Location: Galway

Salary: €233,527 – €280,513 p/a

Galway offers a rare balance: academic medicine at scale + a coastal lifestyle that’s consistently ranked among Europe’s best.

The BreastCheck Western Unit is part of Ireland’s National Breast Screening Programme and serves a screening population of 160,000+ women across the West and Northwest. Galway University Hospital is the major tertiary centre for the region, comparable to a multi-county US/UK breast screening hub, with excellent MDT structures and advanced imaging technology.

What’s on offer:

€233,527 – €280,513 Consultant Salary

€11,125 On-call Allowance

Up to €20,000 annual learning & development fund

Tomosynthesis, ultrasound, stereotactic biopsy systems

37-hour workweek

30 days annual leave + 10 public holidays

A national programme with strong QA, research and governance frameworks

What we’re looking for:

Fellowship or Specialist training in Breast Radiology

Diagnostic + interventional breast imaging (biopsy/stereotactic preferred)

Experience with high-volume screening & assessment clinics

Interest in audit, quality improvement, or academic collaboration

Service snapshot:

Screening population: 160,000+ women aged 50–69

Regional catchment: Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim, Clare

Integrated MDT with breast surgeons, oncologists, pathologists & CNS teams

Research and teaching opportunities with the University of Galway

Why Breast Radiologists choose Galway:

Major academic hospital with strong subspecialty teams

Vibrant city known for festivals, music, arts & an exceptional food scene

Coastal living, beaches, Atlantic views, and Connemara National Park nearby

Safe, family-friendly communities and excellent schools

Ideal for consultants relocating internationally (UK, US, EU, Canada, Australia)