Medical Physicist (Staff Grade)

Staff Grade Medical Physicist, Permanent About usSt Vincent’s Private Hospital is the single, biggest acute private hospital in Dublin. We offer the highest number of consultants and the widest range of specialist care in Ireland’s only integrated multi-hospital campus. Situated on the same grounds as St Vincent’s University Hospital, we share resources, expertise and medical facilities with one of the country’s leading academic teaching hospital. This means that we have the capacity to deal with a high volume of patients with a variety of different and often complex medical and surgical requirements. We are a registered not for profit charity who continues to set new standards and benchmarks for private medical care in Ireland.  At St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, we will strive to maintain excellence in clinical and multi-disciplinary care. We will treat each of our patients individually with dignity and respect recognising, at all times, the right of everyone to access the care and treatment they need to achieve the best possible healthcare outcomes – regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or gender.  We will remain true to our values of human dignity, compassion, justice, quality and advocacy. About the RoleThe hospital has a vacancy for a Medical Physicist to work within its Medical Physics division. The Department provides radiotherapy, radiation protection, diagnostic radiology and non-ionising radiation services to the hospital. The successful candidate will be mainly employed in the radiotherapy department although roles and duties in diagnostic imaging would also be expected. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated scientist who wishes to apply and develop their knowledge and experience in the areas outlined above.  Essential CriteriaEligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition: 1.                  A recognised first or second class honours degree in which Physics was taken as a major subject and honours obtained in that subject or;2.                  Hold a recognised qualification at least equivalent thereto.3.                  Possess the required knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability) for the proper discharge of duties of the post4.                  Eligibility to work in Ireland Desirable Criteria 5.                  Completion of a formal training scheme in medical physics.6.                  Possession of a postgraduate qualification in a scientific or engineering discipline.7.                  Experience in the field of medical imaging or Radiotherapy.8.                  Experience working in multidisciplinary environments.  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  1.                  Primary responsibility is to provide medical physics support for high quality diagnostic and radiation therapy to cancer patients2.                  Assist the Radiotherapy department setting up new systems which support the needs of the hospital, its patients and is consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan.3.                  Support the Chief Physicist in developing and maintaining best practice in the management of the Medical Physics Department.Please see Job Description for full list of duties and responsibilities   For informal enquiries: Please contact Gavin Keane, Principal Physicist (01) 2609204 or email at G.Keane@svph.ie  Job Description is available, on request, from HR Office +353 1 2638944/ hr@svph.ie  Interested candidates should apply by sending an up to date curriculum vitae quoting the post to the Human Resources Department, St. Vincent’s Private Hospital, Merrion, Dublin 4, D04 N2E0 or email to hr@svph.ie no later than 5pm on Friday 1st Nov 2024. Employee Benefits  1.                  VHI and Irish Life Scheme2.                  Sick Leave scheme3.                  Cycle to work scheme4.                  HSE rates of pay {incremental salary scale} and HSE annual leave allowances5.                  Employee Assistance Programme 6.                  Pension scheme7.                  Health Service Credit Union8.                  Disability Scheme9.                  Discounted staff rates for hospital procedures10.              Subsidised restaurant11.              Discount Pharmacy rates12.              Flexibility – promote good work/life balance13.              Full occupational health services available to support staff health and welfare14.              Change room facility with staff lockers and showers15.              Support for Training & Development including regular internal16.              training courses across a wide spectrum of role areas17.              Excellent access to public transport including Dart (Sydney Parade Station nearby) and bus routes18.              AXA scheme available for motor and home insurance (salary deduction)19.              Tax saver Bus & Rail tickets20.              SVPH Group Scheme Discounts21.              Permanent health insurance – we offer income protection insurance to all eligible staff22.              Car parking options available at very reasonable rates  Closing date for applications: Friday  1st Nov 2024  at 5pm