Senior Radiographer (acute)

Job Title: Radiographer (General X-Ray)
Location: Cork
Job Type: Full-time Contract (35 hours/week + on-call)
Salary: In line with HSE Senior Radiographer pay scales

Excel Recruitment is delighted to partner with one of Ireland's leading acute hospitals in Cork, to recruit an Experienced Radiographer to join their Radiology Department.

About the Hospital

Our client is the largest acute hospital in Ireland, with over 800 beds following the expansion of the state-of-the-art Cardiac Renal Centre.

The Radiology Department provides a comprehensive, high-quality imaging service on a 24/7 basis, supporting a wide range of specialties and delivering care to a large and diverse patient population.

About the Role

This position offers the opportunity to work as part of a highly skilled and supportive Radiography team, delivering a high-quality General X-Ray service across both routine and emergency settings.

You will play a key role in maintaining clinical standards, supporting junior staff, and contributing to the ongoing development of radiography services within a busy acute hospital environment.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work in Ireland's largest acute hospital
• Exposure to a high-volume, diverse clinical caseload
• Strong leadership and supportive team environment
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and development
• Access to ongoing CPD and training

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality General X-Ray imaging services across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings
• Contribute to a busy general and emergency radiography service
• Participate in on-call and out-of-hours services as required
• Maintain excellent standards of patient care and professional practice
  * Ensure adherence to radiation protection principles (justification, optimisation, ALARA, and dose limits)
  * Work effectively with RIS, PACS, and other hospital systems
• Support junior radiographers and contribute to a positive team environment
• Report equipment issues and maintain a safe, compliant working environment
• Engage in CPD, training, and continuous service improvement initiatives

Team Structure

You will be working within a well-established team structure including:
* Clinical Lead (Consultant Radiologist)
* Radiography Service Manager 3
* Radiography Service Manager 1
* Clinical Specialist / Superintendent Radiographers
* Senior Radiographers
* Staff Grade Radiographers

Eligibility Criteria

• Degree/Diploma in Radiography
• CORU registration (essential)
• Proven experience in General Radiography, suitable for a Senior grade role
• Experience in a busy acute hospital setting is highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of radiation safety and HSE guidelines
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Available to start work in 4-6 weeks.

How to apply:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email or telephone 089 9455139 EXCLCHAR