Role Profile

Role Title Basic Grade Radiographer

Purpose of the Role To provide a quality radiographic service to
patients in line with standards of
radiography practice.
Department/Directorate DiagIm Directorate

Key Reports Radiographic Services Manager

Key Direct Reports N/A

Grade Basic Grade Radiographer

Salary Scale €44,956 - €64,235 (LSI x 1)

Job Reference Number 002482

Enquiries To Dr Suzanne Dennan, Radiographic Services

Manager, DiagIm Directorate
Phone: (01) 416 2762 ; E-mail:
sdennan@[Link]
Closing Date Sunday, 12th July 2026

Key Duties and Responsibilities

General
• Provide a high standard of radiographic work.
• Ensure that radiographs are of a good standard and identified correctly with patient
name, date etc.
• Care for patients whilst in their area.
• Explain to patients about their procedures, times of procedures, likely delays and
how patients will receive reports of examinations.
• Ensure working area under their care is kept clean and tidy at all times.
• Report any malfunction of apparatus or equipment to the senior in charge of the
area or superintendent.
• Participate in the on-call rota and ‘stand-by’ duties.
• Participate in the training of students or other staff if appropriate.
• Relate to and communicate with all other staff in a courteous and helpful manner at
all times.
• Ensure urgent cases are facilitated as required and a focused service is provided at
all times.
• Have a flexible approach to work.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Radiographic Services Manager.

Professional
• Ensure every patient is treated as an individual and provided with a high quality
service in terms of courtesy, kindness, technical quality and efficiency.
• Attend relevant postgraduate courses as appropriate.
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 • Actively seek to keep up to date with changes in radiographic techniques and
professional practices.
• Assist with the quality assurance programme.
• Ensure appropriate radiation protection is used and radiation dose to staff and
patients is kept to a minimum.
• Be aware of the ‘local radiation protection rules’.
• Conform to regulations regarding uniforms and protective clothing.
• Adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct for Radiographers.
• Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements in relation to
Health and Safety as outlined in the Safety, Health and Welfare Act 2005 and the
Hospital Safety Statement.
• Ensure own mandatory learning and training is kept up to date.
• Be familiar with the following:
➢ Patient’s charter.
➢ Health and Safety Regulations.

* The above Role Profile is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently the
post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to them
from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. This Role Profile will be subject
to review in the light of changing circumstances.

Academic/Professional Qualifications and/or relevant Experience

Required:

Statuary Registration, Professional Qualification and/or Relevant Experience

A. Candidates for appointment must:

(i) Be registered on the Radiography Division of the Radiographers Register maintained
by the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU.
Or
Currently a final year student leading to successful completion of a qualification
approved by the Radiographer Registration Board at CORU and who will be eligible
to apply as a newly qualified graduate for CORU registration in 2026.
Or
Applicants who satisfied the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and
Social Care Professionals Act 2005, must submit proof of application for registration
with the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is
correspondence from the Radiographers Registration Board at CORU confirming the
current status of their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant.
And
(ii) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and
professional ability) for the proper discharge of duties of the office.

B. Annual Registration:
(i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the relevant
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).

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Desirable:
• N/A

Technical/Clinical Competencies

Please note for each of the required technical/clinical competencies below, you will be
required to provide examples of your current level of knowledge, skill, and/or experience
for each of these under the Application Questions section of the application form.

Simply enter each of the below as a heading and provide your knowledge, skills, and/or
experience in the corresponding numbered box under the Application Questions section
of the application form.

Required:
1. Radiographic skills to provide a comprehensive service to patients in area of
assignment.
2. Working knowledge of radiation protection legislation and guidelines.
3. Practical application of best practice guidelines and protocols in Radiography.
4. I.T. skills.
5. Give your thoughts on the following scenario in no more than 500 words:
"Under Irish regulations, you are legally responsible for verifying pregnancy status
before exposing a patient of childbearing potential. Imagine a chaotic shift where an
anxious parent refuses to leave their 16-year-old’s side, and the physical layout of
your changing area offers no real acoustic privacy. Word-for-word, how do you
phrase your questions to separate them, or how do you tactfully ask the screening
questions with the parent in earshot without causing a family conflict or violating
the patient’s right to confidential care?"

