Radiotherapy Department Limerick
Radiotherapy Department Limerick
The satellite Radiotherapy department of the Mater Private Hospital opened in October 2005 at Limerick Regional Hospital and due to its success we are looking to expand our workforce.
We are now on our second wave of recruitment seeking enthusiastic applicants for our Limerick site. The department is under the auspices the Mater Private Hospital with computer link between both radiotherapy departments. The presence of highly skilled, dedicated staff is central to our ethos and we are committed to continuous development in all our specialties.
A permanent Radiation therapist post is available at present in the Mater Private Hospital in Dublin and also summer locum positions for a minimum of 2 months in both Limerick and in Dublin are required to be filled. In the department in Dublin we currently have a Siemens Primus unit and a Varian unit with OBI and Cone Beam as well as a regular simulator. We are currently carrying out IGRT and IMRT on the majority of our prostate patients. Our prostate patients having fiducial markers in place The Mater Private is the only site in Ireland using fiducial markers for prostate patients .OBI and cone beam are also being used regularly as required.
This is an exciting and excellent opportunity to be involved of what is a new concept - giving the highest quality treatment in a small department within easy local access while having the benefit of a larger, more established department‘s expertise on call if required.
Under the auspice of the Mater Private the same standards and quality of treatment and care will comply. The same hospital ethos will also prevail.
Limerick has a large Oncology department, which is situated adjacent to the Radiotherapy department, and there will be close links within the hospital providing both modalities as required.
The department consists of:
Varian Treatment unit,
Varis Administration system,
Siemens CT Simulator.
Exomio Virtual Simulator.
Mould Room.
Physics Planning department using Eclipse Planning System.
A second bunker is in place and will be commissioned on demand of the service.
Limerick (Irish: Luimneach) is a city and county seat of County Limerick in the province of Munster in the midwest of the Ireland. It is chiefly renowned for its rugby heritage, including the famous Garryowen rugby club, after which the high rugby kick is named. Limerick has a proud sporting tradition, as the spiritual home of Irish rugby, as well as being a powerhouse in hurling
Limerick is a important centre of higher education in Ireland, having its own university and several colleges.
The University of Limerick UL) is an internationally renowned center for Engineering, Information Technology, Materials Science, Sports Science, Humanities and Social Sciences and Music (the Irish World Music Centre specialises in traditional music and dance, and UL is host to the Irish Chamber Orchestra.
It has a student population of over 12,000.
Limerick Institute of Technology is an important regional center for business, engineering and science education. Mary Immaculate College, linked to the University of Limerick, is an education and arts college situated near the city centre.
Limerick’s music scene is one of the most vibrant and creative and several venues and pubs feature live music and readings by international poets.
Shannon airport is near and the city is a thriving economic success featuring many multi-national companies. Limerick is benefiting from the Celtic Tiger and much rejuvenation is evident.
More details can be obtained from:
Rena Breslin
Radiotherapy Services Manager,
Mater Private Hospital.
Eccles Street.
Dublin 7.
Enquiries can be forwarded to the above address or e-mailed to: rbreslin@materprivate.ie
Job descriptions available from Human Resources on 01 8858760 or amcgarr@materprivate.ie.
Please apply in writing, enclosing an up-to-date curriculum vitae, together with the names of two referees (one should preferably be your current employer) to the Human Resources Manager, Mater Private Hospital, Eccles Street, Dublin 7 or visit our web site www.materprivate.ie
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