G11282 Chief Physicist // Príomh-Fhisiceoir, Radiotherapy

Campaign Reference Number & Job Title:G11282 Chief Physicist // Príomh-Fhisiceoir, RadiotherapyGrade Code:3832County:GalwayHse Area:HSE West & North West RegionStaff Category:Health and Social Care ProfessionalsContract Type:Permanent, Whole TimeInternal/External:ExternalProposed Interview Dates:Interviews will be held as soon as possible after closing date.Candidates will normally be given at least one weeks' notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstancesInformal Enquiries:We welcome enquiries about the role.Contact Brendan Tuohy, Chief Physicist/Head of Dept, Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering, Galway University HospitalsEmail: Brendan.tuohy@hse.ieTel: 091 542532 for further information about the role.Closing Date:Tuesday, 2nd December 2025 at 10am via Rezoomo only.Location of PostRadiotherapy Department, Galway University Hospitals (GUH), HSE West & North West RegionThere is currently one permanent, whole-time vacancy available in Galway University Hospitals.A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Galway University Hospitals from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.Application DetailsPost Specific Related InformationThe person holding the post of Chief Physicist (Radiotherapy) is required to:Demonstrate evidence of initiating, developing and implementing major clinical radiotherapy programmes in a multidisciplinary environmentDemonstrate depth and breadth of experience in delivering and developing external beam and brachytherapy services. Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience with radiotherapy physics dosimetry. Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in dealing with treatment planning issues and systems. Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in initiation, participation and completion of research and development programmes. Have published in the peer reviewed scientific literature in the area o radiotherapy physics. Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience of supervising and teaching at 3rd level and professional levels. Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in managing the delivery of a comprehensive radiotherapyphysics service. Demonstrate strong scientific leadership, management, motivational, mentoring, supervisory and analytical skills. Demonstrate excellent ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, providing a leadership role whererequired. Demonstrate ability to identify, initiate and implement service developments and/or changes. Have developed interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Have the ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex scientific issues to scientists and non-scientists using a range of toolsDemonstrate highly developed collaboration and organisational skills with the ability to establish,maintain and develop effective working relationships with professional and managerial staff at a range of levels. Demonstrate excellent time management skills and ability to organise and prioritise own work and plan & supervise work of others.