Physicist, Senior in Waterford
- Salary
- €78,788–€109,119 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 24 Sept 2026
About the Role
University Hospital Waterford is a Model 4 teaching hospital that provides general medical, surgical, paediatric and maternity care to people living in South Kilkenny, Waterford City and County. The hospital provides specialty services to the population of the southeast c. 500 000 in the following areas of clinical practice: Cardiology (including Interventional Cardiac Procedures), Trauma Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Nephrology, Rheumatology, Urology, Vascular Surgery, ENT, Neonatology, Radiology, Pathology, and Microbiology. The hospital is the designated cancer center for the southeast, providing rapid access assessment for Breast, Prostate, and Lung and Skin cancers. Cancer surgery is centralized at UHW. Hematology, Medical Oncology and Palliative Care is provided through our inpatient and daycare facilities. There are approx. 450 inpatient beds and more than 85-day procedure beds.
Requirements
Skills and attributes
commitment to providing a quality service
Communications & Interpersonal Skills
Planning and Organising
Evaluating Information and Judging Situations
Professional knowledge
Teamwork
Details
Location: Waterford
Sector: public sector
Salary: €78,788–€109,119 per year
Closing date: 24 Sept 2026
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
How to Apply
You must submit a fully completed application form. Your application must be your own work and reflect your own experiences, competencies and skills. Do not use AI to complete the application form. We will confirm receipt of your application within 2 working days. If you have not received a response within this period, contact the recruitment team via email to confirm they have received your application. We will not accept any applications after the closing date. For any queries regarding the Recruitment process please contact via Rezoomo or uhwrecruitment@hse.ie. For role-specific enquiries, please contact the named person in the Informal Enquiries section on the Job Specification.
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Frequently asked
- What are the key responsibilities of the Senior Physicist role?
- The Senior Physicist will participate in and supervise Quality Assurance Programs for diagnostic x-ray imaging equipment, develop technical and clinical protocols, contribute to the planning and development of new installations, arrange calibration of radiation meters, interpret data, participate in teaching and training programs, consult with medical staff, optimize radiation protection, contribute to dosimetry, analyze events involving medical exposures, participate in audits, and contribute to research and development.
- What skills and attributes are required for this role?
- The role requires commitment to providing a quality service, strong communication and interpersonal skills, planning and organizing abilities, the ability to evaluate information and judge situations, professional knowledge, and teamwork.
- What is the location and salary for this role?
- The role is based in Waterford and offers a salary of €78,788–€109,119 per year.