Consultant Radiologist – Special Interest in Breast Radiology – Ireland

Consultant Radiologist – Special Interest in Breast Radiology

📍 Galway | BreastCheck Western Unit, Galway University Hospital
💼 Health Service Executive (HSE), Ireland

A world-class breast imaging service, a major academic hospital, and a coastal city that blends culture with quality of life, Galway offers a rare balance between high-impact clinical work and a deeply rewarding place to live.

For consultants relocating from the U.S., it’s helpful to understand that Galway University Hospital is the primary tertiary centre for Ireland’s entire west coast, serving a regional population of more than 800,000 people. The BreastCheck Western Unit screens and assesses over 160,000 women across multiple counties , similar in scale to a large, multi-county U.S. breast screening programme.

Here, you’ll be joining a respected breast imaging team within Ireland’s National Breast Screening Service, with strong MDT collaboration, advanced technology, and clear national protocols supporting excellence in outcomes.

What you can expect:

💶 €233,527 – €280,513 Consultant Salary (Public Only Contract)
💼 €11,125 On-call Allowance
🧠 Up to €20,000 annual learning & development fund
🔬 State-of-the-art technology: tomosynthesis, ultrasound, stereotactic biopsy systems
🕒 37,hour workweek
🌴 30 days annual leave + 10 public holidays
📈 A structured national programme with strong quality assurance and governance

What the team is looking for:

✅ Specialist training in Breast Radiology, including diagnostic & interventional skills

✅ Competence across breast imaging modalities and image-guided biopsy

✅ Ability to contribute to high-volume screening and assessment clinics

✅ Interest in audit, quality improvement, or research within a national programme

BreastCheck Western Unit: service & population at a glance

• Screening population: 160,000+ women aged 50–69 across the West & Northwest
• Regional catchment: Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim, Clare
• Integrated MDT structure with breast surgeons, oncologists, pathologists, and CNS teams
• High-volume assessment lists with robust national QA standards
• Opportunities for teaching and research through University of Galway

Why consultants choose Galway:

• A major academic hospital with strong subspecialty teams
• A city known for its arts, music, festivals, food scene, and Atlantic coastline
• Quick access to beaches, the Cliffs of Moher, and Connemara National Park
• Safe, friendly communities ideal for international families
• A lifestyle that blends cultural vibrancy with outdoor living

If you’re looking for a Consultant role where your expertise elevates a nationally significant breast imaging service, while enjoying one of Ireland’s most desirable coastal cities, I’d be delighted to speak with you.

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