Job Description RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in healthcare recruitment for both domestic and overseas candidates across hospitals, nursing homes, home care, and community care settings.
We are currently hiring Principal Physicist for a reputed hospital in Dublin, Ireland.
Permanent Full Time Responsibilities Lead and manage the Medical Physics service, ensuring safe, effective, and high-quality delivery across all clinical areas Provide expert scientific advice on radiation protection, imaging optimisation, and regulatory compliance Act as Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) / Medical Physics Expert (MPE) in accordance with statutory requirements Oversee quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) programmes for all radiological equipment, including diagnostic imaging and MRI Ensure compliance with national and international standards, legislation, and best practice guidelines Support the implementation, optimisation, and commissioning of new equipment and technologies Collaborate closely with Radiologists, Radiographers, and multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and service delivery Lead incident investigations related to radiation safety and implement corrective and preventive actions Develop and review policies, protocols, and standard operating procedures within the department Manage departmental resources, including staffing, budgeting, and service planning Provide leadership, mentoring, and training to junior physicists and technical staff Participate in research, audit, and innovation initiatives to advance clinical practice Contribute to teaching and continuous professional development programmes within the organisation Maintain accurate documentation and reporting in line with regulatory and organisational requirements Requirements Recognised First or Second Class Honours Degree with Physics as a major subject OR Recognised First or Second Class Honours Degree in Electrical / Electronic / Mechanical / Clinical Engineering Postgraduate qualification (MSc or PhD) in Medical Physics / Clinical Engineering Equivalent qualifications may be considered Minimum 7 years' relevant experience, including at least 3 years at senior level, in one or more of the following: Nuclear Medicine Radiation Protection Procedures Clinical Engineering Radiological Physics Radiotherapy Medical Imaging Valid Irish working visa Registration as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) with the Irish College of Physicists in Medicine (ICPM) OR eligibility to obtain registration within 12 months Registration as a Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) OR eligibility to obtain registration within 12 months Benefits Competitive salary and pension scheme Income protection and health wellbeing supports (EAP) Subsidised meals and staff discounts Strong focus on training, education, and career development Supportive, professional working environment Flexible work-life balance initiatives Commuter benefits (Bike to Work, Tax Saver schemes) Requirements Recognised First or Second Class Honours Degree with Physics as a major subject OR Recognised First or Second Class Honours Degree in Electrical / Electronic / Mechanical / Clinical Engineering Postgraduate qualification (MSc or PhD) in Medical Physics / Clinical Engineering Equivalent qualifications may be considered Minimum 7 years' relevant experience, including at least 3 years at senior level, in one or more of the following: Nuclear Medicine Radiation Protection Procedures Clinical Engineering Radiological Physics Radiotherapy Medical Imaging Valid Irish working visa Registration as a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) with the Irish College of Physicists in Medicine (ICPM) OR eligibility to obtain registration within 12 months Registration as a Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) OR eligibility to obtain registration within 12 months