Candidate Advanced Practice Radiation Therapist cAPRT, Gynaecology G11163
Date posted: 25 November 2025
Before you apply
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Reference
G11163
Category
Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade
Radiation Therapy Service Manager I 3972
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HSE
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External
Important Information
This job is in the HSE.
Health region
HSE West and North West
County
- Galway
Location
There is currently one Specified Purpose & Whole-Time Candidate Advanced Practice Radiation Therapist (cAPRT) vacancy available in Gynaecology, Galway University Hospitals.
The post of Candidate Advanced Practice Radiation Therapist is a whole-time Specified Purpose Contract for the duration of the candidacy i.e. maximum of 3 years.
The candidate is required to achieve essential milestones thereby successfully completing their candidacy within a maximum of 3 years from commencement of this post.
On successful completion of the requirements of the candidacy programme, the candidate will be appointed to the post of Advanced Practice Radiation Therapist on a permanent basis.
Failure to successfully complete their candidacy within a maximum of 3 years from commencement in this candidate post, will result in termination of the Advanced Practice career pathway for the candidate and a return to a previously held substantive post OR redeployment within the organisation.
A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
Recruiter
HSE West and North West: Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway
Contract type
- Specified Purpose Wholetime
Post specific related information
Provide evidence of commitment to engaging in learning to support the development of competency and core capabilities in the four pillars of advanced practice as per HSCP Advanced Practice Framework (2023) regarding candidate and Advanced Practice HSCP roles:
(i) clinical practice
(ii) leadership and management
(iii) education and facilitation of clinical learning, and
(iv) evidence, research and development;
This evidence must lead to the demonstration of competence and capability relevant to scope of practice and role.
Demonstrate a proven record of clinical excellence in the field of radiotherapy
Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the required area of radiotherapy, in the form of post-graduate qualifications or relevant courses.
Demonstrate achievement in the areas of clinical audit, quality improvement initiatives, practice development, teaching and research.
Closing date
04/12/2025 10:00:00
Proposed interview date
Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date. Candidates will normally be given at least one week’s notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.