Desirable:
• Basic life support.

SJH Behavioural Competencies (These behavioural competencies will be assessed in

detail at the interview stage. You are not required to include written examples of
behavioural competencies in the online application form. However, during the interview,
you will be required to provide examples of when you previously demonstrated these
competencies.)

Competency Level The following “descriptors” are a further

Required Required clarification of the behaviours required.

Continuous 1 • Is receptive to constructive feedback;

Development – acknowledges own limitations and
Personal & recognises development opportunities.
Professional • Learns quickly and keeps up to date with
new ideas, procedures and IT systems.
• Is vested in a personal and professional
development plan.
• Demonstrates pride in own profession/role
and in their professional appearance.

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Quality & Safety 1 • Shows empathy. Is patient- and customer-
Service centred at all times.
• Upholds approved protocols, policies and
procedures.
• Strives to achieve results in quality and
safety.
• Is flexible / adaptable to meet unexpected
demands.
Communication Up to Level 2 • Shows empathy when handling delicate or
sensitive issues.
• Knows when, how, and whom to contact
on various issues.
• Patiently explains things to others when
asked.
• Communicates effectively in English
language, both written and spoken, as
appropriate to job requirements.
Team Player 1 • Helps others; proactively takes on different
roles according to the needs of the team.
• Works hard to not let the team down. Is
reliable and dependable.
• Displays a professional and approachable
demeanour at all times.
• Is aware of how their behaviour might
impact others.

Competency Level Appropriate Descriptors

Desirable Required

N/A

Proficiency in the English Language

A level of proficiency in the English language, written and spoken, is a requirement of all
roles within St James’s Hospital. You will be required to self-assess your proficiency level in
the Standard Application Form. In addition, your proficiency in spoken English will be
assessed during the interview process appropriate to the role available.

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Particulars of Office
1. The appointment to this post will be permanent, full-time, and pensionable.
2. Annual leave allowance is 29 days per annum.
3. The person appointed must not give less than one month’s notice, in writing, of
intention to resign.
4. Normal working hours will be 35 hours per week.
5. You will be required to work the agreed roster / on call arrangements advised to you by
your line manager. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change between the
hours of 8am - 8pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day
services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement.
6. Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous relevant
experience in the Civil Service, local authorities, health service, public service bodies
and other agreed relative experience.

General Conditions
1. The Hospital Board will not be responsible for the loss or theft of personal belongings.
2. Fire orders must be observed and staff must complete fire training every 2 years.
3. All accidents within the department must be reported immediately.
4. In accordance with the “Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005”, all staff must
comply with all safety regulations.
5. St James’s Hospital is a Tobacco Free Campus. The use of Tobacco or Electronic
Cigarettes is not permitted within the Hospital Buildings or on the grounds.

Confidentiality
In the course of your employment you may have access to or hear information concerning
the medical or personal affairs of patients and/or staff, or other health services business.
Such records and information are strictly confidential and unless acting on the instructions
of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff, patients or other
health service business be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty.
In addition records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can
obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required.

Health
A candidate 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.

Infection Control & Hygiene

It is the responsibility of all staff across the hospital to ensure that infection control and
hygiene standards are adhered to and maintained at all times.

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Recruitment Process
• Approval to Hire (VAF process)
• Hiring Manager – Role Profile
• Advertising
• Application Process (Online Application Form)
• Shortlisting of Candidates will be based on information provided in the Online
Application Form
• Interview Process
• All applicants who move to the 2nd stage of the Selection process (i.e. post
interview) will be subject to Reference Checking X 2, Garda E Vetting and
Occupational Health Screening (Questionnaire)
• All successful external candidates who take up appointment will be required to
attend Mandatory Induction Programme

Application Procedure
To apply for this position, please complete the relevant online application form in full by no
later than Sunday, 12th July 2026.

A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled

St James’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer