Senior Medical Physicist - Diagnostic Imaging

Senior Medical Physicist - Diagnostic Imaging

Permanent recruitNet Ireland

Posted On 09/06/2026

Job Information

Hospital

City Sandyford

State/Province Dublin

Dublin

Job Description

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

We are currently recruiting a Senior Medical Physicist - Diagnostic Imaging for a leading hospital in Dublin, Ireland .

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a wide range of diagnostic imaging equipment, including General Radiography, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine/PET-CT, Interventional Radiology systems, C-Arms, Mobile X-ray units, and Lasers.
• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance (QA) programmes for imaging equipment, including data measurement, analysis, and performance evaluation for ionising and non-ionising radiation systems.
• Provide scientific and technical support to Radiology service lines, ensuring high standards of patient care, customer service, and equipment performance.
• Advise on the selection, procurement, commissioning, replacement, and upgrading of diagnostic imaging equipment while supporting new technology implementation.
• Monitor equipment maintenance, servicing, performance, downtime, and preventive maintenance schedules, maintaining accurate records and reporting to Radiology leadership.
• Promote radiation safety by ensuring compliance with ALARA principles, relevant Irish legislation, Euratom Basic Safety Standards, and hospital health and safety policies.
• Perform dosimetry assessments, radiation protection measurements, acceptance testing, quality control procedures, and investigations of accidental or unintended medical exposures.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, departmental audits, policy development, accreditation processes, and regulatory inspections, including EPA and HIQA requirements.
• Deliver training and education to clinical staff on radiation protection, imaging equipment operation, quality assurance, and best practices in diagnostic imaging.
• Support the ongoing development of Medical Physics services by participating in research, professional development, committee representation, service planning, and the standardisation of radiology and nuclear medicine practices.

Requirements

• Hold a recognised Honours Degree in Physics.
• Possess a recognised postgraduate qualification in Medical Physics (MSc or PhD) or demonstrate significant contributions to research or professional practice in the field.
• Be registered with the Irish College of Physicists in Medicine (ICPM).
• A management qualification or management training is desirable but not essential.
• Have a minimum of five years' relevant experience in Medical Physics, including Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Have proven experience working effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Show the ability to manage both clinical and non-clinical situations while maintaining high professional standards.
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across all levels of the organisation.
• Demonstrate initiative, accountability, the ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to quality improvement within Radiology and Medical Physics services.

Fully funded private health insurance

Highly competitive salary

Employer pension contributions

Relocation support

Subsidised parking

Educational grants

Continuous professional development opportunities

Excellent career progression opportunities

Discounted healthcare for employees and their immediate family