The Affidea Group is one of the Europe's leading out of hospital care providers. The business operates diagnostic imaging, community out of hospital clinics and minor injuries centres'.

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled MRI Clinical Specialist to join our team based in our Tallaght Clinic. In this role, you will operate independently, delivering high-quality diagnostic MRI examinations while maintaining the highest standards of patient care, safety, and clinical excellence.

You will play a key role not only in daily clinical operations but also in service development, staff training, and continuous improvement initiatives within the MRI department

Key Responsibilities

Independently operate MRI equipment to perform a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures.
Carry out clinical assessments and advanced MRI examinations, applying sound clinical judgment to distinguish normal from pathological findings.
Select and optimise scan parameters based on clinical indications and patient history.
Ensure patient comfort and safety throughout all imaging procedures.
Support cross-cover requirements in X-ray and DEXA imaging when required.
Manage daily MRI workflow, including patient scheduling and equipment oversight.
Record and report equipment faults or safety concerns promptly.
Maintain Radiology Information Systems (RIS) and ensure accurate data entry.
Coordinate shift and work schedules with the Clinical Lead and CSM.
Ensure adherence to MRI safety protocols and maintain safe working practices in controlled areas.
Follow radiation safety local rules and ALARA principles where applicable; ensure appropriate use of radiation protective devices.
Obtain informed consent and assist with safe patient handling and transfers.
Maintain high levels of professional ethics, confidentiality, and patient dignity at all times.
Support service development activities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Participate in performance reviews, staff development programmes, and ongoing training.
Assist in recruitment activities—including interviewing, onboarding, and mentoring new MRI staff—in collaboration with the Clinical Lead and Recruitment Manager.
Represent the Clinical Lead in their absence.
Ensure adherence to quality assurance standards and company policies relating to complaints and patient care.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

BSc in Diagnostic Imaging or equivalent recognised qualification.
Valid CORU Registration.
Extensive experience in routine and complex MRI scanning.
Minimum 6+ years post-graduation MRI experience
Proficiency with RIS/PACS systems and digital imaging workflows.
Up-to-date understanding of MRI safety protocols and imaging techniques.

Desirable

Postgraduate qualification in MRI.

Application Process:

By clicking apply to this role your application will not only be considered for this position, but your details will be stored on our database and may be considered for similar future positions that may arise. This means that the personal data contained in your application and provided to Affidea as part of the application process may be retained by us for up to 12 months from the date of your application. After this time, it will be deleted. If you do not wish your details to be stored on our recruitment database, please email Affidea recruitment stating this and we will ensure that such information is not stored other than for the purposes of this application. Please refer to our Recruitment Privacy Notice for more information or to Affidea’s Data Privacy Notice for Recruitment

MRI Clinical Specialist - Tallaght

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