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The Mater Private Hospital is located just to the north of the world famous O'Connell Street, the main shopping street and centre of Dublin city. Dublin the home of Guinness and the real Irish"craic" has many bars and restaurants and more information on the city can be obtained on line at www.dunblinsfaircity.com

Limerick

The satellite Radiotherapy department of the Mater Private Hospital opened in October 2005 at Limerick Regional Hospital.

The department is under the auspices of the Mater Private Hospital in Dublin with a computer link between both radiotherapy departments. The presence of highly skilled, dedicated staff is central to the centre’s ethos and are committed to continuous development in all specialties.

The City
Limerick is an area steeped in history and located in the centre of the country. The origin of Limerick city dates back to the 9th century a site settled by the Vikings. Limerick City is known as "City of the Broken Treaty", due to the treaty, which was signed surrendering the city to William. The terms of the treaty included respect for the rights of Catholics were immediately breached. The treaty was signed on the Treaty Stone which can still be seen today. See www.limerick.com for more information on the city, the people, travelling and accommodation in Limerick.

Limerick county is dotted with beautiful towns and villages and gives the visitor the perfect mix of city and country life. The attractions in Limerick county range from historic interest, River Shannon, Atlantic Ocean, world renowned golf courses and a new Radiotherapy department to work in!

Limerick 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 an 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 centre 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.

In the department, there are 2 Varian units, one equipped with OBI and Cone Beam as well as a Siemens CT simulator. We are currently carrying out IGRT and IMRT on the majority of our prostate patients with our prostate patients having fiducial gold markers in place.The Mater Private is the only hospital in Ireland using these fiducial markers for prostate patients. OBI and cone beam are also being used regularly.

Limerick has a large Oncology department, which is situated adjacent to the Radiotherapy department, and there are close links within the hospital providing both modalities as required.

2 Varian Treatment units, one OBI and one conventional. ARIA Administration system. Siemens CT Simulator Exomio/Prosoma Virtual Simulator. Physics Planning department using Eclipse Planning System. 11 Radiation therapists

There are some job vacancies for Radiation Therapists (Therapy Radiographers) in Limerick right now and so click on this link for more information on these opportunities

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