PET-CT Clinical Specialist - Ireland

About the Role

Alliance Medical Ireland currently have an exciting opportunity with an excellent remuneration package available for a PET-CT Clinical Specialist to join our brand new, state-of-the-art facility in the new Bon Secours Hospital Limerick!

The €213million investment in the 190-bed facility is one of the largest in healthcare ever made in the region and will ensure patients have rapid access to world-class diagnostic services, delivered locally and in a fully integrated clinical setting. This will be the first PET-CT service in the Midwest and aims to deliver a significant enhancement to patient care.

The PET-CT Clinical Specialist will lead the PET-CT unit, focusing on service delivery, quality assurance, and staff management. This role involves a combination of expert clinical duties, such as ensuring the correct protocols are followed and manage the day-to-day operations of the PET-CT service, and leadership responsibilities, like training staff and supervising service delivery. 

Key Responsibilities

·         In conjunction with the PET-CT Clinical and Administrative staff, provide a safe & efficient PET-CT service, while adhering to all legislative regulations and company policies.

·         Accountable for the quality of the service provided, including customer service & technical aspects.

·         Developing and implementing operational policies, protocols & guidelines.

·         Maintain up to date knowledge of clinical, technical and radiographic developments in relation to the PET-CT department and promote awareness of new developments.

·         Support the Unit Manager in the implementation of initiatives aimed at on-going service development and improvement.

·         Promote & maintain a safe environment for staff and patients. Assist in the development and implementation of risk management and health and safety strategies in association with the Quality Department.

·         Participate fully with all internal and external audits and Accreditation.

·         Quality Assurance: Investigate & take appropriate action in accordance with Company policy in relation to complaints, accidents and incidents.

·         Ensure that all Company policies & relevant up-to-date information is understood by staff and complied with.

·         Ensure all Company policies on infection control, IV policy and health and safety etc. are understood by staff and complied with.

·         Maintain a quality assurance programme in the PET/CT department.

·         Assist the Radiation Protection Officer to ensure that all principles and policies of radiation protection, are adhered to.

·         Be familiar with all legislation and directives regarding the safety standards for the protection of health workers and the general public against the dangers arising from Ionising Radiation.

·         Follow all Radiation Protection practices as determined by the Radiation Protection Committee, Radiation Protection Advisor and Radiation Protection Officer.

Key Requirements

·         BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent

·         Active CORU Registration

·         IV Cannulation

·         Post-Graduate Qualification in PET-CT (desirable) but not mandatory.

Why Choose Alliance Medical Ireland?

·         Competitive Salary

·         Attractive Relocation Allowance

·         Comprehensive Induction & training programme

·         Family Friendly Working Arrangements

·         27 Annual Leave Days (including 2 discretionary days)

·         Full paid private Health Insurance

·         Paid Maternity Leave

·         Wedding Day Leave

·         Paid Sick Leave

·         Fertility Leave

·         Excellent Pension Scheme

·         Educational Assistance

·         Wellbeing Initiatives

·         Excellent overtime rates