Job Tag: Permanent job

Director of Care (ABI and Long term care)

Job: Director of Care
Location: Swords, Co. Dublin
Site: Leading Nursing Home & ABI Service

Salary:€100,000 – €120,000

Shape the future of specialist rehabilitation and long-term care!

Excel Recruitment is proud to partner with one of Ireland’s leading providers of residential and specialist care services, to recruit a Director of Care to lead care delivery at one of their largest and most complex sites in Swords.

This is a key senior leadership role with full accountability for the governance, quality, and safety of care across the home, including both long-term care and specialist ABI services.

The ABI unit, established just 14 months ago, is growing at pace and offers a forward-thinking, rehabilitation focused model of care within a highly supportive and well-resourced environment.

Successful candidate:

You will be leading a large, complex, and highly regarded service, supported by a team of over 240 staff, where long-term care is delivered alongside a rapidly growing ABI unit-offering both challenge and the chance to make a meaningful, lasting impact.

You will be supported by a well-established, experienced leadership team, including:

  • Director of Operations (overseeing all clinical operations)
  • Two Assistant Directors of Care
  • Clinical Nurse Managers
  • A large, skilled Multidisciplinary Team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as Person in Charge in line with HIQA regulations
  • Ensure full compliance with the Health Act 2007 and HIQA Standards
  • Lead inspections and maintain continuous audit readiness
  • Oversee risk, safeguarding, and incident management
  • Provide strategic leadership across all care services
  • Oversee complex clinical decision-making and escalation
  • Drive continuous improvement in care quality and outcomes
  • Lead and support Assistant Directors of Care and CNMs
  • Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and compassion
  • Ensure appropriate staffing, skill mix, and clinical supervision
  • Champion person-centred care and resident dignity
  • Oversee assessment and care planning frameworks
  • Drive quality improvement based on feedback and outcomes
  • Partner with senior leadership on service development
  • Support the ongoing growth of the ABI unit
  • Contribute to long-term planning and innovation

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Registered Nurse with active NMBI registration.
  • Experience operating at a senior clinical leadership level within a regulated care environment in Ireland.
  • Postgraduate qualification in healthcare management, leadership, or a related discipline.
  • Strong knowledge of HIQA regulations, governance frameworks, and inspection processes.
  • Proven experience as a Person in Charge (PIC) or in a role with equivalent regulatory accountability.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading quality improvement, risk management, and compliance.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Experience in complex or multi-service environments (e.g. long-term care and specialist services).
  • Experience leading or supporting services through HIQA inspections.

Benefits:

  • Generous salary: €100,000 – €120,000 per annum
  • Pension: 5% employer contribution
  • Annual Leave: 30 days
  • Health Insurance: €1,500 contribution
  • Death in Service: 3x annual salary
  • Training & Development
  • Free Parking
  • Employee Assistance Programme

What you need to do now:

Please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139

Director of Care (ABI and Long term care)

Job: Director of Care
Location: Swords, Co. Dublin
Site: Leading Nursing Home & ABI Service

Salary:€100,000 – €120,000

Shape the future of specialist rehabilitation and long-term care!

Excel Recruitment is proud to partner with one of Ireland’s leading providers of residential and specialist care services, to recruit a Director of Care to lead care delivery at one of their largest and most complex sites in Swords.

This is a key senior leadership role with full accountability for the governance, quality, and safety of care across the home, including both long-term care and specialist ABI services.

The ABI unit, established just 14 months ago, is growing at pace and offers a forward-thinking, rehabilitation focused model of care within a highly supportive and well-resourced environment.

Successful candidate:

You will be leading a large, complex, and highly regarded service, supported by a team of over 240 staff, where long-term care is delivered alongside a rapidly growing ABI unit-offering both challenge and the chance to make a meaningful, lasting impact.

You will be supported by a well-established, experienced leadership team, including:

  • Director of Operations (overseeing all clinical operations)
  • Two Assistant Directors of Care
  • Clinical Nurse Managers
  • A large, skilled Multidisciplinary Team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as Person in Charge in line with HIQA regulations
  • Ensure full compliance with the Health Act 2007 and HIQA Standards
  • Lead inspections and maintain continuous audit readiness
  • Oversee risk, safeguarding, and incident management
  • Provide strategic leadership across all care services
  • Oversee complex clinical decision-making and escalation
  • Drive continuous improvement in care quality and outcomes
  • Lead and support Assistant Directors of Care and CNMs
  • Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and compassion
  • Ensure appropriate staffing, skill mix, and clinical supervision
  • Champion person-centred care and resident dignity
  • Oversee assessment and care planning frameworks
  • Drive quality improvement based on feedback and outcomes
  • Partner with senior leadership on service development
  • Support the ongoing growth of the ABI unit
  • Contribute to long-term planning and innovation

