Clinical Specialist Radiographer - UltrasoundMRHP Midland Regional Hospital PortlaoiseLocation of Post:Midland Regional Hospital PortlaoiseThere is currently onepermanent,whole-timeClinical Specialist Radiographer - Ultrasound vacancy available in the Radiology Department at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for a Clinical Specialist Radiographer - Ultrasound from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full-time or part-time duration may be filled.Informal Enquiries:For further information about the role, please contact:Johanna KellyRadiography Service Manager IMidland Regional Hospital PortlaoiseEmail:HR Point of Contact:The HSE Dublin and Midlands is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact:Jemima BambokaHR Recruitment OfficerHSE Dublin and MidlandsEmail:Tel: Purpose of the Post:The post of a Clinical Specialist Radiographer – Ultrasound has a pivotal role in service planning, co-ordinating, and managing activity and allocated resources within the unit.The main responsibilities are:Quality Assurance,Scheduling Workflow,Staff Development,Facilitating Communication,Professional / Clinical Leadership.The post holder will be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team and will lead, guide and supervise radiographic and other staff to successfully manage the service, with effective utilisation of all resources allocated.The post holder must be able to manage in a rapidly changing environment and be willing to undertake such additional duties within the Diagnostic Imaging Department, as may be assigned from time to time.Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications and / or Experience:Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.Candidates for appointment must: -Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Radiography Division of the Radiographers Register maintained by the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU.AND(ii) Have not less than 6 years' full-time (or an aggregate of 6 years' full-time) post qualification clinical experience.AND(iii) Possess a recognised postgraduate course relevant to the specialism (Quality & Qualifications Ireland Level 9) as recognised by the IIRRT and have no less than 4 years practical clinical experience working in the speciality. Practical clinical experience will include time assigned to work in the relevant specialist area but needs to comply with the following breakdown:Pre-commencement of a postgraduate course (maximum of 1 year* allowed);Time spent completing the post graduate course (maximum of 1 year** allowed);A minimum of 2 years' experience* following completion of a postgraduate course.A minimum of 12 weeks assigned to work in the relevant specialised area will be required for each relevant year to be counted.The research component of a postgraduate programme will count towards the post course time once the Radiographer has successfully completed the taught components of the programme.AND(iv) Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, management, leadership and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.ANDProvide proof of Statutory Registration on the Radiography Division of the Radiographers Register maintained by the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.Annual RegistrationOn appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the relevant division of the Radiographers Register maintained by the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU.AND(ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).HealthCandidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.CharacterCandidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.Post Specific Requirements:Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in Ultrasound as relevant to the role.