CT Clinical Specialist Radiographer

CT Clinical Specialist Radiographer

Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the Radiography Services Managers (RSMs) or designate, the CT Specialist Radiographer has a pivotal role in service planning, coordinating, and managing activity and allocated resources within the unit. The main responsibilities are quality assurance, scheduling workflow, staff development, facilitating communication and professional/clinical leadership.

The Clinical Specialist Radiographer CT will be primarily responsible for ensuring that CT investigations are performed to a high standard of technical quality in a caring and efficient manner and in line with established guidelines and operating procedures.

The post holder will be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team and will lead and supervise radiographic and other staff in CT resulting in the delivery of an efficient, effective, and quality radiography service. They need to work collaboratively within than multi-disciplinary team, liaising with medical, nursing and administrative colleagues to ensure safe and co-ordinated delivery of patient centred care.

The CT Clinical Specialist Radiographer will be responsible for the provision of radiation protection within the CT environment, reducing the risks of any adverse radiation effects in compliance with local policies, national legislation, and international regulations. They will be primarily responsible for ensuring that imaging is performed to a high standard of technical quality in a caring and efficient manner and in line with established guidelines and operating procedures.

*To note the Radiographer is responsible under legislation for all the practical aspects of medical radiation exposure, and the ct clinical specialist is expected to lead on this.*

This role encompasses quality assurance, staff development and effective communication while providing professional and clinical leadership. This position requires the ability to lead, guide and supervise staff in a rapidly changing environment, and the willingness to undertake additional duties as may be assigned from time to time.

The Ct Clinical Specialist Radiographer is expected to assist in the delivery of efficient and effective radiography service within the radiology department and must function integrally within the Radiology team and have proficiency to participate in 24/7 services.

In addition, the post holder will assume responsibility for coordinating the transition and running of future services at the new National Children’s Hospital.

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

· Possess a recognized postgraduate qualification in CT as recognised by the IIRRT and 3 years clinical experience in CT

How to Apply & Informal Enquiries

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is Wednesday, 15th April 2026 by 23:45 pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

Late applications won’t be accepted!

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Barry Hallinan barry.hallinan@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Victoria Gsamelova Victoria.Gsamelova@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2026 for your information only.

· 8th June

· 6th July

• 10th August

Information on “Non-European Economic Area Applicants” is available from https://dbei.gov.ie/en/

The programme outlined for Children’s Health Ireland may impact on this role and as structures change the job description may be reviewed.

Children’s Health Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.

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