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Registered Nurse with active NMBI registration.
  • Experience operating at a senior clinical leadership level within a regulated care environment in Ireland.
  • Postgraduate qualification in healthcare management, leadership, or a related discipline.
  • Strong knowledge of HIQA regulations, governance frameworks, and inspection processes.
  • Proven experience as a Person in Charge (PIC) or in a role with equivalent regulatory accountability.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading quality improvement, risk management, and compliance.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Experience in complex or multi-service environments (e.g. long-term care and specialist services).
  • Experience leading or supporting services through HIQA inspections.

Benefits:

  • Generous salary: €100,000 – €120,000 per annum
  • Pension: 5% employer contribution
  • Annual Leave: 30 days
  • Health Insurance: €1,500 contribution
  • Death in Service: 3x annual salary
  • Training & Development
  • Free Parking
  • Employee Assistance Programme

What you need to do now:

Please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139

Team Leader Social Worker (child disability)

Job Title: Social Worker Team Leader

Location: Blanchardstown, Dublin.
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time 35 hours per week, pensionable role
Salary & Benefits: HSE salary scales + pension + excellent benefits

Excel Healthcare are recruiting a permanent Social Worker Team Leader to join a highly experienced Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) based in Blanchardstown.

This is a very well-supported team, with a Principal Social Worker on the CDNT to provide professional leadership, consultation and supervision, alongside the support of a long-established multidisciplinary team.

This is a permanent, pensionable role with strong supports including regular supervision, protected CPD and clear opportunities for career development. As Team Leader, you will combine high-quality frontline practice with team leadership, contributing to service development, quality improvement and a consistent, family-centred approach across the CDNT.

Job Purpose

As Social Worker Team Leader, you will provide high-quality social work assessment and intervention to children and young people (0-18 years) with disabilities and their families. You will manage a complex caseload, undertake comprehensive psychosocial assessments, develop and review support plans, and ensure practice is strengths-based, rights-based and family-centred.

You will work closely with the CDNT’s multidisciplinary team (e.g. Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology and others as available) to deliver coordinated supports and safe, integrated care. You will provide day-to-day guidance to social work staff (and/or students, as required), support consistent recording and governance standards, and contribute to clinical decision-making-backed by the Principal Social Worker for professional supervision, consultation and practice development.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead within a supportive service, strengthen social work practice within a CDNT, and contribute to improving outcomes for children and families.

Role summary:

  • Provide social work assessment and intervention to children and families, including complex safeguarding, welfare and psychosocial needs.
  • Provide leadership and support to the social work function on the CDNT, including guidance on best practice, prioritisation, and consistent, high-quality recording.
  • Work under the direction of the Children’s Disability Network Manager (CDNM) and in partnership with the Principal Social Worker, contributing to service planning, governance and quality improvement.
  • Act as a key member of the interdisciplinary team to deliver an integrated, coordinated, family-centred service and strong communication across disciplines.
  • Support and empower parents/carers through information, advocacy and signposting, and contribute to group work/parent programmes as appropriate.
  • Prepare high-quality reports and documentation; liaise with Tusla (where relevant), schools and community agencies; and coordinate onward referrals in line with agreed pathways.
  • Represent the service at relevant meetings, case conferences and governance forums, supporting safe decision-making and collaborative risk management.

You will work with:

  • Children and young people with disabilities and their families
  • Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) multidisciplinary colleagues
  • Children’s Disability Network Manager and the Principal Social Worker
  • Staff across educational settings (preschools, primary/secondary and special schools)
  • Relevant statutory and community agencies supporting children and families (e.g. Education, Health, Social, Community and Voluntary Services)

Essential Requirements

  • Professional qualification in Social Work recognised for CORU registration
  • CORU registration as a Social Worker
  • Significant post-qualification experience in children’s services, disability, family support, safeguarding and/or complex needs (team-leading experience desirable)
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a strengths-based, trauma-informed and rights-based way with children and families, including experience with safeguarding/welfare concerns and interagency working
  • Experience completing comprehensive assessments and producing clear, high-quality reports and care/support plans
  • Evidence of leadership in practice, including supporting colleagues and/or students, contributing to service development and promoting quality and governance standards
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

