Job Title:
Temporary Senior Medical Scientist (Histology)
Location:
Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital (RVEEH)
Job Description:
The Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital is seeking a Temporary Senior Medical Scientist with expertise in Histology.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the laboratory, ensuring high-quality histological analysis and reporting.
This position requires a strong commitment to patient care and scientific excellence.
Purpose:
To work under the direction of the Consultant Pathologist to manage a partly outsourced multidisciplinary laboratory service; deliver on site a comprehensive range of core Histology services to the highest standards of quality and care and to manage all aspects of quality management system to the standard of an accredited laboratory including regular meetings.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform routine histologic investigations to the highest professional standards as determined by laboratory management.
Ensure that all investigations of patient samples including pre analytic and post analytic processes are performed to the highest standard using approved methods and QC Systems.
Authorise completed results as delegated by the Consultant Pathologist.
Oversee tracking/tracing of outsourced investigations.
Ensure that problems/results relating to the clinical management of patients are brought to the attention of appropriate Medical Staff in line with Department policy.
Ensure familiarity with the approved methods and techniques that apply to the Department assigned to.
Provide direct operational service within the Department in the Laboratory to which assigned and, if necessary, provide direct maintenance of the equipment.
Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science or a related field; a Master's degree is preferred.
Extensive experience in histology, preferably in a clinical setting.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with medical professionals and laboratory staff.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with laboratory information systems and histology-specific software.
This temporary position offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care and the advancement of histological practices at RVEEH.
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