Senior Physicist

Purpose of the Role

To provide medical physics services and scientific support to ensure that relevant diagnostic modalities are functioning safely, effectively, in compliance with all relevant regulations, and to the necessary standards as set by professional bodies and have responsibility for the day-to-day management for delivery of the medical physics services and technical quality assurance (QA) programmes.

To provide scientific and technical expertise and support management activities in delivering high quality services in a multi-disciplinary environment for diagnostic imaging, radiation protection, nuclear medicine, MRI, ultrasound, lasers and UV phototherapy

Essential Criteria:

• Hold a recognised Master’s in Medical Physics or equivalent.
• Hold a first or second class Hons Degree (level 8) in which Physics was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject
• Have at least five years satisfactory relevant experience as a medical physicist, in one or more of the following fields: Diagnostic Imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Protection, Radiological Physics, or Medical Imaging.
• Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and of administrative capacity) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

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 the 12th of November by 23:45pm. 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.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Jennie Cooke, Jennie.cooke@childrenshealthireland.ie &/or Michael Kelly Michael.Kelly@childrenshealthireland.ie .

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist – 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.

• January 12th 2026 (Corporate Induction ,NCHD rotation)
• February 9th 2026
• March 9th 2026