Locum Consultant Radiologist, BreastCheck Western Unit and Galway University Hospital NSS202322 Amended
Date posted: 19 March 2026
Before you apply
This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Reference
NSS202322
Category
Medical and Dental
Grade
Consultant Radiologist s.i. breast radiology - 1075
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HSE
Advertisement Type
External
Important Information
This job is in the HSE.
County
- Galway
Location
Newcastle Rd, Galway, H91 YR4R
Recruiter
National
Contract type
- Specified Purpose Wholetime
Post specific related information
Professional Qualifications
a) Registration as a specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council in Ireland in the specialty of radiology
and
(b) One-year certified postgraduate training in breast radiology.
Entry to competition / recruitment process and subsequent appointment
No candidate will be appointed as a Medical Consultant unless they are registered as a Specialist in the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland.
The successful interviewee must be registered as a Specialist in the relevant specialty on the Specialist Division of the Register of Medical Practitioners maintained by the Medical Council of Ireland before taking up appointment. The candidate will be allowed a max of 180 calendar days from date of interview to secure this registration and produce evidence of special interest training where relevant.
Should the successful candidate not be registered as a Specialist at that time, the post may be offered to the next suitable candidate (or, in the case of HSE posts, the Public Appointments Service may choose not to recommend that candidate to the employer). Should no suitable candidate exist, a further recruitment process may be initiated.
Please note that appointment to and continuation in posts that require statutory registration is dependent upon the post holder maintaining annual registration in the relevant division of the register maintained by The Medical Council of Ireland.
Health
A candidate for and any person holding the post must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the post and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
Character
A candidate for and any person holding the post must be of good character. Desirable criteria
Breast MRI experience is desirable
Closing date
13/04/2026 12:00:00
Proposed interview date
TBC
Informal enquiries
Name: Dr Aideen Larke, Clinical Director BreastCheck Western Unit
Email: aideen.larke@screeningservice.ie