University Hospital Kerry is seeking a Radiographer Clinical Specialist (PACS) to provide expert clinical leadership in Picture Archiving and Communication Systems within a busy acute hospital environment. This permanent, whole-time post plays a critical role in optimising imaging workflows, supporting clinical users, and advancing digital radiology services across the hospital.
This is a senior specialist role suited to an experienced radiographer with strong PACS expertise and a passion for service development, governance, and staff support.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide clinical and technical leadership for PACS within University Hospital Kerry
• Act as the key liaison between Radiology, ICT, vendors, and clinical users
• Support configuration, optimisation, and ongoing development of PACS workflows
• Lead on PACS-related training, education, and user support
• Contribute to quality assurance, audit, and clinical governance initiatives
• Support system upgrades, testing, and troubleshooting
• Ensure compliance with data protection, clinical safety, and HSE policies
• Participate in service planning and digital transformation initiatives
Required Skills & Qualifications
• CORU registration as a Radiographer is mandatory
• Relevant postgraduate qualification or significant experience in PACS / imaging informatics
• Minimum of three years post-qualification radiography experience
• Demonstrated expertise in PACS systems and digital imaging workflows
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in an acute hospital radiology environment
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Grade: Radiographer – Clinical Specialist (Code 3131)
• Salary: In line with HSE consolidated pay scales (August 2025 rates apply)
• Contract: Permanent Wholetime
• Benefits include public service pension, annual leave, sick leave, and access to HSE learning and development supports
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at University Hospital Kerry, Tralee, serving the population of County Kerry and the wider South West region. The hospital provides a full range of acute services and is part of the HSE South West health region, with a strong focus on clinical excellence, digital innovation, and patient-centred care.
Application Details
• Job Reference: UHKRC92014
• Application Platform: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/92014
• Informal Enquiries:
Ms. Anna Marie O’Flaherty
Radiography Services Manager
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 066 718 4000
Last Day to Apply: 13 February 2026 at 12:00 (midday)