  • Competitive HSE salary scales and annual leave entitlement and Pension in line with the HSE
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Pension Scheme and Illness Benefit
  • Flexible working hours
  • Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Free onsite parking

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced Social Worker ready for a rewarding leadership opportunity within a supportive CDNT, apply today! Contact Charlene Cooke by email at or by phone at +353 89 9455139

Therapy Assistant (older persons)

Job: Therapy Assistant

Location: Clondalkin Village, Dublin
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent role, 35 hour working week
Salary: Commensurate with experience

Excel Recruitment is delighted to partner with a state-of-the-art residential home in the heart of Clondalkin village to recruit a Therapy Assistant on a full-time, permanent basis.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team, providing essential assistance to Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in delivering high-quality therapy services to residents, supporting mobility, function, and independence in a modern, person-centred care environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-supported multidisciplinary team and make a real difference in residents’ lives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver an effective and efficient physiotherapy assistance service to residents on site.
  • Assist in transferring residents to and from therapy sessions.
  • Prepare treatment areas, including gym and rehab setup.
  • Support therapists during resident assessments by assisting with movement, positioning, and stabilisation.
  • Provide assistance during treatment interventions, particularly where two or more therapists are required.
  • Carry out prescribed exercise programmes with residents and document all interventions accurately.
  • Mobilise residents and maintain detailed records of progress.
  • Perform passive range of motion and assisted movement exercises with residents, as directed by the supervising therapist.
  • Maintain and monitor therapy consumables and equipment.
  • Communicate effectively and appropriately with residents, families, and multidisciplinary colleagues.
  • Adhere to confidentiality and resident information management standards.
  • Provide personal care assistance to residents as required.

Essential Requirements:

  • Relevant 3rd Level Qualification in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Post Injury Therapy, Rehabilitation, or equivalent.
  • 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role.
  • Compassionate and patient-centred approach to care.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Knowledge of Therapy techniques, patient safety, and infection control.
  • Excellent organisational and documentation skills.

How to Apply

For further details or to apply, please contact Charlene Cooke at Excel Recruitment on or 089 945 5139.

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Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist

Job Title: Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist
Location: Cork

Contract: Fulltime, Permanent, 35 hours per week

Excel Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading hospital in Cork to recruit a highly experienced Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist to join their Radiation Oncology Department.

This is a Senior clinical opportunity for a CORU-registered Radiation Therapist with demonstrated specialist expertise, strong leadership capability, and a passion for advancing Radiotherapy practice, education, and service development.

The Role – Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist

As a Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist, you will provide expert-level clinical leadership within a designated specialist area of Radiotherapy practice. You will work closely with Consultant Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physics, and the wider MDT to optimise patient outcomes, support complex treatment pathways, and drive evidence-based practice.

This role combines advanced clinical practice, education and mentorship, service development, and quality improvement, making it an ideal opportunity for an experienced Radiation Therapist seeking a senior clinical leadership role without moving away from patient-facing work.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the clinical expert within a defined specialist area of Radiotherapy practice
  • Deliver and oversee complex radiotherapy treatments, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy, safety, and patient care
  • Lead and support advanced treatment techniques, protocols, and pathways in collaboration with the MDT
  • Provide expert input into treatment planning, image verification, and adaptive Radiotherapy processes
  • Support and lead CT simulation, complex clinical mark-ups, and image-guided Radiotherapy (IGRT)
  • Mentor, educate, and clinically supervise Radiation Therapists and students, supporting skill development and competency
  • Lead or contribute to clinical audits, research projects, and service improvement initiatives
  • Support the implementation and evaluation of new technologies, techniques, and workflows
  • Act as a clinical resource for Radiation Oncologists, Physics, and Nursing colleagues
  • Ensure compliance with radiation safety legislation, quality assurance standards, and hospital policies
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and data within the ARIA system
  • Actively engage in CPD, education, and evidence-based practice in line with CORU requirements

Eligibility Criteria

  • A recognised qualification in Radiation Therapy
  • Current CORU registration
  • Min six post-qualification clinical experience
  • Significant post qualification experience in Radiotherapy practice
  • Demonstrated specialist clinical expertise within a defined area of Radiotherapy
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary and performance-related pay and premium pay where applicable.
  • Comprehensive pension plan, and company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times.
  • Critical Illness cover, for all employees up to the age of 66.
  • Relocation package
  • Commitment to work-life balance and employee wellness.
  • Fully paid maternity and paternity leave.
  • Annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days.
  • Access to cutting edge Radiation therapy technology/equipment.
  • Work with a hugely supported Radiation therapy manager and a dynamic team of leading oncologists.

