccooke@excelrecruitment.com or by phone on 00353 89 9455139.