Senior Radiographer in Ultrasound

MERCY UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL; Cork; On-site; EUR 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy University Hospital (MUH) Radiology Department invites applications for a Senior Radiographer - Ultrasound. The role focuses on high-quality imaging and case management within the Ultrasound/Radiography team.

The successful candidate will have a BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography, an MSc in Ultrasound or equivalent, at least 3 years post-qualification experience, and CORU registration or eligibility. The position is full-time, on-site, fixed-term for 12 months.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent).
• Have not less than 3 years full-time post qualification clinical experience.
• MSc Ultrasound or equivalent, and minimum of 2 years' experience in ultrasound scanning.
• Registered, or eligible for registration on CORU Radiography Division.

Responsibilities

• Undertake sonographic and radiographic management of patients with high-quality imaging.
• Support management in safe, effective delivery of Ultrasound/Radiography services as a senior radiographer.
• Report to Radiographic Services Manager(s).

Skills

Clinical radiography experience

Ultrasound experience

Education

BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent)

MSc Ultrasound (or equivalent)

Job description

Location: On site / Cork City, Cork, Ireland
job type: Contract / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Allied Health Professionals
Annual Salary range:from € 59,046.00 to € 68,374.00

Senior Radiographer in Ultrasound

Full Time Hours, Fixed Term (12 month) Contract.

Mercy University Hospital (MUH) Radiology Department is committed to delivering the highest quality, patient-focused imaging services. We currently provide General and Emergency Radiography, CT, Fluoroscopy, Interventional Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Ultrasound services, and we are a designated clinical placement site for MSc Radiography students from UCC.

A position is currently available for a Senior Radiographer - Ultrasound to join our Ultrasound/Radiography team.

Purpose of Role:

To undertake the appropriate Sonographic and Radiographic management of patients by providing consistent, high-quality, imaging services in a patient focused manner, and acting in accordance with the principal duties and responsibilities of a Senior Radiographer. As a 'senior' post, this role is vital in supporting management in the safe and effective delivery of services.

This role reports directly to the Radiographic Services Manager(s).

Applicants must:

• Possess a BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography (or equivalent).
• Have not less than 3 years full-time post qualification clinical experience.
• Possess an MSc Ultrasound or equivalent, and have a minimum of 2 years' experience in US scanning.
• Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Radiography Division of the Radiographers Register maintained by the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU ( https://www.coru.ie/ ).
• Possess the requisite knowledge and professional ability for the proper discharge of the duties of the role.

Annual Registration:

• On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the relevant division of the Radiographers Register as maintained by the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU. Practitioners must maintain an up-to-date CPD portfolio inclusive of activities that are complementary to the role, as per registration requirements.

Closing date is 1pm on Thursday 19th November 2026

MUH reserve the right to create a panel for this post from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of a full or part time duration may be filled.

Mercy University Hospital (MUH)

MUH is a growing voluntary hospital in the heart of Cork City. We have over 1,800 staff providing complex diagnostic, medical and surgical care through our inpatient, day patient, outpatient and emergency services. We are a teaching hospital, a centre of national and international excellence, and are renowned for our research and tertiary services. Providing 24/7 acute surgical, acute medical and critical care, MUH now has multiple sites across the city and continues to expand.

We support staff development with approx. 100 promotions annually.We prioritise work life balance with 28% of our team working part time hours.We offer nationally agreed enhanced Salary Scales, Pension Scheme, excellent holidays, canteen, and Study Leave and Assistance.

From Cardiac Care to Intensive Care, our varied specialist services offer real career choice to our team.And we live by our Core Values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Respect and Team Spirit.