How to apply:

If you are a Senior Radiation Therapist seeking a permanent role in Cork within a progressive Radiotherapy department, we would love to hear from you.

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially via email at or by phone on 089 9455139.

Team Leader Social Worker (child disability)

Job Title: Social Worker Team Leader

Location: Blanchardstown, Dublin.
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time 35 hours per week, pensionable role
Salary & Benefits: HSE salary scales + pension + excellent benefits

Excel Healthcare are recruiting a permanent Social Worker Team Leader to join a highly experienced Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) based in Blanchardstown.

This is a very well-supported team, with a Principal Social Worker on the CDNT to provide professional leadership, consultation and supervision, alongside the support of a long-established multidisciplinary team.

This is a permanent, pensionable role with strong supports including regular supervision, protected CPD and clear opportunities for career development. As Team Leader, you will combine high-quality frontline practice with team leadership, contributing to service development, quality improvement and a consistent, family-centred approach across the CDNT.

Job Purpose

As Social Worker Team Leader, you will provide high-quality social work assessment and intervention to children and young people (0-18 years) with disabilities and their families. You will manage a complex caseload, undertake comprehensive psychosocial assessments, develop and review support plans, and ensure practice is strengths-based, rights-based and family-centred.

You will work closely with the CDNT’s multidisciplinary team (e.g. Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology and others as available) to deliver coordinated supports and safe, integrated care. You will provide day-to-day guidance to social work staff (and/or students, as required), support consistent recording and governance standards, and contribute to clinical decision-making-backed by the Principal Social Worker for professional supervision, consultation and practice development.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead within a supportive service, strengthen social work practice within a CDNT, and contribute to improving outcomes for children and families.

Role summary:

  • Provide social work assessment and intervention to children and families, including complex safeguarding, welfare and psychosocial needs.
  • Provide leadership and support to the social work function on the CDNT, including guidance on best practice, prioritisation, and consistent, high-quality recording.
  • Work under the direction of the Children’s Disability Network Manager (CDNM) and in partnership with the Principal Social Worker, contributing to service planning, governance and quality improvement.
  • Act as a key member of the interdisciplinary team to deliver an integrated, coordinated, family-centred service and strong communication across disciplines.
  • Support and empower parents/carers through information, advocacy and signposting, and contribute to group work/parent programmes as appropriate.
  • Prepare high-quality reports and documentation; liaise with Tusla (where relevant), schools and community agencies; and coordinate onward referrals in line with agreed pathways.
  • Represent the service at relevant meetings, case conferences and governance forums, supporting safe decision-making and collaborative risk management.

You will work with:

  • Children and young people with disabilities and their families
  • Children’s Disability Network Team (CDNT) multidisciplinary colleagues
  • Children’s Disability Network Manager and the Principal Social Worker
  • Staff across educational settings (preschools, primary/secondary and special schools)
  • Relevant statutory and community agencies supporting children and families (e.g. Education, Health, Social, Community and Voluntary Services)

Essential Requirements

  • Professional qualification in Social Work recognised for CORU registration
  • CORU registration as a Social Worker
  • Significant post-qualification experience in children’s services, disability, family support, safeguarding and/or complex needs (team-leading experience desirable)
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a strengths-based, trauma-informed and rights-based way with children and families, including experience with safeguarding/welfare concerns and interagency working
  • Experience completing comprehensive assessments and producing clear, high-quality reports and care/support plans
  • Evidence of leadership in practice, including supporting colleagues and/or students, contributing to service development and promoting quality and governance standards
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

  • Competitive HSE salary scales and annual leave entitlement and Pension in line with the HSE
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Pension Scheme and Illness Benefit
  • Flexible working hours
  • Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Free onsite parking

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced Social Worker ready for a rewarding leadership opportunity within a supportive CDNT, apply today! Contact Charlene Cooke by email at or by phone at +353 89 9455139

Director of Care (ABI and Long term care)

Job: Director of Care
Location: Swords, Co. Dublin
Site: Leading Nursing Home & ABI Service

Salary:€100,000 – €120,000

Shape the future of specialist rehabilitation and long-term care!

Excel Recruitment is proud to partner with one of Ireland’s leading providers of residential and specialist care services, to recruit a Director of Care to lead care delivery at one of their largest and most complex sites in Swords.

This is a key senior leadership role with full accountability for the governance, quality, and safety of care across the home, including both long-term care and specialist ABI services.

The ABI unit, established just 14 months ago, is growing at pace and offers a forward-thinking, rehabilitation focused model of care within a highly supportive and well-resourced environment.

Successful candidate:

You will be leading a large, complex, and highly regarded service, supported by a team of over 240 staff, where long-term care is delivered alongside a rapidly growing ABI unit-offering both challenge and the chance to make a meaningful, lasting impact.

You will be supported by a well-established, experienced leadership team, including:

  • Director of Operations (overseeing all clinical operations)
  • Two Assistant Directors of Care
  • Clinical Nurse Managers
  • A large, skilled Multidisciplinary Team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech & Language Therapists and Rehabilitation Assistants.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as Person in Charge in line with HIQA regulations
  • Ensure full compliance with the Health Act 2007 and HIQA Standards
  • Lead inspections and maintain continuous audit readiness
  • Oversee risk, safeguarding, and incident management
  • Provide strategic leadership across all care services
  • Oversee complex clinical decision-making and escalation
  • Drive continuous improvement in care quality and outcomes
  • Lead and support Assistant Directors of Care and CNMs
  • Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and compassion
  • Ensure appropriate staffing, skill mix, and clinical supervision
  • Champion person-centred care and resident dignity
  • Oversee assessment and care planning frameworks
  • Drive quality improvement based on feedback and outcomes
  • Partner with senior leadership on service development
  • Support the ongoing growth of the ABI unit
  • Contribute to long-term planning and innovation

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Registered Nurse with active NMBI registration.
  • Experience operating at a senior clinical leadership level within a regulated care environment in Ireland.
  • Postgraduate qualification in healthcare management, leadership, or a related discipline.
  • Strong knowledge of HIQA regulations, governance frameworks, and inspection processes.
  • Proven experience as a Person in Charge (PIC) or in a role with equivalent regulatory accountability.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading quality improvement, risk management, and compliance.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Experience in complex or multi-service environments (e.g. long-term care and specialist services).
  • Experience leading or supporting services through HIQA inspections.

Benefits:

  • Generous salary: €100,000 – €120,000 per annum
  • Pension: 5% employer contribution
  • Annual Leave: 30 days
  • Health Insurance: €1,500 contribution
  • Death in Service: 3x annual salary
  • Training & Development
  • Free Parking
  • Employee Assistance Programme

What you need to do now:

Please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 00353 89 9455139

Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist

Job Title: Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist
Location: Cork

Contract: Fulltime, Permanent, 35 hours per week

Excel Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading hospital in Cork to recruit a highly experienced Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist to join their Radiation Oncology Department.

This is a Senior clinical opportunity for a CORU-registered Radiation Therapist with demonstrated specialist expertise, strong leadership capability, and a passion for advancing Radiotherapy practice, education, and service development.

The Role – Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist

As a Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist, you will provide expert-level clinical leadership within a designated specialist area of Radiotherapy practice. You will work closely with Consultant Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physics, and the wider MDT to optimise patient outcomes, support complex treatment pathways, and drive evidence-based practice.

This role combines advanced clinical practice, education and mentorship, service development, and quality improvement, making it an ideal opportunity for an experienced Radiation Therapist seeking a senior clinical leadership role without moving away from patient-facing work.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the clinical expert within a defined specialist area of Radiotherapy practice
  • Deliver and oversee complex radiotherapy treatments, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy, safety, and patient care
  • Lead and support advanced treatment techniques, protocols, and pathways in collaboration with the MDT
  • Provide expert input into treatment planning, image verification, and adaptive Radiotherapy processes
  • Support and lead CT simulation, complex clinical mark-ups, and image-guided Radiotherapy (IGRT)
  • Mentor, educate, and clinically supervise Radiation Therapists and students, supporting skill development and competency
  • Lead or contribute to clinical audits, research projects, and service improvement initiatives
  • Support the implementation and evaluation of new technologies, techniques, and workflows
  • Act as a clinical resource for Radiation Oncologists, Physics, and Nursing colleagues
  • Ensure compliance with radiation safety legislation, quality assurance standards, and hospital policies
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and data within the ARIA system
  • Actively engage in CPD, education, and evidence-based practice in line with CORU requirements

Eligibility Criteria

  • A recognised qualification in Radiation Therapy
  • Current CORU registration
  • Min six post-qualification clinical experience
  • Significant post qualification experience in Radiotherapy practice
  • Demonstrated specialist clinical expertise within a defined area of Radiotherapy
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary and performance-related pay and premium pay where applicable.
  • Comprehensive pension plan, and company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times.
  • Critical Illness cover, for all employees up to the age of 66.
  • Relocation package
  • Commitment to work-life balance and employee wellness.
  • Fully paid maternity and paternity leave.
  • Annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days.
  • Access to cutting edge Radiation therapy technology/equipment.
  • Work with a hugely supported Radiation therapy manager and a dynamic team of leading oncologists.

