Principal Medical Physicist - Limerick Cancer Centre

Location: Limerick Cancer Centre
Job type: Permanent

Overview of role:

The Limerick Cancer Centre is hiring a Principal Medical Physicist. Conducts all aspects of Radiation Oncology physics including equipment calibration and commissioning, clinical support, maintenance of appropriate quality assurance for equipment and treatment delivery, compliance with radiation safety and licensing issues.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the systematic measurement, documentation, and assurance of the physical and dosimetric aspects of all radioactive sources/radiation producing equipment used in Radiation Oncology. Performs acceptance testing and commissioning of all treatment-related equipment in collaboration with the Chief Physicist. This includes calibration of all radiation producing sources and maintenance of all information for their appropriate use.
Supports the Chief Medical Physicist in all periodic servicing and Preventative Maintenance Inspections of all radiation producing equipment and treatment planning systems.
Maintains a comprehensive quality assurance program that ensures patients are provided tumour localization, radiation treatment, and dose distributions as prescribed. This includes assurance of the accuracy of treatment unit parameters.
Responsible for the development of treatment plans, acquisition & assessment of 4DCTs/Respiratory Management. Responsible for the storage of data for treatment plans, calculation of dose distributions and machine settings for treatment.
Responsible for providing a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) Review of Treatment plans.
Provides consultation to the Radiation Oncologist on the physical and radiobiological aspect of treatment. Translates the desired treatment plan into a set of instructions for radiation therapists to execute.
Responsible for the dose measurements and use of measuring devices for verification of dose delivery to patients. Provides interpretation/consultation to the Radiation Oncologist regarding patient doses.
Directs the design, fabrication, and measurement of treatment beam modifiers and treatment aids, as required.
Responsible for the systematic measurement, documentation, and assurance of the Brachytherapy process, if applicable.
Responsible to obtain and disseminate information pertaining to current practices within the field of Radiation Oncology Physics.
Initiates and/or collaborates on related research projects with other UPMC Physicists in Radiation Therapy in the Division of Medical Physics.
Responsible for the coordination of the day-to-day output of the Medical Physics team. In the absence of the Chief Medical Physicist, the Principal Medical Physicist will assume the management of the Medical Physics service provision.
Responsible for the implementation and DICOM output of Radiotherapy Trials pertaining to Treatment Planning.
Support the Chief Medical Physicist in managing/performing Radiation Safety tasks within the Department to meet EPA/HIQA requirements.
Supports the Chief Medical Physicist with staff performance and scheduling duties.
In conjunction with the Chief Medical Physicist, responsible for the initiation and implementation of new clinical practices and Medical Physics programmes.
Performs organization and administration skills in the clinical practice of Radiation Oncology Physics. This includes decision in equipment usage/selection/replacement, physics and dosimetry staff requirements, assignments and recruitment, program operation, budget preparation, and continuing review of program’s policies and procedures.
Responsible for the compliance with EPA/ORP Rules and Regulations.
Maintain a personal record of competencies and achievements throughout their post, for Medical Physics Expert (MPE) status continuity with the Irish College of Physicists in Medicine

Standard Responsibilities
Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Lives the UPMC Values

Working Conditions / Environmental Factors
The Medical Physicist works indoors in Radiation Oncology. Based on Risk Assessment, the Principal Medical Physicist is not required to wear a personal radiation dosimeter but must adhere to radiation policies/procedures established by the hospital. Medical physicists are required to follow universal precautions and infection control policies. Medical physicists are also required to comply with all policies/procedures regarding handling hazardous materials and personal protection.

Qualifications & Experience:

Qualifications:

PhD or MSc from an accredited program in Medical Physics or related field.

Experience:

Experience with 3-D conformal radiotherapy, brachytherapy and treatment planning systems is required, and radiosurgery and IMRT/VMAT essential.
Experience and knowledge of calibration of linear accelerators and periodical quality assurance.
People Management Skills desirable.

Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge:

Licensure/Certification:
Irish (registered MPE) / European/ UK training / US (DABR) / Canada appropriate license.

Salary: €96778.13 - €124512.71

Closing date: 1st May 2026

This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility and deliverables at the time of its writing. As Limerick Cancer Centre and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review considering the changing needs of the Centre.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.

Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.

Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.

In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.

Principal Medical Physicist - Limerick Cancer Centre

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