Clinical Specialist Radiographer MRI Galway

Job Overview

Galway University Hospitals is seeking an experienced Clinical Specialist Radiographer (MRI) to join its Radiology Department on a permanent wholetime basis. This senior-level role offers the opportunity to lead and advance MRI services within a dynamic acute hospital environment.

This Clinical Specialist Radiographer MRI Galway position is ideal for a highly skilled radiographer with extensive MRI expertise who is committed to clinical excellence, service development, and patient-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

Provide advanced clinical expertise in MRI across a broad range of examinations and complex cases
Lead, develop and optimise MRI protocols in line with national and international best practice
Ensure high standards of patient safety, radiation protection, and infection prevention
Supervise, mentor and support radiography staff and students
Participate in service planning, audit, quality improvement and research initiatives
Collaborate with radiologists, clinicians and multidisciplinary teams
Contribute to departmental policy development and implementation

Required Skills & Qualifications

Recognised qualification in Radiography and registration with CORU
Significant post-qualification experience in MRI demonstrating depth and breadth of expertise
Proven ability to manage complex MRI caseloads independently
Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
Experience in clinical audit, quality assurance and service improvement
Commitment to continuing professional development

Salary, Benefits & Working Hours

Salary Scale: €65,592 – €77,475 per annum (points: €65,592 | €68,926 | €71,754 | €74,590 | €77,475)

Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime

Benefits include public sector pension scheme, annual leave entitlements, structured professional development opportunities, and access to HSE wellbeing supports.

Location & Employer Information

This role is based in the Radiology Department at Galway University Hospitals, County Galway, within the HSE West and North West region.

Galway University Hospitals provides acute and specialist healthcare services to a large regional population and is recognised for clinical innovation, teaching, and research excellence.