Job Overview
The Senior Physicist Limerick role at University Hospital Limerick offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to advanced medical physics services within a leading acute hospital. This permanent wholetime position supports high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic services across HSE Mid West. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in service development, quality assurance, and clinical innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert clinical physics support across designated hospital services.
- Lead and oversee quality assurance programmes and safety standards.
- Support the implementation and optimisation of medical equipment and technologies.
- Contribute to service planning, audits, and regulatory compliance.
- Supervise and mentor junior physics staff and trainees.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams to enhance patient care.
- Participate in research, development, and continuous service improvement initiatives.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Recognised postgraduate qualification in Medical Physics or equivalent.
- Eligibility for registration as a Physicist – Senior (Grade Code 3808) within the HSE framework.
- Significant relevant clinical experience in a hospital setting.
- Demonstrated leadership, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality care.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary in line with HSE Senior Physicist (Grade 3808) consolidated pay scales.
- Permanent Wholetime contract.
- Public sector pension scheme.
- Annual leave and public holiday entitlements in accordance with HSE policy.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
Location & Employer Information
This position is based at University Hospital Limerick, Co. Limerick, within the HSE Mid West health region serving Limerick, Tipperary, and Clare. The hospital is a major acute teaching hospital providing a comprehensive range of services and specialist care.
The role forms part of HSE Mid West Acute Services, delivering high-quality healthcare to the region’s population.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted online via the official HSE recruitment platform:
https://www.rezoomo.com/job/93916/
For informal enquiries, contact:
Mr Aoife Gallagher, Chief Physicist, HSE Mid-West, Acute Services
Telephone: 061 588608
Email: aoife.gallagher@hse.ie
Candidates will normally be given at least one week’s notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.
Last Day to Apply: 16 April 2026, 12:00 PM
