Radiation Therapist (FTC)

recruitNet; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded private health insurance

Employer pension contributions

Relocation assistance

Subsidised parking

Educational grants

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd is seeking a Radiation Therapist for hospitals in Ireland on a 2-year fixed-term contract. The role involves direct patient care during radiotherapy, adherence to treatment plans, and collaboration within a radiology team.

The ideal candidate holds a recognised Radiation Therapy Technology programme and CORU registration, with strong communication and teamwork skills, and a willingness to participate in on‑call duties and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognised Radiation Therapy Technology programme with CORU registration.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and adapt to rotations, rostering and on‑call demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care throughout radiotherapy treatment and monitor for side effects.
• Deliver prescribed radiation therapy and perform pre-treatment verification imaging.
• Educate patients and families about procedures, side effects and care requirements.
• Maintain patient safety, privacy and confidentiality following infection prevention and hospital policies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and handovers, coordinating care with nurses and doctors.
• Assist with quality assurance activities and keep accurate equipment and patient records.
• Maintain professional development and support clinical induction of new staff.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Planning

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Radiation Therapy Technology programme

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd specializes in relocating qualified professionals throughout Ireland and overseas, we guide you through professional registration, job placement, visa, and employment permit processing. We will provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring, and compassion are central to all we do. RecruitNet is looking for a Radiation Therapist (2 Year FTC) for our hospitals in Ireland. This is a fixed-term contract running until 17 March 2028. We are currently recruiting a Radiation Therapist (2 Year FTC) to work as an integral part of the radiology team at the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care throughout radiotherapy treatment, assess individual patient needs, implement care plans, administer prescribed medications and treatments, and monitor patients for treatment related side effects.
• Deliver radiation therapy in accordance with prescribed treatment plans and departmental protocols, perform pre treatment verification imaging, collect simulation data, maintain accurate patient records, and report any deviations in treatment delivery.
• Educate patients and their families about treatment procedures, potential side effects, and care requirements, providing emotional support and facilitating referrals to appropriate hospital and community support services.
• Maintain patient safety, privacy, and confidentiality by adhering to infection prevention measures, aseptic techniques, isolation procedures, hospital policies, and professional standards of practice.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, conduct daily and weekly handovers as required, communicate changes in patient conditions, and coordinate care with nursing, medical, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to quality assurance activities by performing and documenting daily and weekly equipment checks, reporting abnormal findings promptly, attending quality assurance meetings, and participating in audits, accreditation, and health promotion initiatives.
• Maintain professional competence through mandatory training, continuing education, professional portfolio development, performance reviews, and supervision of students, while supporting the clinical induction of new staff.
• Demonstrate effective communication, organisational, and time management skills, maintain professional conduct and appearance, comply with attendance and identification requirements, remain flexible to support other departments when necessary, and provide on call coverage for emergency radiotherapy treatments.

Requirements

• Completion of a recognised Radiation Therapy Technology programme at an Irish, EU, or AMA approved institution, with current CORU registration.
• Open to all candidates who meet the relevant qualification and registration requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, showing motivation, initiative, and an innovative approach to work.
• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, planning, and organisational skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely and adapt flexibly to departmental rotations, rostering, night duty, and on call requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of developments in the specialised area and hospital policies, maintain a strong commitment to quality, and treat patients, relatives, and colleagues with empathy, dignity, and respect.

Benefits

• Fully funded private health insurance and highly competitive salary packages.
• Employer pension contributions and relocation assistance.
• Subsidised parking facilities.
• Educational grants and continuous professional development opportunities.
• Excellent career progression prospects.
• Discounted healthcare services for employees and their immediate family members.