Employer: Health Service Executive (HSE)
Location: Letterkenny University Hospital, Co. Donegal
Reference: L8639
Category: Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade Code: 3086
Contract Type: Specified Purpose, Wholetime
Closing Date: 03 November 2025 at 12:00 PM
About the Role
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is inviting applications for the position of Radiographer, Advanced Practice, Candidate at Letterkenny University Hospital, a leading acute care facility in the HSE West and North West region.
This is an exciting opportunity for a radiographer who is progressing towards advanced practice status, working in a dynamic diagnostic imaging environment committed to patient-centred care, clinical excellence, and continuous professional development.
As a Radiographer, Advanced Practice, Candidate, you will support specialised imaging services, collaborate within multidisciplinary teams, and deliver evidence-based practice in alignment with HSE clinical standards and CORU professional guidance.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver and report on diagnostic imaging studies with advanced-level clinical reasoning.
- Support service improvement and quality assurance within radiology workflows.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team discussions to optimise patient outcomes.
- Contribute to protocol development and clinical governance within imaging.
- Supervise and mentor junior radiography staff and students as required.
- Engage in continuing professional development (CPD) and maintain CORU registration.
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies on safety, infection prevention, and radiation protection.
Required Qualifications
Essential
- Hold a recognised qualification in Diagnostic Radiography (BSc or equivalent).
- Be registered, or eligible for registration, on the Radiographers Division of the Register of Radiographers maintained by CORU.
- Demonstrate evidence of progression toward an Advanced Practice scope under HSE and CORU criteria.
- Have at least 5 years’ post-qualification clinical experience in radiography.
- Demonstrate excellent communication, clinical reasoning, and team leadership skills.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification relevant to advanced imaging modalities (e.g. MRI, CT, Ultrasound).
- Experience in audit, research, or service development initiatives.
- Evidence of involvement in clinical governance or multidisciplinary project work.
What We Offer
- Salary: In accordance with HSE Consolidated Salary Scales (1 August 2025) for Radiographer, Advanced Practice, Candidate (Grade 3086):
€60,130 – €72,864 per annum (including LSIs where applicable). - Access to HSE pension and public service benefits.
- Opportunities for career progression within HSE imaging services.
- Continuous professional development and structured mentoring toward full Advanced Practice accreditation.
- A supportive work culture within one of Ireland’s key regional hospitals.
Ready to Apply?
Applications are invited from both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date, with a minimum of two weeks’ notice provided.
For informal enquiries, contact Rachel Boylan, Radiography Service Manager 3, Letterkenny University Hospital.
📞 Tel: 074 91 25888 (Extension 3183)
📧 Email: rachel.boylan@hse.ie
Apply before: 03 November 2025 at 12:00 PM (Irish Standard Time)
