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Senior Radiation Therapist

Location: Limerick
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent | 35 hours per week over 4 days

Excel Recruitment is proud to partner with a newly established, cutting-edge Cancer Centre in Limerick to recruit a dynamic and motivated Senior Radiation Therapist. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and excellence of a modern radiotherapy department from its early stages, working within a collaborative and progressive environment.

You will work closely with Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physicists, and a highly supportive Radiation Therapy Manager, contributing to high-quality patient care while supporting the operational and clinical effectiveness of the department.

Job Purpose

The Senior Radiation Therapist will play a central role in delivering safe, accurate, and compassionate radiation therapy treatments while supporting clinical governance, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to service development initiatives.

This position combines advanced clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities, ensuring the highest standards of patient care, safety, and operational excellence are maintained.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based radiation therapy treatments in line with prescribed protocols.

• Review and verify treatment plans in collaboration with Radiation Oncologists and Medical Physicists.

• Ensure accurate patient positioning, imaging verification, and treatment delivery.

• Maintain comprehensive and precise patient documentation.

• Provide empathetic support and clear communication to patients and families throughout their treatment journey.

Leadership & Supervision

• Support, mentor, and guide junior Radiation Therapists and students in clinical practice.

• Act as a clinical resource and role model within the department.

• Assist with rostering, workflow coordination, and daily operational oversight as required.

• Contribute to performance development and ongoing training initiatives.

Quality & Governance

• Ensure compliance with all departmental policies, radiation safety standards, and regulatory requirements (including HIQA/JCI where applicable).

• Participate in and support the Quality Assurance (QA) programme.

• Contribute to audits, incident reporting, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Uphold best practice standards in radiation safety and patient care.

Service Development & Research

• Participate in MDT meetings and complex case discussions.

• Support service innovation, new technology implementation, and clinical pathway development.

• Engage in research activities, clinical trials, and professional development opportunities.

• Contribute to departmental projects aimed at enhancing efficiency and patient experience.

Eligibility Criteria

• Recognised qualification in Radiation Therapy

• Current CORU registration

• Min 3 years experience as a Radiation Therapist, with demonstrated senior-level clinical responsibility

• Strong clinical expertise across modern radiotherapy techniques

• Proven leadership and mentoring capability

• Solid understanding of clinical governance and quality frameworks

• Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills

• Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a multidisciplinary team

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with premium payments where applicable

• Comprehensive pension scheme and Death in Service benefit (x3 salary)

• Company-funded Critical Illness Cover up to age 66

• Relocation package available

• Strong focus on work-life balance and staff wellbeing

• Fully paid maternity and paternity leave

• Access to advanced radiation therapy equipment and innovative technologies

• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional growth

What You Need to Do Now

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Charlene Cooke at or call 00353 89 9455139.