Radiation Therapist - Bank

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.

RecruitNet is looking for a  Radiation Therapist-Bank for our hospitals in Ireland. This is a Casual/full time position.

We are currently recruiting a Radiation Therapist-Bank to work as an integral part of the radiology team at the hospital.

        Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care throughout radiotherapy treatment, ensuring individualised care plans are implemented and patients receive prescribed treatments safely and effectively.
  

• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, assess patients for radiation therapy side effects, and provide appropriate interventions within the scope of practice.
  

• Educate patients and their families about treatment procedures, potential side effects, and healthcare instructions, ensuring understanding and compliance.
  

• Deliver radiation therapy according to approved prescriptions and treatment plans, following departmental protocols and promptly reporting any deviations to the appropriate clinical specialists.
  

• Perform and review pre-treatment verification imaging, record simulation data, accurately update patient management systems, and maintain complete clinical documentation.
  

• Monitor patients' conditions, communicate changes to relevant healthcare professionals, provide emotional support, and arrange referrals to appropriate hospital and community support services when required.
  

• Maintain patient safety, privacy, and confidentiality while adhering to infection prevention, aseptic techniques, isolation procedures, and all relevant hospital policies.
  

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, patient handovers, departmental quality assurance activities, clinical audits, accreditation processes, and health promotion initiatives.
  

• Maintain professional standards in accordance with the IIRRT scope of practice and code of conduct, participate in continuing professional development, supervise students, and contribute to staff induction and training.
  

• Demonstrate effective time management, maintain professional appearance, attend mandatory training and staff meetings, comply with departmental requirements, wear prescribed radiation monitoring devices, and provide on-call support for emergency treatments when required.
  

Requirements

• Completion of a recognised Radiation Therapy Technology programme at an Irish, EU, or AMA-approved institution.
  

• CORU registration.
  

• Open to all suitably qualified candidates.
  

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  

• Demonstrate motivation, initiative, and an innovative approach to work.
  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely.
  

• Strong planning and organisational skills, with flexibility to accommodate departmental rotations, rostering, night duty, and on-call requirements.
  

• Knowledge of developments in the specialised area and relevant hospital policies.
  

• Commitment to quality patient care and service excellence.
  

• Ability to empathise with patients, relatives, and colleagues while treating everyone with dignity and respect.
  

Benefits

• Fully funded private health insurance.
  

• Highly competitive salary packages.
  

• Employer pension contributions.
  

• Relocation assistance.
  

• Subsidised parking facilities.
  

• Educational grants and financial support for further studies.
  

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
  

• Excellent career progression prospects.
  

• Discounted healthcare services for employees and their immediate family members.