Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist

PE Global Healthcare are recruiting for a Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist with a renowned hospital based in Dublin. 

This is initially a 12 month position.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Provide direct care to assigned patients and to perform techniques and routines in the specialty service area.
• Observe and record signs, symptoms, and behaviours, including the physiological status of patients; presents the assessment of changes, the proposed revision of interventions, and desired outcomes.
• Follow policy for activating an individualised plan of care for newly referred patients.
• Execute physician’s orders for all assigned patients; safely and properly administer medications and treatments.
• Ensure patient is educated in the treatment procedure and related side effects. Demonstrate ability to assess patient’s understanding of and compliance with instructions and health care teaching.
• Assess patients for radiation therapy side effects and provide appropriate interventions within scope of practice.

Clinical Responsibilities

The post holder will be familiar with and adhere to The Professional Scope of Practice IIRRT

The post holder will ensure:

• The patient’s needs are individually assessed.
• A care plan and evaluation process is planned and implemented.
• The patient’s families/significant others are involved as appropriate.
• Patients are cared for in the optimum clinical environment, adhering to all hospital wide policies and guidelines.

Requirements:

§  Completion of a formal radiation therapy technology program in an Irish/ EU/ or AMA-approved institution. 

§  CORU Registration.

§  Have completed or commenced a post graduate study programme

§  Candidate must have at least six years appropriate post qualification experience, subject to merit.

§  Promotion to clinical specialist level will be based on merit and may occur at any regular annual review session once adequate experience level has been reached.

§  Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge.

§  Completion of or in process of completing post graduate study.

Please call Ruth on 083 0105701 or email ruth.barry@peglobal.net