Consultant Radiologist – Breast Imaging (Diagnostic & Interventional)
Galway, Ireland | BreastCheck Western Unit, Galway University Hospital
Health Service Executive (HSE)
Looking for a world-class breast imaging role in a city known for its culture, coastline and quality of life?
Galway offers a rare balance: academic medicine at scale + a coastal lifestyle that's consistently ranked among Europe's best.
The BreastCheck Western Unit is part of Ireland's National Breast Screening Programme and serves a screening population of
160,000+ women
across the West and Northwest. Galway University Hospital is the major tertiary centre for the region, comparable to a multi-county US/UK breast screening hub, with excellent MDT structures and advanced imaging technology.
What's on offer:
€233,527 – €280,513
Consultant Salary (Public Only Contract 2023)
€11,125
On-call Allowance
Up to
€20,000
annual learning & development fund
Tomosynthesis, ultrasound, stereotactic biopsy systems
37-hour workweek
30 days annual leave + 10 public holidays
A national programme with strong QA, research and governance frameworks
What we're looking for:
Fellowship or Specialist training in Breast Radiology
Diagnostic + interventional breast imaging (biopsy/stereotactic preferred)
Experience with high-volume screening & assessment clinics
Interest in audit, quality improvement, or academic collaboration
Service snapshot:
• Screening population:
160,000+ women aged 50–69
• Regional catchment:
Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim, Clare
• Integrated MDT with breast surgeons, oncologists, pathologists & CNS teams
• Research and teaching opportunities with the
University of Galway
Why Breast Radiologists choose Galway:
• Major academic hospital with strong subspecialty teams
• Vibrant city known for festivals, music, arts & an exceptional food scene
• Coastal living, beaches, Atlantic views, and Connemara National Park nearby
• Safe, family-friendly communities and excellent schools
• Ideal for consultants relocating internationally (UK, US, EU, Canada, Australia)
If you're a Breast Radiology specialist looking to elevate your career within a
national screening service
, while enjoying one of Europe's most liveable coastal cities, I'd be delighted to speak with you.