Radiographer/Sonographer

Job Title: Radiographer with Ultrasound Experience
Location: Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Job Type: Long-term contract, Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: Excellent pay rates available, dependent on experience.

Excel Recruitment is delighted to offer an excellent long-term contract opportunity for a CORU-registered Radiographer with Ultrasound experience to join a busy, forward-thinking Radiology team in Mullingar.

This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated Radiographer who is confident in Ultrasound and seeking the stability of a long-term contract with excellent pay rates.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a friendly and supportive Radiology department, providing high-quality imaging services while enjoying the continuity and security of a long-term placement.

Overview of role:

The Diagnostic Imaging Department provides a service to both inpatients and outpatients, including General and Emergency Radiography, CT, Fluoroscopy, and Ultrasound services. This role is particularly suited to a Radiographer with previous Ultrasound experience who is comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary imaging team.

The post holder will work as a member of the Radiography Department, delivering a high-quality radiography and ultrasound service to patients in assigned areas in accordance with professional standards of practice.

The Successful Candidate:

The successful candidate will work under the leadership of an exceptional Radiology Manager dedicated to innovation, excellence, and supportive working. This position would suit a Radiographer with strong general radiography experience and proven Ultrasound experience, who is keen to contribute to a high-performing service and continue developing professionally within a long-term contract role.

General Responsibilities:

  • Participate daily in the general radiography and ultrasound service in the assigned area, proactively engaging in training, upskilling, and professional development
  • Contribute to out-of-hours service as required.
  • Maintain high standards in patient care and radiographic techniques, ensuring adherence to radiation protection principles (justification, optimisation, ALARA, and dose limits), and follow “local rules.”
  • Comply with statutory directives and keep clinical and technical knowledge up to date, seeking advice and training where necessary.
  • Ensure a clean, safe working environment in line with health and safety guidelines.
  • Report any equipment faults to the designated supervisor and log them appropriately.
  • Maintain a high level of knowledge in key areas, including clinical risk reporting, occupational health, patient handling, resuscitation, health and safety, financial controls, and patient complaints.
  • Efficiently use the Radiology Information System (RIS), PACS, and other relevant systems in daily tasks.
  • Develop IT skills to analyse and present data for departmental meetings as required.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Must hold a Diploma/Degree of Radiography.
  • Must hold CORU registration
  • Previous Ultrasound experience is required.
  • General radiography experience is essential; CT experience would be advantageous.
  • Knowledge of RIS systems is desirable.
  • Flexibility to work in the General Department and adapt to changes in healthcare environments.
  • Strong awareness of Radiation Safety and Health & Safety regulations.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Enthusiastic attitude
  • Adaptability and initiative in a dynamic healthcare setting.
  • Strong self-management and teamwork abilities.
  • Innovation, stewardship, and the ability to manage in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Proactive learner and evidence of CPD

Benefits:

  • Long-term contract offering continuity, stability, and the opportunity to become an integral part of the Radiology service.
  • Excellent pay rates available, dependent on experience.
  • Supported continuing professional development (CPD)
  • Work with an outstanding Radiology Manager

What you need to do now:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139

Senior Occupational Therapist -Inpatient Mental Health

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist -Adult Mental Health
Location: St. Loman’s Hospital, Mullingar
Contract Type: Full-time or 0.8 WTE, 4 days

Contract length 1 year contract
Salary: Aligned with HSE Payscale for Senior Occupational Therapist

Excel Healthcare are recruiting an Occupational Therapist (Staff Grade or Senior) on behalf of an Adult Mental Health Inpatient Service in Mullingar.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist with an interest in acute mental health, recovery-focused care, and service development. The role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to contribute to both frontline clinical care and the evolution of inpatient services.

Job Purpose:

To provide high-quality, recovery-oriented occupational therapy to adults in acute mental health crisis and those preparing for discharge, supporting independence, wellbeing, and meaningful participation in life.

The post holder will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) across two inpatient units, an admission unit and a rehabilitation/step-down unit, ensuring a balance between intensive intervention and long-term recovery planning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver occupational therapy assessments and interventions for adults experiencing acute mental health crises.
  • Support clients in preparing for discharge and reintegration into the community.
  • Facilitate individual and group-based interventions with a strong focus on meaningful occupation and recovery.
  • Contribute to the development of two new therapy suites, with opportunities to shape service environment design.
  • For Senior OTs: take an active role in policy development, service redesign, and clinical governance initiatives.
  • Work as part of a committed multidisciplinary team, collaborating with psychiatry, nursing, psychology, and social work colleagues.
  • Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation, and best practice initiatives.

Essential Requirements

  • BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent qualification recognised by CORU)
  • CORU Registration (essential)
  • Demonstrated experience working within adult mental health services, with a strong emphasis on recovery-oriented practice.
  • Advanced clinical reasoning skills, with the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate complex interventions in an inpatient setting.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Commitment to person-centred, collaborative approaches to assessment, intervention, and care planning.
  • Evidence of involvement in service development, quality improvement initiatives, policy implementation, or clinical leadership

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary in line with HSE pay scales
  • Monday- Friday 35 hour working week.
  • A supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team environment
  • Regular CPD and supervision
  • An opportunity to contribute meaningfully to service development and innovation in community mental health.

What you need to do now:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139

Senior Occupational Therapist -Inpatient Mental Health

Job Title: Senior Occupational Therapist -Adult Mental Health
Location: St. Loman’s Hospital, Mullingar
Contract Type: Full-time or 0.8 WTE, 4 days

Contract length 1 year contract
Salary: Aligned with HSE Payscale for Senior Occupational Therapist

Excel Healthcare are recruiting an Occupational Therapist (Staff Grade or Senior) on behalf of an Adult Mental Health Inpatient Service in Mullingar.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and compassionate Occupational Therapist with an interest in acute mental health, recovery-focused care, and service development. The role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to contribute to both frontline clinical care and the evolution of inpatient services.

Job Purpose:

To provide high-quality, recovery-oriented occupational therapy to adults in acute mental health crisis and those preparing for discharge, supporting independence, wellbeing, and meaningful participation in life.

The post holder will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) across two inpatient units, an admission unit and a rehabilitation/step-down unit, ensuring a balance between intensive intervention and long-term recovery planning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver occupational therapy assessments and interventions for adults experiencing acute mental health crises.
  • Support clients in preparing for discharge and reintegration into the community.
  • Facilitate individual and group-based interventions with a strong focus on meaningful occupation and recovery.
  • Contribute to the development of two new therapy suites, with opportunities to shape service environment design.
  • For Senior OTs: take an active role in policy development, service redesign, and clinical governance initiatives.
  • Work as part of a committed multidisciplinary team, collaborating with psychiatry, nursing, psychology, and social work colleagues.
  • Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation, and best practice initiatives.

Essential Requirements

  • BSc or MSc in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent qualification recognised by CORU)
  • CORU Registration (essential)
  • Demonstrated experience working within adult mental health services, with a strong emphasis on recovery-oriented practice.
  • Advanced clinical reasoning skills, with the ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate complex interventions in an inpatient setting.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Commitment to person-centred, collaborative approaches to assessment, intervention, and care planning.
  • Evidence of involvement in service development, quality improvement initiatives, policy implementation, or clinical leadership

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary in line with HSE pay scales
  • Monday- Friday 35 hour working week.
  • A supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team environment
  • Regular CPD and supervision
  • An opportunity to contribute meaningfully to service development and innovation in community mental health.

What you need to do now:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139