Senior Medical Physicist - Diagnostic Imaging

Senior Medical Physicist - Diagnostic Imaging

Permanent recruitNet Ireland

Posted On 22/07/2026

Job Information

Hospital

City Sandyford

State/Province Dublin

Dublin

Job Description

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