The Health Service Executive (HSE) is seeking an experienced Chief Physicist (Radiotherapy) to lead radiotherapy physics services at Galway University Hospitals. This permanent wholetime role offers an excellent opportunity for a senior clinical physics professional to guide advanced radiotherapy programmes and support multidisciplinary care. Applicants from both HSE and non-HSE backgrounds are welcome.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead, develop and implement major radiotherapy physics programmes within a multidisciplinary setting
• Oversee delivery and development of external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy services
• Provide expert oversight in radiotherapy physics dosimetry
• Address complex treatment planning issues and manage planning systems
• Initiate, participate in and complete research and development projects, including publication in peer-reviewed scientific literature
• Supervise and teach at both third-level and professional levels
• Manage delivery of a comprehensive radiotherapy physics service
• Provide leadership, mentorship and scientific guidance to multidisciplinary teams
• Drive service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Communicate complex scientific information clearly to scientific and non-scientific audiences
• Build effective collaborative relationships across professional and managerial levels
• Demonstrate strong organisational, prioritisation and time-management skills
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Significant experience in radiotherapy physics across EBRT and brachytherapy
• Advanced expertise in dosimetry and radiotherapy treatment planning systems
• Proven track record of research, development and scientific publication
• Experience mentoring, supervising and teaching at multiple levels
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage services within a clinical environment
• Excellent communication, analytical, organisational and teamwork skills
• Strong leadership, motivational and mentoring abilities
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Permanent, wholetime contract
• Salary in line with HSE consolidated pay scales for Chief Physicist (Radiotherapy)
• Standard HSE benefits, including pension, annual leave and allowances where applicable
• Full-time working hours aligned with HSE policy
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Galway University Hospitals, Co. Galway, within the HSE West and North West region.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s publicly funded national health service, responsible for delivering health and social care services nationwide.
Application Details
Apply online via: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/88977/
Closing date: 02 December 2025 at 12:00
Reference: G11282
For informal enquiries, contact:
Brendan Tuohy, Chief Physicist / Head of Department, Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering
Email: [email protected] | Tel: 091 542532