How to apply:

If you are a Senior Radiation Therapist seeking a permanent role in Cork within a progressive Radiotherapy department, we would love to hear from you.

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially via email at or by phone on 089 9455139.

Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist

Job Title: Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist
Location: Cork

Contract: Fulltime, Permanent, 35 hours per week

Excel Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading hospital in Cork to recruit a highly experienced Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist to join their Radiation Oncology Department on a 1‑year specified purpose contract.

This is a Senior clinical opportunity for a CORU-registered Radiation Therapist with demonstrated specialist expertise, strong leadership capability, and a passion for advancing Radiotherapy practice, education, and service development.

The Role – Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist

As a Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist, you will provide expert-level clinical leadership within a designated specialist area of Radiotherapy practice. You will work closely with Consultant Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physics, and the wider MDT to optimise patient outcomes, support complex treatment pathways, and drive evidence-based practice.

This role combines advanced clinical practice, education and mentorship, service development, and quality improvement, making it an ideal opportunity for an experienced Radiation Therapist seeking a senior clinical leadership role without moving away from patient-facing work.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the clinical expert within a defined specialist area of Radiotherapy practice
  • Deliver and oversee complex radiotherapy treatments, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy, safety, and patient care
  • Lead and support advanced treatment techniques, protocols, and pathways in collaboration with the MDT
  • Provide expert input into treatment planning, image verification, and adaptive Radiotherapy processes
  • Support and lead CT simulation, complex clinical mark-ups, and image-guided Radiotherapy (IGRT)
  • Mentor, educate, and clinically supervise Radiation Therapists and students, supporting skill development and competency
  • Lead or contribute to clinical audits, research projects, and service improvement initiatives
  • Support the implementation and evaluation of new technologies, techniques, and workflows
  • Act as a clinical resource for Radiation Oncologists, Physics, and Nursing colleagues
  • Ensure compliance with radiation safety legislation, quality assurance standards, and hospital policies
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and data within the ARIA system
  • Actively engage in CPD, education, and evidence-based practice in line with CORU requirements

Eligibility Criteria

  • To be considered for this Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist job in Cork, candidates must demonstrate:
  • A recognised qualification in Radiation Therapy
  • Current CORU registration
  • Significant post-qualification experience in Radiotherapy practice
  • Demonstrated specialist clinical expertise within a defined area of Radiotherapy
  • Evidence of advanced clinical decision-making and leadership
  • Experience in education, mentorship, audit, research, or service development
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
  • A strong commitment to clinical governance, quality improvement, and patient-centred care
  • Deliver safe, accurate, and high-quality radiation therapy treatments in line with prescribed treatment plans and departmental protocols
  • Justify and evaluate pre-treatment imaging and ensure precise treatment delivery
  • Provide compassionate psychosocial support to patients throughout their treatment journey
  • Perform CT simulations and clinical mark-ups as requested by the Radiation Oncologist
  • Administer oral and IV contrast agents (where competency is held)
  • Accurately record and maintain patient data within the ARIA system
  • Identify and report any treatment deviations to the Physics team promptly
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to support coordinated patient care
  • Supervise, mentor, and train junior Radiotherapy staff, ensuring competency and professional development
  • Support the implementation of new technologies, procedures, and service improvements
  • Maintain compliance with all radiation safety regulations and quality standards
  • Actively engage in continuous professional development (CPD) in line with CORU requirements

Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary and performance-related pay and premium pay where applicable.
  • Comprehensive pension plan, and company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times.
  • Critical Illness cover, for all employees up to the age of 66.
  • Relocation package
  • Commitment to work-life balance and employee wellness.
  • Fully paid maternity and paternity leave.
  • Annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days.
  • Access to cutting edge Radiation therapy technology/equipment.
  • Work with a hugely supported Radiation therapy manager and a dynamic team of leading oncologists.

How to apply:

If you are a Senior Radiation Therapist seeking a permanent role in Cork within a progressive Radiotherapy department, we would love to hear from you.

For more information about this exciting opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke confidentially via email at or by phone on 089 9455139.