Clinical Specialist Radiographer

Purpose of the Role

The purpose of this post is to undertake responsibility on a day-to-day basis for radiation protection in the Radiology Department in CHI, based out of Temple Street. The Environmental Protection Agency defines a Radiation Protection Officer as an individual who is technically competent in radiation protection matters relevant for a given type of practice to supervise or perform the implementation of the radiation protection arrangements. Radiological Protection Act, 1991 (Ionising Radiation) Regulations 2019 (S.I. No. 30 of 2019).

To work closely with the CHI Medical Physics team to align CHI radiology practice across CHI, with legislative requirements and international best practice.

To manage in a rapidly changing environment and be willing to undertake such additional duties within the Diagnostic Imaging Department also, as may be assigned from time to time.

The successful candidate may be required to work across CHI sites and services in line with organisational requirements and the development of the new children’s hospital and associated services.

Essential Criteria:

· Bachelor of Radiography for Diagnostic Radiography or possess the Diploma of the College of Radiographers or equivalent.

· Be registered on the Radiography Division of the Radiographers Register maintained by the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU.

· On appointment, practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the relevant division of the Radiographers Register maintained by the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU once initial registration is secured.