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Job Title: Oncology Operations Manager

Location: Limerick

Reporting to: Director of Oncology

Rewards: Competitive salary/ Attractive relocation package/Flexible working hours/ Excellent opportunity to use advanced technologies, Research, and Education support.

About the Opportunity

Excel Recruitment is delighted to partner with a brand-new, state-of-the-art Cancer Centre in Limerick to recruit an experienced Oncology Operations Manager.

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the most extensive networks of cancer specialists globally, where innovation, clinical excellence, and patient-centred care are at the heart of everything they do. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the operational delivery of a modern Radiation Oncology service from its inception.

If you are a highly experienced Oncology or Radiotherapy leader with a passion for operational excellence, quality, and service development, this role offers genuine scope to make a lasting impact.

The Radiation Oncology department will be equipped with:

• Two Varian Linear Accelerators (TrueBeam & Edge)
• CT Simulation scanner
• Radiation Therapist-led IV contrast delivery
• Advanced treatment techniques including IMRT, VMAT, SRS, and SABR

The centre actively supports research, education, conference attendance, and collaboration with academic partners including UCC and UCD, offering strong opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.

Role Overview

The Oncology Operations Manager will provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership across Radiation Oncology services. You will oversee daily operations, quality and safety programmes, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and staff development, while fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement and exceptional patient experience.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Operations Management

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day operations across Radiation Oncology and Medical Oncology services
• Provide visible, positive leadership to clinical and non-clinical teams
• Ensure safe staffing levels and effective scheduling aligned to patient demand
• Develop, implement, and administer policies and procedures to standardise high-quality patient care
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Oncology, senior leadership, HR, and multidisciplinary teams
• Maintain effective communication with patients, staff, and senior stakeholders
• Support service development, promotion, and advocacy of a positive patient experience

Quality Assurance & Continuous Quality Improvement

• Place patient safety at the centre of all operational decisions
• Lead the department QA programme, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
• Oversee CQI initiatives, chair CQI meetings, set measurable goals, and track outcomes
• Lead departmental readiness for inspections, audits, and accreditations

Business & Financial Management

• Manage operational and capital budgets in collaboration with the Director of Oncology
• Monitor financial performance, productivity, and service volumes
• Implement efficiency initiatives to enhance revenue and control costs
• Maintain staffing (FTE) and supply budgets in line with activity levels
• Oversee billing and revenue capture initiatives alongside the Medical Director

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Radiation Therapy, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 3-6 years’ post-qualification experience in progressive management roles
• Extensive experience (typically 5+ years) within a radiotherapy department, including leadership responsibility
• Strong operational knowledge of radiotherapy services, workflows, and technologies
• Proven experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and resource management
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Desirable:

• Master’s degree
• Background in Radiation Therapy

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and relocation support
• Fully paid maternity and paternity leave
• Competitive pension plan
• Company-funded death-in-service benefit
• Critical illness cover (to age 66)
• Performance and recognition rewards
• 30 days annual leave
• Strong focus on professional development, education, and career progression

What you need to do now:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 0035389 9455139