Overview
Medical Scientist / Biomedical Scientist - Blood Transfusion
The purpose of this post is to provide a safe, efficient, quality Blood Transfusion service in conjunction with the Chief Medical Scientist, to satisfy the needs and requirements of service users and in compliance with the requirements of international standard ISO15189.
Essential Criteria
Candidates must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the post, possess:
* Bachelor in Science (Applied Science) Honours degree (Biomedical option) from the Technological University of Dublin / Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street;
* or Bachelor in Science Honours degree in Biomedical Science from the Joint University College Cork - Cork Institute of Technology course;
* or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences of the Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street or the Cork Institute of Technology awarded prior to 1994;
* or Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences of the Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street or Cork Institute of Technology or the Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology (awarded prior to 1997);
* or Bachelor in Science degree with Honours for Biomedical science (HCPC UK approved);
* or a recognised qualification at least equivalent to the above;
* and Be registered with CORU or be eligible for registration; or Be currently registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist.
How to Apply and 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; CVs will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.
The closing date for submissions of CVs and cover letter is Thursday 11th September 2025 at 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: Martina Williams, Chief Medical Scientist (E: martina.williams@childrenshealthireland.ie).
For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact: (E: rachel.sheridan@childrenshealthireland.ie).
Onboarding and Start Dates
CHI has transitioned to a process of one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and secondments. Mandatory training must be completed at least 7 days prior to your commencement date. If training is not completed in time, your start date will be deferred to the next available date.
Upcoming commencement dates for 2025:
* October 13
* November 10
* December 15
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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