Senior Radiation Therapists

Location: On site / Galway
job type: Contract / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare Allied Health Professionals
Salary: Competitive salary

Blackrock Health Galway Clinic is seeking experienced and motivated Senior Radiation Therapists to join our Radiation Oncology team. The roles are available on a temporary basis for 12 months, 35 hours per week.

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.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 31st July 2026 at 5pm

Blackrock Health Galway Clinic is an equal opportunities employer