Location: Radiotherapy Centre Cork
Job type: Fixed Term
Overview Of Role
We are currently recruiting a Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist to work as an integral part of the radiotherapy department at the Bon Secours Radiotherapy Department in partnership with UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre in Cork. We are offering an attractive relocation package, flexibility, and excellent opportunity to use advanced technologies, research, and education support to successful candidates. This is a full-time contract role with a fixed term of 11 months.
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
* We are looking for a dynamic, passionate Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. We take pride in providing exceptional patient care and state of the art radiotherapy.
* We offer opportunities and support for presenting, conference attendance and collaboration with our academic partner UCC to provide teaching and mentorship.
* We have 2 Varian linear accelerators: a TrueBean and an Edge. We offer IMRT, V-MAT and advanced techniques including SRS and SABR.
* We have a GE CT-simulation scanner and provide Radiation Therapist-led IV contrast delivery.
Qualifications & Experience
* Completion of a qualification in Radiation Therapy recognised by the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU
* Current CORU registration
* Candidate needs a minimum of five years appropriate post qualification experience
* Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
Equal Opportunity Statement And Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.
Compensation
– Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
Benefits
– Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
Performance and Recognition
– Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance
– Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
Development and Career Opportunities
– Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.