Chief I of Echocardiography

Purpose of the Role

The Chief of Echocardiogram is the lead Cardiac Physiologist who will oversee the day to day running of the Echo lab in CHI and the NCH in coordination with the Consultant Lead in Echo.

This will include operational management, education and learning, quality assurance and quality improvement of paediatric echocardiography services. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high quality, and evidence-based cardiac imaging for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents, supporting accurate diagnosis and management of congenital and acquired heart disease.

The post holder will need to demonstrate and maintain appropriate clinical skills and leadership competencies, to provide high level clinical services to the children of CHI.

Essential Criteria

1. Possess a BSc in Clinical Measurement from Technology University Dublin or Dublin Institute of Technology.

Or

2. Possess a MSc in Clinical Measurement Physiology, Atlantic Technological University (ATU)

3. Possess an equivalent relevant scientific qualification (Level 8) as confirmed by the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurements Physiology (IICMP).

Or if qualified in or prior to 2005:

(a) Possess the Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (MPPM) from Dublin Institute of Technology

(b) Possess an equivalent relevant scientific qualification as confirmed by the Irish Institute of Clinical Measurement Physiology (IICMP).

AND

• Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years satisfactory relevant post qualification experience
• Candidates must have the clinical, managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role
• On appointment, candidates must hold a valid professional accreditation in Echocardiograms – EACVI or BSE (level 2)

How to Apply & Informal Enquiries

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is Monday 21st September 2026 by 11:45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Aoife Deery, Chief II Cardiac Physiologist at aoife.deery@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Naomi McGrath, Talent Acquisition Specialist – naomi.mcgrath@childrenshealthireland.ie

Title: Chief I of Echocardiography

Employer: Childrens Health Ireland

Workplace: Dublin, Ireland

Category: HSCP

Employment type: Permanent, Full time

Salary: €60,591–€76,749 annually