Senior Medical Physicist (Diagnostic)

European Federation Of Organizations For Medical Physics - EFOMP; Waterford; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Waterford in Ireland is seeking a full-time Senior Physicist to enhance services within a collaborative team. The role involves supporting imaging departments and contributing to advancements in diagnostic X-ray and Nuclear Medicine technologies. Applicants should ideally be able to act as a Medical Physics Expert. Opportunities to engage with MRI, lasers, UV, and ultrasound are also available. This is a great chance to join a growing team in one of the best living locations in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Experience with diagnostic X-ray and Nuclear Medicine systems essential.
• Capable of acting as a Medical Physics Expert upon hiring.
• Familiarity with radiation protection practices.

Responsibilities

• Support imaging departments and enhance patient care.
• Contribute to the implementation of new imaging technology.
• Assist with radiation protection arrangements.

Skills

Diagnostic X-ray systems

Nuclear Medicine equipment

Medical Physics Expert

Radiation protection

MRI

Laser technology

Ultrasound

Education

Relevant Medical Physics qualification

Job description

Institution: University Hospital Waterford

Location: Waterford, Ireland

Application closes at: May 15th, 2026 12:45

Due to an expansion of services including a new Surgical Hub to enable the separation of scheduled and unscheduled care, University Hospital Waterford is currently recruiting a full time and permanent Senior Physicist to join our team covering the South East.

We are a small, friendly and collaborative team supporting imaging departments in a model 4 hospital (UHW & KROH), two model 3 hospitals (TippUH & WGH) and numerous community healthcare settings including dental services. We work closely with clinical teams to support implementation of new imaging technology and service developments to improve patient care.

The post holder will contribute to all aspects of work with diagnostic X-ray systems & Nuclear Medicine equipment, ideally acting as a Medical Physics Expert (immediately or within 12 months of starting). In addition to assisting the RPA with radiation protection arrangements, the post holder will also have opportunities to be involved in MRI, lasers, UV and ultrasound.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team in the best place to live in Ireland.