Radiation Therapist (FTC)

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Recruit. Net is looking for a Radiation Therapist (2 Year FTC) for our hospitals in Ireland. This is a fixed-term contract running until 17 March 2028. We are currently recruiting a Radiation Therapist (2 Year FTC) to work as an integral part of the radiology team at the hospital.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care throughout radiotherapy treatment, assess individual patient needs, implement care plans, administer prescribed medications and treatments, and monitor patients for treatment related side effects. Deliver radiation therapy in accordance with prescribed treatment plans and departmental protocols, perform pre treatment verification imaging, collect simulation data, maintain accurate patient records, and report any deviations in treatment delivery.

Educate patients and their families about treatment procedures, potential side effects, and care requirements, providing emotional support and facilitating referrals to appropriate hospital and community support services. Maintain patient safety, privacy, and confidentiality by adhering to infection prevention measures, aseptic techniques, isolation procedures, hospital policies, and professional standards of practice.

Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, conduct daily and weekly handovers as required, communicate changes in patient conditions, and coordinate care with nursing, medical, and allied healthcare professionals. Contribute to quality assurance activities by performing and documenting daily and weekly equipment checks, reporting abnormal findings promptly, attending quality assurance meetings, and participating in audits, accreditation, and health promotion initiatives.

Maintain professional competence through mandatory training, continuing education, professional portfolio development, performance reviews, and supervision of students, while supporting the clinical induction of new staff. Demonstrate effective communication, organisational, and time management skills, maintain professional conduct and appearance, comply with attendance and identification requirements, remain flexible to support other departments when necessary, and provide on call coverage for emergency radiotherapy treatments.

Requirements

Completion of a recognised Radiation Therapy Technology programme at an Irish, EU, or AMA approved institution, with current CORU registration. Open to all candidates who meet the relevant qualification and registration requirements. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, showing motivation, initiative, and an innovative approach to work.

Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, planning, and organisational skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely and adapt flexibly to departmental rotations, rostering, night duty, and on call requirements. Demonstrate knowledge of developments in the specialised area and hospital policies, maintain a strong commitment to quality, and treat patients, relatives, and colleagues with empathy, dignity, and respect.

Benefits

Fully funded private health insurance and highly competitive salary packages. Employer pension contributions and relocation assistance. Subsidised parking facilities. Educational grants and continuous professional development opportunities. Excellent career progression prospects. Discounted healthcare services for employees and their immediate family members.