Senior Radiographer Mammographer

Senior Radiographer / Senior Mammographer: - Bon Secours Hospital Cork

Due to expansion of services, Bon Secours Hospital Cork are seeking a Senior Radiographer / Senior Mammographer to join highly regarded Diagnostic Imaging Department on a permanent basis. This role offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a progressive, patient-centred imaging service within a leading private hospital.

About the Role

The fundamental philosophy guiding this position will be to promote and preserve the Bon Secours mission, values (Human Dignity, Integrity, Compassion, Stewardship and Service) and ethos by effective delivery of mission objectives in your capacity as a Senior Radiographer

Duties and responsibilities:

Under the general direction and control of the Radiographic Services Manager, the Senior Radiographer / Senior Mammographer will be responsible for assisting in the provision of an efficient, effective and caring Radiography and Imaging service in the department and in line with the Hospital's Mission Statement. The duties and responsibilities include the following:

To organise / supervise / perform radiographic / mammography / imaging / interventional procedures according to any protocols provided and to supervise staff as appropriate

To assist in the daily operational management of the services

To maintain high standards of patient care and technique

To keep abreast of and embrace where appropriate current techniques and developments

Clinical Duties

To assist in the education and training of staff as appropriate and encourage professional development

To adhere to all Health and Safety guidelines and any Hospital and Department protocols

To ensure that Radiation Protection rules are applied at all times and to be familiar with and comply with National Ionising Radiation Legislation.

To ensure that the principles of radiation protection ALARA are adhered to and to obey local rules in relation to same

To participate in the current out of hours emergency services rosters as required.

To be observant in relation to equipment faults and errors and report all defects or occurrences to the Superintendent Radiographer

To participate in all Quality Assurance Programmes as required

To attend relevant post-graduate courses

To adhere to the professional guidelines laid down by the Irish Institute of Radiographers

To perform any other duties in the Diagnostic Imaging Department deemed appropriate to the grade by the Radiographic Service Manager

The post holder may be required from time to time to deputise for a Clinical Specialist appropriate to the grade by the Radiographic Service Manager

To undertake responsibility on a day to day basis for the Mammography service and the effective utilisation of all resources allocated.

To be accountable for the quality of service provided including customer service and technical aspects.

To contribute to the development and implementation of operational policies, protocols and guidelines.

To maintain up to date knowledge of clinical, technical and radiographic developments in the field of Breast Imaging and to promote awareness of same to other members of staff.

Manage the use of consumables efficiently.

Essential Criteria:

BSc in Radiography or the Diploma of the College of Radiographers or a qualification that is equivalent to the above and this qualification should be validated by CORU

Post graduate qualification in the Area

Member of CORU

At least 3 years post graduate experience in the area

Good leadership skills

Ability to train and guide junior

staff in the relevant modalities

Good time management skills

Good orientation skills

Be flexible to rotate through the modalities

For informal enquiries, please contact Ciaran Walsh, Radiography Manager, at cewalsh@bonsecours.ie or Grainne Curran, Radiographer, gcurran@bonsecours.ie

To apply, please submit your application via our website / Workday. Closing Date: August 6th, 2026

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Guided by our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service, and Integrity, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and perspectives, and we provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.