About Us

Cancer Centre

Vision

The St. Vincent’s UCD Cancer Centre aspires to be a leading cancer centre and institute, celebrated for its best-in-class service provision and recognised as the institution of choice in Ireland. Our international reputation is driven by a shared commitment to excellence in clinical practice, education, research, and innovation. We are a centre of excellence, pioneering the latest advancements in cancer treatment and technologies.

Mission

Our mission is to be at the forefront of cancer service provision in Ireland, ensuring that each patient can access safe, compassionate, and high-quality care when needed. Through high-quality, integrated care, advanced clinical research, and personalised diagnosis and treatment, we are dedicated to delivering the best cancer care for our patients.

Values

At the core of the St. Vincent’s UCD Cancer Centre are five fundamental values:

  • BEST PATIENT CARE:
    We are committed to providing the highest quality patient care, upholding values of human dignity, compassion, quality, and advocacy.
  • BEST TEAM AND RESOURCES:
    Our commitment includes recruiting and retaining exceptional individuals, providing them with modern and effective facilities and technologies to deliver the best outcomes for our patients.
  • BEST PROCESSES:
    We strive to maintain a healthy and safe environment, offering an efficient and cost-effective service to deliver the best possible return on investment.
  • BEST APPROACH:
    We advocate for an integrated healthcare model for Ireland, recognising our responsibility to collaborate with others to ensure all patients receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place, and from the right professionals.
  • BEST ENABLERS:
    Acknowledging the pivotal role of education, training, and research as core components that enable and support the delivery of excellence.

OECI Accreditation

The Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI) was founded in 1979 with the aim to:

  • Reduce the incidence and death from cancer and to provide support to cancer patients.
  • Link together the expertise in healthcare and research of all European cancer institutes.
  • Strengthen these cancer institutes and promote communication and collaboration between them.

The St. Vincent’s UCD Cancer Centre joined the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI) in June 2023 and is currently undergoing the OECI’s Accreditation and Designation process. OECI accreditation serves as both a seal of quality and a quality assurance programme, ensuring ongoing validation annually and lasting for a five-year period.