Senior Medical Physicist (Diagnostic)

EFOMP Working Group; Waterford; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EFOMP Working Group at University Hospital Waterford is looking for a full-time Senior Physicist. This role involves support for diagnostic X-ray systems, Nuclear Medicine, and opportunities in MRI and ultrasound. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team working to enhance patient care through innovative imaging technologies. This role is based in Waterford, Ireland, and offers a chance to work in an expanding and friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with diagnostic X-ray systems and Nuclear Medicine equipment.
• Ability to act as a Medical Physics Expert.
• Assistance with radiation protection arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to work with diagnostic X-ray and Nuclear Medicine equipment.
• Support implementation of imaging technology.
• Involvement with MRI, lasers, UV and ultrasound.

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.