Galway University Hospital is recruiting Radiation Therapists — including 2026 Undergraduates — for its internationally accredited Radiation Oncology Department. This is an excellent opportunity for both newly qualified and experienced radiation therapy professionals to join a leading cancer centre in the West of Ireland, with permanent and specified purpose posts available on a full-time and part-time basis.
Role Overview
The Radiation Therapist will be based initially in the Radiation Oncology Department at Galway University Hospital, a department that forms part of the HSE West North West University of Galway Cancer Network — one of only a small number of cancer networks in Ireland to hold accreditation from the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI). OECI accreditation is recognised internationally as the gold standard for cancer care, reflecting the highest standards of clinical practice and patient safety.
Successful candidates will deliver high-quality radiation therapy services to oncology patients, working as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team committed to excellence in cancer treatment. The successful candidates may be required to work in any service area within the vicinity as the need arises.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities will be consistent with the Radiation Therapist grade and will include, but are not limited to:
- Planning and delivering radiation therapy treatments to patients in accordance with clinical protocols and prescriptions.
- Operating and maintaining radiation therapy equipment to the highest safety and quality standards.
- Accurately documenting treatment records and patient information.
- Collaborating with oncologists, medical physicists, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Providing a patient-centred service, supporting patients and families throughout the treatment process.
- Contributing to continuous quality improvement, audit, and departmental development initiatives.
- Adhering to radiation protection legislation, departmental policies, and HSE guidelines at all times.
Requirements
Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria for the Radiation Therapist grade as set out in the HSE campaign documentation. Applicants who are 2026 undergraduates are welcome to apply. Full eligibility requirements and the job specification are available via the Rezoomo application link below.
Salary
€44,512 – €67,695 per annum (HSE Radiation Therapist scale, 11-point scale), based on the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales effective 1 February 2026. Pay is pro-rata for part-time posts. Appointment will be at the first point of the scale unless prior HSE service applies.
Contract Types Available
- Permanent Wholetime
- Permanent Part-time
- Specified Purpose Wholetime
- Specified Purpose Part-time
Location
Initial assignment is to the Radiation Oncology Department, Galway University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Galway. As a major teaching hospital and the primary acute hospital for the West of Ireland, Galway University Hospital serves a large regional population and is a centre of excellence for specialist services including oncology, haematology, and cancer care. The hospital’s Radiation Oncology Department holds OECI accreditation as part of the HSE West North West University of Galway Cancer Network, placing it among the leading cancer treatment centres in Ireland and Europe.
A panel is being created for Galway University Hospitals from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
About Galway University Hospital
Galway University Hospital is one of Ireland’s largest acute hospitals, providing a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and specialist services to patients across the West and North West of Ireland. As a university hospital, it combines clinical excellence with medical education and research, operating within the HSE West and North West region. Its Radiation Oncology Department is part of an internationally recognised cancer network that upholds the OECI gold standard for cancer care delivery.
Application Details
Reference: RTGUH2026
Applications must be submitted via Rezoomo only. Applications received by any other means will not be accepted, and no exceptions will be made.
For informal enquiries, please contact:
- Stephen Coyne, Radiation Therapy Service Manager, Galway University Hospital — stephen.coyne@hse.ie
- Joe McManus, Deputy Radiation Therapy Service Manager, Galway University Hospital — joe.mcmanus1@hse.ie
