Mayo University Hospital is seeking an experienced Clinical Specialist Radiographer to join its Emergency Department imaging team in Castlebar, County Mayo. This specialist healthcare opportunity offers experienced radiographers the chance to contribute to high-quality emergency diagnostic imaging services within one of the leading acute hospitals in the HSE West and North West region.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering advanced radiography services within the Emergency Department, supporting rapid diagnosis, patient care pathways, and multidisciplinary clinical decision-making in a busy hospital environment.
Job Overview
This Clinical Specialist Radiographer position is a specified purpose wholetime role based at Mayo University Hospital. The role focuses on Emergency Department imaging services and requires a high level of clinical expertise, leadership capability, and experience in acute radiography practice.
The successful applicant will work closely with radiology, emergency medicine, and wider multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure timely, accurate, and patient-focused imaging services are delivered to emergency patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver specialist radiography services within the Emergency Department setting
- Perform high-quality diagnostic imaging procedures in accordance with best practice standards
- Support emergency clinical teams with rapid and accurate imaging services
- Maintain patient safety, radiation protection, and infection prevention standards
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and clinical governance initiatives
- Provide clinical leadership and support to radiography colleagues and students
- Participate in multidisciplinary collaboration across acute hospital services
- Ensure imaging equipment is used safely and effectively within departmental protocols
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Recognised qualification in Diagnostic Radiography
- Registration with CORU as a Radiographer or eligibility for registration
- Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience in Emergency Department imaging services
- Strong clinical decision-making and patient care skills
- Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute hospital environment
- Commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice
- Previous specialist or advanced radiography experience is desirable
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary will be aligned with the HSE Clinical Specialist Radiographer Grade 3131 pay scale. Mayo University Hospital offers access to public sector employment benefits including annual leave entitlements, pension schemes, professional development opportunities, and a supportive clinical working environment.
This is a specified purpose wholetime contract within the HSE West and North West health region.
Location & Employer Information
Mayo University Hospital is a major acute healthcare facility serving patients across County Mayo and the wider HSE West and North West region. Located in Castlebar, the hospital provides a broad range of emergency, diagnostic, and specialist healthcare services while supporting innovation, patient-centred care, and clinical excellence.
The hospital forms part of the Health Service Executive network and works closely with regional healthcare providers to deliver essential acute medical services to communities throughout the west of Ireland.
Application Details
Reference: 64MUH2026
Employer: Mayo University Hospital
Recruiter: HSE West and North West
Category: Health and Social Care Professionals
Contract Type: Specified Purpose Wholetime
Informal Enquiries:
Ms Olivia McElarney, Acting RSM 3
Email: Olivia.mcelarney@hse.ie
Phone: 0949042450
Interview Information: Candidates will normally receive at least one week’s notice of interview. This timeframe may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.
