St Dympna’s Hospital, Carlow is seeking a highly skilled Radiographer Clinical Specialist to support Emergency Department and General XRay services within HSE Dublin and South East. This permanent whole-time opportunity offers experienced radiography professionals the chance to play a leading role in delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging services in a fast-paced acute healthcare environment.
This Radiographer Clinical Specialist role in Carlow is ideal for candidates who are passionate about patient-centred care, clinical excellence, and advancing radiography standards across emergency and general imaging services. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to service development, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary collaboration within the HSE.
Job Overview
The Radiographer Clinical Specialist will provide advanced clinical expertise across Emergency Department and General XRay services at St Dympna’s Hospital, Carlow. The role involves delivering specialist radiographic services, supporting service efficiency, maintaining clinical governance standards, and contributing to education, audit, and service improvement initiatives.
This opportunity is open only to employees of the HSE, TUSLA, Section 38 agencies, or statutory health agencies in line with WRC Agreement 161867.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver advanced radiography services within Emergency Department and General XRay settings.
- Support the provision of safe, effective, and patient-focused imaging services.
- Provide clinical leadership and specialist expertise to radiography teams.
- Participate in quality assurance, audit, and service improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary healthcare teams across acute services.
- Ensure compliance with radiation safety standards, protocols, and professional guidelines.
- Assist in the education, mentoring, and development of radiography staff and students.
- Contribute to efficient workflow management and service delivery within diagnostic imaging.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Relevant qualification in Diagnostic Radiography.
- Registration with CORU or eligibility for registration.
- Significant post-qualification radiography experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in Emergency Department and General XRay imaging.
- Strong clinical decision-making and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare environments.
- Commitment to clinical governance, quality improvement, and patient safety.
- Leadership, mentoring, and service development experience are desirable.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary: Competitive pay aligned with HSE salary scales for Radiographer Clinical Specialist Grade 3093.
- Permanent whole-time position.
- Public sector pension scheme.
- Opportunities for continued professional development and specialist training.
- Supportive multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- Access to HSE employee benefits and leave entitlements.
Location & Employer Information
This Radiographer Clinical Specialist position is based at St Dympna’s Hospital, Carlow, within HSE Dublin and South East. The service supports critical emergency and diagnostic imaging functions for the region, providing essential radiography services that directly impact patient diagnosis, treatment planning, and acute care delivery.
Working within HSE Dublin and South East offers professionals the opportunity to contribute to modern healthcare services while developing specialist expertise in a dynamic and clinically focused environment.
Application Details
Reference: CSRSLK26
Advertisement Type: Internal
Category: Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade: Radiographer 3093
Recruiter: HSE Dublin and South East: Tipperary South, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow, part of South Dublin
Informal enquiries can be directed to Eimear Crowe, Radiography Services Manager 3, St Luke’s Hospital Kilkenny.
Email: eimear.crowe@hse.ie
Phone: 056 7785411
Date Posted: 12 May 2026
Proposed Interview Date: TBC
Last Day to Apply: 28 May 2026 at 05:00 PM
