Clinical Specialist Radiographer (Radiation Safety Protection Officer) - Dublin

Clinical Specialist Radiographer (Radiation Safety Protection Officer), required by TTM Healthcare, on behalf of a large teaching hospital, based in Dublin City.
   
The Radiology Department in this hospital is actively involved in ongoing clinical research and training, to ensure the best possible service and covers a range of services including General, DEXA, CT, Ultrasound, MRI, Interventional, Fluoroscopy, Nuclear Medicine and Mammography.  

As Clinical Specialist Radiographer - Radiation Safety (Protection) Officer, you will have an essential role in service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and resources within the department regarding radiation safety.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

- Guide and provide a quality Radiography service with regard to radiation safety
- Develop, implement and maintain a Quality Assurance Programme for the X-Ray Department
- Participate in Clinical Audits as relevant to the post
- Conduct and record performance tests after routine service and /or major maintenance of X-Ray equipment
- Be involved in the commissioning of new X-Ray equipment
- Promote the ALARA principle
- Ensure that accurate records/logs of all incidents are maintained
- Assist in the development of Risk Management and Health and Safety strategies in association with appropriate personnel
- Promote and participate in research projects involving Radiation Safety

You will also be required to maintain and promote a high standard of Radiography, undertake X-ray and Imaging examinations as required, and to participate when required in the 'On-Call' rotas.

This is a full-time, permanent position with excellent benefits available including:

- Occupational health service
- Pension scheme
- Subsidised canteen
- Local gym membership
- Support with CPD
- On site crèche facilities
- Taxsaver travel scheme
- On site bank
- Pharmacy facilities
- Income protection scheme

Key Requirements:

- BSc in Radiography or equivalent
- Minimum 6 years' post-qualification experience
- Recognised course in Radiation Safety 
- CORU Registration
- Experience working with PACS/RIS systems is desirable
- Be  familiar  with  and  observe  national  and  local  radiation  safety  rules, legislation and European directives

To apply, or discuss further, please send an updated copy of your CV to Robyn at TTM Healthcare or call 01 513 4908

TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer.