Prinicpal Medical Physicist

European Federation Of Organizations For Medical Physics - EFOMP; Ireland; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Scope for clinical leadership

Job summary

A leading private hospital group in Ireland is seeking an experienced Principal Medical Physicist to oversee Radiation Oncology Physics at a new cancer centre in Limerick. This senior role involves equipment commissioning, quality assurance, and coordination of Medical Physics services. Candidates should have an MSc/PhD in Medical Physics, and be registered/eligible as a Medical Physics Expert. The role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for clinical leadership within a patient-centered oncology service.

Qualifications

• Registered/eligible MPE in Ireland/UK/EU/US/Canada.
• Strong experience in Linac calibration, QA, and advanced radiotherapy techniques.
• Strong experience in Linac calibration, QA, and advanced radiotherapy techniques.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of Radiation Oncology Physics.
• Responsible for equipment commissioning and calibration.
• Manage comprehensive quality assurance programmes.
• Coordinate day-to-day Medical Physics service operations.

Skills

Linac calibration

Quality assurance

Advanced radiotherapy techniques

Education

MSc/PhD in Medical Physics

Job description

Application closes at: May 1st, 2026 09:38

A leading private hospital groupis seeking an experienced Principal Medical Physicist to oversee all aspects of Radiation Oncology Physics within a brand newcancer centre opening in Limerick, Ireland later this year.

Responsibilities

This senior role includes responsibility for equipment commissioning and calibration, comprehensive quality assurance programmes, advanced treatment planning (3D-CRT, IMRT, VMAT, radiosurgery, brachytherapy), Medical Physics Expert (MPE) review, radiation safety compliance (EPA/HIQA), and day-to-day coordination of the Medical Physics service.

Requirements

• MSc/PhD in Medical Physics (or related discipline)
• Registered/eligible MPE (Ireland/UK/EU/US/Canada)
• Strong experience in Linac calibration, QA, and advanced radiotherapy techniques

Excellent opportunity to join a progressive, patient-centred oncology service offering competitive salary and scope for clinical leadership.