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Job Title: Senior Radiation Therapist
Location: Waterford

Contract: Fulltime, Permanent, 35 hours per week

Excel Recruitment is delighted to partner with a very well-established hospital and expanding Radiotherapy department in Waterford to recruit a Senior Radiation Therapist.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, technically skilled and caring Senior Therapy Radiographer.

A leading and very well-established hospital in Waterford, renowned for its exceptional patient care and cutting-edge cancer treatments, is recruiting an experienced Senior Radiation Therapist to join its expanding Radiation Oncology Department on a permanent basis.

A Senior Radiation Therapist, as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, is responsible for the preparation and treatment of patients with a cancer diagnosis or other benign conditions requiring radiotherapy, providing psychosocial support throughout the course of treatment.

A Senior Radiation Therapist is responsible for the justification of pre-treatment imaging and accurate treatment delivery. S/he must not only adhere to and implement all radiation safety regulations in their work environment, must assess the quality of their own work on a continuous basis and engage in continuous professional development in line with the state registration guidelines of CORU but also encourage and monitor junior members of the Radiotherapy team to do the same.

A Senior Radiation Therapist should possess leadership qualities and must be able to efficiently help manage the workflow within their designated clinical area. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Consistently fosters an environment of care, compassion, and support for patients of all ages, as well as for visitors, medical personnel, and colleagues.
• Administers radiation therapy in accordance with prescribed plans and written directives, ensuring patient safety by adhering to established departmental protocols for treatment delivery
• Identifies any deviations from the prescribed treatment and promptly reports them to the Physics team.
• Ensures accurate and thorough documentation of treatment records to maintain the quality of care.
• Maintains high standards of consistency in treatment by obtaining, interpreting, and evaluating electronic images, making necessary adjustments per departmental guidelines. Clearly explains procedures to patients and families, referring any medical inquiries to the appropriate professionals.
• At the request of a Radiation Oncologist, performs CT simulations and clinical mark-ups, determining the most suitable immobilization method for each patient. Administers oral and IV contrast agents (with necessary competencies) for simulation procedures, as requested by the Radiation Oncologist. Gathers and records data from the simulation process and enters it accurately into the ARIA system.
• Attends multidisciplinary meetings as needed to coordinate patient care.
• Supervises and trains junior radiotherapy staff, ensuring competency in various areas is achieved.
• Participates in individual performance reviews and contributes to the implementation of staff development plans.
• Assists the Clinical Specialist team in developing and introducing new technologies and procedures.
• Remains familiar with administrative duties within the department and provides coverage when required.
• Takes responsibility for personal continuous professional development in accordance with CORU state registration guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must hold a recognised qualification in Radiation Therapy.
• Must hold current CORU registration.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Radiation Therapist
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with advancements in the field.
• Excellent time management, organisational skills, and attention to detail.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary and performance-related pay and premium pay where applicable.
• Comprehensive pension plan, and company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times.
• Critical Illness cover, for all employees up to the age of 66.
• Relocation package
• Commitment to work-life balance and employee wellness.
• Fully paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days.
• Access to cutting edge Radiation therapy technology/equipment.
• Work with a hugely supported Radiation therapy manager and a dynamic team of leading oncologists.

What you need to do now:

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially via email at or by phone on 089 9455139.