Vascular Physiologist

Bon Secours Health System Company Limited By Guarantee; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Hospital Cork, part of the Bon Secours Health System, invites applications for a Senior Grade Vascular Physiologist in our state-of-the-art physiology department. The role focuses on high-quality patient care, leadership and supervision of trainees within a multidisciplinary team in Cork.

The successful applicant will report findings from vascular ultrasound and non-invasive tests, support clinicians, and contribute to audits and service development in a learning environment.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Clinical Measurement Science, Vascular Physiology, Healthcare Science, or equivalent recognised by IICMS.
• Minimum 3–5 years post-qualification experience in vascular physiology, with demonstrated competence in independent vascular ultrasound reporting.
• Experienced in performing and interpreting a range of non-invasive vascular investigations including arterial and venous duplex ultrasound.
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality patient care.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with patients, consultants, colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform, interpret and report a range of vascular investigations including vascular ultrasound and non‑invasive vascular assessments.
• Provide clinical support and advice to referring clinicians.
• Supervise and support vascular trainees and junior staff.
• Contribute to audit, research, service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of patient care, safety and clinical governance.

Skills

Vascular ultrasound

Non-invasive testing

Interpersonal skills

Education

Healthcare Science qualification

Vascular Physiology qualification

Clinical Measurement Science qualification

Job description

Senior Grade Vascular Physiologist - Full Time Permanent

Bon Secours Hospital Cork is part of the Bon Secours Health System which is the largest independent hospital group in Ireland with over 2,500 staff including 350 leading consultants. We treat more than 200,000 patients annually.

We are now inviting applications for a senior role in our state of the art physiology department from suitably qualified and experienced candidates.

The successful applicant will be required to always enhance and maintain the highest standards in patient care. You will be required to contribute to the effective use of all hospital resources at your disposal and you will be required to maximise staff development in a learning environment. This will include support, motivation, and guidance for all employees within your remit.

Candidate Requirements

• Recognised qualification in Clinical Measurement Science, Vascular Physiology, Healthcare Science, or equivalent recognised by IICMS.
• Minimum 3–5 years post-qualification experience in vascular physiology, with demonstrated competence in independent vascular ultrasound reporting.
• Experienced in performing and interpreting a range of non-invasive vascular investigations including arterial and venous duplex ultrasound.
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality patient care.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with patients, consultants, colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams.

Duties

• Perform, interpret and report a range of vascular investigations including vascular ultrasound and non‑invasive vascular assessments.
• Provide clinical support and advice to referring clinicians.
• Supervise and support vascular trainees and junior staff.
• Contribute to audit, research, service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of patient care, safety and clinical governance.

Person Specification

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong clinical and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good IT skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Flexibility, initiative and a proactive approach.

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer.

Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

Closing date for applications is Friday 30th of October 2026

Bon Secours Health System – an equal opportunities employer. As Ireland's largest independent hospital group, Bon Secours Health System is renowned for the quality of its service provision coupled with a rich tradition in healthcare. Bon Secours Health System CLG is a not-for-profit organisation with its mission centred on providing compassionate, world class medical treatment to all those it serves. With more than 4,000 staff, 500 leading consultants, Bon Secours treats more than 400,000 patients annually in its five modern acute hospitals in Cork, Galway, Limerick, Tralee and Dublin as well as a Care Village in Cork. Bon Secours Health System is internationally accredited by the Joint Commission International Accreditation Standards for Hospital (JCI), the leading organisation in the international accreditation of hospitals for quality and patient safety.