Medical Physicist - Radiation Oncology, Dublin (On-site)

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

They are currently hiring a Medical Physicist for a hospital-based role in Dublin .

• Position: Medical Physicist
  
• Location: On-site - Dublin
• Job Type: Contract / Full-time
  

• Perform systematic measurement, calibration, documentation, and quality assurance of all radioactive sources and radiation-producing equipment used in Radiation Oncology.
• Conduct acceptance testing, commissioning, and performance evaluation of treatment-related equipment, ensuring accurate calibration and safe clinical operation.
• Develop and maintain quality assurance programmes, including testing procedures, tolerance limits, and equipment maintenance schedules to ensure precise radiation treatment delivery.
• Coordinate periodic servicing, preventive maintenance, and compliance checks for radiation therapy equipment and treatment planning systems.
• Design, calculate, and manage radiation treatment plans, including dose distribution calculations, treatment data acquisition, and machine parameter settings for therapy delivery.
• Provide expert consultation to Radiation Oncologists on the physical, technical, and radiobiological aspects of radiation treatment and in-vivo dosimetry.
• Oversee the design, fabrication, and evaluation of treatment beam modifiers, immobilization devices, and other treatment aids used in patient care.
• Support research, innovation, and continuous improvement initiatives by collaborating with Medical Physicists and Radiation Oncology teams on clinical and scientific projects.
• Assist in the implementation of new clinical practices, Medical Physics programmes, equipment selection, budgeting, policy development, and departmental operations in collaboration with the Chief Medical Physicist.
• Ensure compliance with environmental protection and radiation safety regulations, while also managing assigned leadership responsibilities, staff coordination, project oversight, and reporting requirements.

• Hold a PhD or MSc in Medical Physics or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Possess experience in 3-D conformal radiotherapy and treatment planning systems, with additional experience in radiosurgery and IMRT considered highly desirable.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge and practical experience in the calibration of linear accelerators and routine quality assurance procedures.
• Provide expert consultation and clinical advice throughout the patient treatment pathway based on current evidence-based practices.
• Maintain accurate and professional documentation of all clinical recommendations, treatment-related decisions, and patient care activities.
• Develop familiarity with departmental protocols and contribute to the creation, revision, and implementation of clinical protocols and procedures.
• Ensure clear, professional, and effective communication with all members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Work collaboratively with Radiation Oncology staff and other departmental personnel to support high-quality patient care and service delivery.
• Demonstrate strong clinical reasoning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities in relation to radiation therapy practices.
• Maintain positive professional relationships while contributing to a supportive, efficient, and patient-focused working environment.