Clinical Nurse Specialist (Radiotherapy))

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Radiotherapy
Location: Waterford
Department: Radiotherapy
Contract: Full-Time, 11 Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary Scale: €71,044.65 - €80,117.62 per annum

If you thrive in a patient-centred environment where education, symptom management, and clinical leadership are central to improving outcomes for people undergoing radiotherapy treatment, I'd love to speak with you.

Excel Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading cancer centre in Waterford to recruit a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Radiotherapy for an 11 Month Fixed Term Contract. Due to ongoing expansion within the service, there is a strong likelihood that this role will become permanent.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive frontline team where you will provide specialist advice and support to patients, families, and multidisciplinary colleagues, while contributing to service development, education, and continuous quality improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing expertise and advice to patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients across radiotherapy pathways
• Educate patients, relatives, and carers on radiotherapy treatment, expected side effects, and self-management strategies
• Act as a clinical resource to nursing staff, radiation therapists, and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Support symptom management, treatment tolerance, and patient wellbeing throughout the radiotherapy journey
• Promote evidence-based practice, audit, and continuous quality improvement within the service
• Maintain clear communication structures and strong interdisciplinary collaboration
• Contribute to service development initiatives, policy review, and change management activities
• Ensure care delivery is aligned with national and international standards, infection prevention, and clinical governance requirements

Essential Criteria

• Registered with NMBI (General Division) or eligible
• Postgraduate qualification in Oncology, Radiotherapy, or a related discipline
• Minimum 4 years' post-registration experience, with strong oncology and/or radiotherapy exposure
• Demonstrated experience in a clinical specialist, senior nursing, or leadership capacity
• Strong knowledge of patient assessment, care planning, and symptom management within cancer care
• Excellent communication, education, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment
• IT proficiency and awareness of clinical governance, audit, and quality standards

Desirable

• Previous experience within a radiotherapy setting
• Management or leadership qualification
• Experience in audit, research, education, or service development

Personal Competencies

• Strong clinical judgement and patient advocacy skills
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and high-quality patient-centred care
• Excellent organisational and time-management ability
• Confidence in educating, supporting, and reassuring patients and families
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Adaptable, proactive, and collaborative in approach
• Ability to influence practice and contribute positively within a specialist cancer service

Benefits

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and specialist level responsibilities
• Opportunity to join a respected cancer service in Waterford
• Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• Gain valuable experience within a specialist radiotherapy setting
• Contribute to service development, education, and quality improvement initiatives

Apply Now

If you are an experienced oncology nurse ready to progress into a specialist radiotherapy role, I would love to hear from you.