Title of Post: Physicist, Chief (Radiology & Nuclear Medicine), Cork University HospitalDetails of Service:The person appointed to this post will work within Radiology Physics as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality radiology physics services to the Cork-Kerry region of the HSE South West.The department provides services to the following hospitals:Cork University HospitalUniversity Hospital KerryBantry General HospitalMallow General HospitalSt. Finbarr’s HospitalThe above hospitals provide acute hospital care for the population of Cork and Kerry (almost 740,000 at the 2022 census).Radiology Physics is expected to play an integral role in supporting clinical services through its excellent scientific and educational expertise. A strong education and research ethos is evident in its contribution towards postgraduate courses and clinical research.In addition to acute hospital services, services are provided to 35 community dental practices in the region.The department provides a radiopharmacy service and support for the radiotherapeutic use of radio-isotopes at Cork University Hospital. Support for non-ionising radiation services such as phototherapy treatments and lasers are also provided to some hospitals. Expansion of these services shall occur in accordance with appropriate Service Level Agreements.Purpose of Post:To establish, lead, develop and manage the Radiology Physics Department in Cork University Hospital.To provide leadership to support the hospital group in meeting its legal requirements.To provide support in the expansion and development of the Radiology systems in the Department which will ultimately include MRI and U/S.To initiate and develop new projects within the physics department and hospital network.Provide a leadership role in education and training.Lead in the development of collaborative research and development activities in medical physics.Informal Enquiries: Brendan O’Reilly, Operations Manager, CUH Group, Email: Brendan.OReilly@hse.ie, Phone: 021 4922012Closing Date: 12 noon on 29th April 2025
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