To assist and support the delivery of patient care under the supervision and direction of Radiography Service Manager or designate.
 The primary role of the Radiography Assistant is to assist Sonographers, Radiographers & Radiologists with the general day to day management of patient care and associated duties in the Radiology Department.
 To deliver a quality, safe, efficient and caring radiology and imaging service to patients under the supervision of the Radiography Service Manager or designate.

The salary scale for the post is: (01/08/2025)
€35,788 €37,252 €38,794 €39,204 €40,211 €41,082 €42,336 €43,636 €44,984
New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Connolly Hospital from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

We welcome enquiries about the role.
Contact Karen O’Shea, Radiography Services Manager 2 for further information about the role.
Karen.oshea1@hse.ie
Recruitment Queries:
For any queries relating to the recruitment process, please email hr.connolly@hse.ie

1. Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.

a) Candidates must have at the closing date for receipt of applications:
(i) The relevant Health skills QQI (formally FETAC) level 5 qualification*
06/01/2026
OR
(ii) An equivalent relevant health care qualification or a comparable healthcare qualification as outlined in the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) NARIC Ireland framework.
OR
(iii) Be currently employed as a Health Care Assistant or a comparable role.

AND
b) Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role.

2. 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.

3. Character
Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good
character.

*With regard to Criterion (i), the listing below has been identified as what is considered relevant QQI (formerly FETAC) Level 5* Major Award in Healthcare qualifications.
 QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support
 QQI Level 5 Nursing Studies
 QQI Level 5 Community Care
 QQI Level 5 Health Service Skills
 QQI Level 5 Community Health Services
*(A full QQI/FETAC 5 Major award requires a minimum of 120 credits/8 modules – Please not a Component Certificate will not suffice)

Relevant Documentation:

CHB Radiography Assistant Job Spec Jan 26

Additional Campaign Information Booklet