The Department of Radiology Cavan and Monaghan Hospital provides a Diagnostic Imaging service to the Cavan/Monaghan catchment area, approximately 133,666 of a population base.

The Cavan General Hospital Department has Imaging modalities that include CT, MR, and Ultrasound, Interventional Radiology and General DR and CR rooms. We provided an imaging service that delivers approximately 90,500 examinations per annum.  X-Ray, US and DEXA imaging modalities are located in our Monaghan Department

The Basic Grade Radiographer will provide and contribute to the provision of a general X-ray service for Cavan Monaghan Hospital.  They will become members of the existing radiography team delivering X-ray as part of a dynamic and growing health care facility catering for the health needs of all service users.  The successful candidate will carry out the duties appropriate to a basic grade radiographer.  This post will form part of our plan to implement an 8am to 8 pm service

This campaign will run in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA). The CPSA is responsible for establishing the principles that should be followed when making an appointment. These are set out in the CPSA Code of Practice. The Code outlines the standards that should be adhered to at each stage of the selection process and sets out the review and appeal mechanisms open to candidates should they be unhappy with a selection process.

The CPSA Code of Practice can be accessed via https://www.cpsa.ie/.

Salary Scales as off 01/01/2024, €41,658, €43,905, €45,834, €47,069, €48,324, €49,595,€50,831, €52,088, €53,415, €54,725, €55,992, €57,293, €58,645, €59,920 LSI

Informal Enquiries

Dominic Gormely

HSCP Lead / Radiography Services Manager III

Cavan Monaghan Hospital

Tel: 0494376486

Email:Dominic.Gormley@hse.ie

Angela Jordan

Radiography Services Manager 1

Cavan General Hospital

049 4376561

Email: Angela.Jordan@hse.ie

1.  Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.

(a) Candidates for appointment must:

(i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Radiography Division of the Radiographers Register maintained by the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU.

AND

(ii) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

AND

(iii) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Radiography Division of the Radiographers Register maintained by the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.

2.  Annual registration

(i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Radiographers division of the Radiographers Register maintained by the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU.

AND

(ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).

3.  Health

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

4.  Character

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Post Specific Requirements

• Undertake Radiographic and Imaging Examinations as required in the Department of Radiology.
• Maintain a high standard of Radiography.
• Perform duties efficiently, effectively and economically in line with best practice and/or as directed by Management in the provision of a quality service at all times.
• Maintain a flexible approach to performance of duties.
• strictly adhere to operational policies and procedures specific to designated area of duty.
• Deal with customer/staff/patient queries in a courteous, effective and efficient manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of all matters pertaining to the Hospital, staff and patients
• Participate in 8 am to 8 pm service delivery

Cavmon2953_Basic Grade Radiographer Job Specifcation