Senior House Officer

Remuneration

The salary scale for the post is:

As per June 2026, the salary scale for a Senior House Officer post is as follows:

€55,292 - €58,011 - €62,123 - €64,832 - €70,276 - €72,982 - €75,623.

New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The NCHD’s standard duties and responsibilities include, as directed by the Consultant / Clinical Director /Executive Clinical Director/ Employer/Chief Registrar to, inter alia:

• In-patient care, including general medical and more specialised oncological conditions for patients receiving, or treated previously, with radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy.
• Out-patient care, including care of patients on treatment and those attending for followup appointments.
• Management of both acute and chronic medical conditions
• Participation in staff development and in-service training relevant to the post as may be organised from time to time.
• Participation in committees and other activities within the hospital as may from time to time be requested e.g. work on in-services committees, project teams.
• Familiarity with the terms of the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act, and all relevant policy documents of the Network i.e. Employee Handbook, Safety Statement.
• To respect and operate within the framework of the tradition, character and ethics of St. Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network.
• To ensure that all departmental reports and centre records are confidential to the service and to maintain confidentiality in respect of matters which come to your knowledge in the course of your official duties.
• Any other relevant duties that may be allocated by Senior Management staff from time to time.

Legislation / Policy / Procedures

• Co-operate with such measures as are necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements of the European Working Time Directive and related Irish legislation comply with statutory and regulatory requirements, agreed training principles1 where appropriate, corporate policies and procedures and human resource policies and procedures (e.g. Dignity At Work, Trust in Care, Flexible Working Scheme etc).
• Co-operate with such arrangements as are put into pace to verify the delivery of all contractual commitments.
• Document appropriately and report any near misses, hazards and accidents and bring them to the attention of relevant / designated individual(s) in line with best practice.
• To be aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take appropriate action.

Education and Training

• Attend at NCHD Induction
• Participate in mandatory and recommended training programmes in accordance with organisational / professional requirements.
• Maintain and develop professional expertise and knowledge by actively engaging in continuing professional education and development.
• Make satisfactory progress in his / her training and development as per the requirements of the training body.
• Engage in planning and performance reviews as required with the supervising Consultant / Clinical Director / Head of Academic Department.

Health & Safety

• Comply with the policies, procedures and safe professional practice of the Irish Healthcare System by adhering to relevant legislation, regulations and standards.
• Document appropriately and report any near misses, hazards and accidents and bring them to the attention of relevant / designated individual(s) in line with best practice.
• Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self and others.
• Be aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take appropriate action.
• Promote a culture that values diversity and respect.

Administrative

• Ensure good working practice and adherence to standards of best practice.
• Promote quality by reviewing and evaluating the service, identifying changing needs and opportunities to improve services.
• Assist the Consultant / Clinical Director /Executive Clinical Director/ Employer in service development, including policy development and implementation.
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate records in line with best clinical governance, the organisation’s requirements and the Freedom of Information Act, and provide reports and other information / statistics as required.
• Engage in service audit and demonstrate the achievement of the service objectives
• Represent the department / profession / team at meetings and conferences as appropriate
• Keep up to date with change and developments within the Irish Health Service.

The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications and/ or experience

On application:

Each applicant on the closing date for applications must hold General Registration with the Irish Medical Council or must submit the Acceptance Letter for Registration from the Irish Medical Council.

Relevant qualifications and 6 months – 12 months Irish or UK medical experience.

English Language Requirements for NCHDs

IELTS/OET test results must be current and dated within two years of the date submitted to the employer.

Before taking up the post:

Each successful candidate must be registered in the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland in accordance with the Medical Practitioners Act 2007.

Health

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Health

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Post Specific Requirements

• Demonstrate depth and breadth of clinical experience in the assessment, investigation, and ongoing management of oncology patients receiving radiotherapy, including familiarity with common cancer types treated with radiation.
• Experience working within a Oncology service in an acute hospital setting, including active participation in inpatient care, outpatient clinics, and multidisciplinary discussions.
• Clinical exposure to managing oncological emergencies such as spinal cord compression, neutropenic sepsis, superior vena cava obstruction, and symptomatic brain metastases, neutropenic sepsis, tumour lysis syndrome
• Ability to identify and monitor acute and late side effects of radiotherapy and initiate appropriate first-line management or escalation under supervision.
• Understanding of the principles of radiation treatment planning and delivery, with the ability to communicate treatment processes clearly to patients.
• Experience supporting patients through radiotherapy pathways, including pre-treatment assessments, consent processes, symptom control, and follow-up.
• Competence in working as part of a multidisciplinary team including Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physicists, Radiation Therapists, Oncology Nurses, and Palliative Care teams.
• Evidence of good clinical documentation practices, safe prescribing, and effective handover of care.

Other requirements specific to the post

• Will be required to participate in the departmental on-call rota, which may include evening and weekend cover, as appropriate to the service needs.
• Must be available to attend and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical audits, and educational activities as scheduled.
• May be expected to assist with the clinical management of oncology inpatients and acute referrals from other departments or emergency services.
• Should be capable of responding promptly to urgent clinical situations and liaising effectively with senior medical staff and allied healthcare professionals.

Additional eligibility requirements:

Citizenship Requirements

Eligible candidates must be:

(ii) EEA, Swiss, or British citizens

OR

(iii) Non-European Economic Area citizens with permission to reside and work in the State

Read Appendix 2 of the Additional Campaign Information for further information on accepted Stamps for Non-EEA citizens resident in the State, including those with refugee status.

To qualify candidates must be eligible by the closing date of the campaign.

OR

(iv) Suitably qualified, non-resident non-EEA citizens.

The HSE welcomes applications from suitably qualified, non-resident, non-EEA citizens and will support successful candidates in their application for a Work Permit, as applicable.

Read more about Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment Work Permits.

Skills, competencies and/or knowledge

• Satisfy English language requirements for NCHD’s (HR Circular 022/2018) to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
• sufficient clinical knowledge and evidence based practice to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
• an ability to apply knowledge to evidence based practice.
• effective team skills and leadership potential.
• the ability to plan and deliver care in an effective and resourceful manner.
• an ability to manage and develop self in a busy working environment.
• the ability to effectively evaluate clinical information and make appropriate decisions.
• a commitment to assuring high standards and strive for a patient centred service.
• effective team skills.
• effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with colleagues, families etc and good presentation skills.
• awareness and appreciation of the patient and the ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect.
• flexibility and openness to change.
• ability to utilise supervision effectively.
• a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role.