Reference: HSEMW33025
Category: Health & Social Care Professionals
Grade: Physicist – Senior (3808)
Contract: Permanent, Whole-Time
Health Region: HSE Mid West
Location: University Hospital Limerick, County Limerick
Date Posted: 29 December 2025
Table of Contents
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Physicist to join the Medical Physics service at University Hospital Limerick. This role is central to ensuring the safety, quality, and performance of diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine services across the HSE Mid West.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and perform QA testing and commissioning of X-ray and Nuclear Medicine equipment
• Act as Medical Physics Expert (MPE) support for diagnostic radiology and imaging physics
• Ensure compliance with radiation protection legislation and best practice standards
• Provide expert advice to clinical, technical, and management teams
• Contribute to service development, audits, and continuous quality improvement
• Support training and supervision of junior physics staff
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Degree (Level 8 or higher) in Physics or equivalent relevant discipline
• Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience in QA testing and commissioning of diagnostic imaging equipment
• Registration as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) with the Irish College of Physicists in Medicine (ICPM) in:
• Diagnostic Radiology and Imaging Physics and/or
• Clinical Diagnostics and Therapeutics
• OR sufficient knowledge and experience to apply for ICPM registration within 12 months
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Senior Physicist (Grade 3808) consolidated pay scales (effective 1 August 2025)
• Permanent whole-time post
• Public service pension scheme
• Annual leave and public sector benefits
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at University Hospital Limerick, a major acute teaching hospital within the HSE Mid West, serving Limerick, Tipperary, and Clare. The Medical Physics department supports a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging services in a multidisciplinary clinical environment.
Application Details
• External applicants welcome (HSE and non-HSE)
• Informal enquiries:
• Name: Aoife Gallagher, Chief Physicist
• Telephone: 061 588608
• Email: [email protected]
Application Deadline: 23 January 2026 at 12:00 (noon)
