Role:
Medical Scientist (Haemotology/Bloodtransfusion)
Location
: North Dublin
Contract:
3 year specified purpose contract
Hours:
Full-time, 35 hours per week, over five days per week, plus on call obligation (pro rata)
Salary:
HSE salary scale, aligned with experience
Join a hospital that truly values its people where support, professional development, and staff wellbeing come first. With a reputation for exceptional staff retention, long service, and a genuine commitment to workplace wellness, this is your opportunity to thrive in a positive, collaborative, and forward-thinking laboratory environment.
Excel Recruitment are seeking a dedicated and experienced
Staff Grade Medical Scientist on behalf of a dynamic Haematology/Blood Transfusion
department within a highly regarded hospital in north Dublin.
This role offers you the opportunity to work under the leadership of a highly supportive Chief Medical Scientist and laboratory manager, who fosters a collaborative and empowering work environment.
The successful candidate
will be responsible for delivering high-quality diagnostic services, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of laboratory results, and contributing to the overall patient care pathway. You will play a crucial role in the ongoing success of the growth and expansion of the laboratory.
On Call Rota:
Candidates will be placed on the multi-disciplinary (Biochemistry/Haematology/Blood Transfusion) on-call Rota contingent upon the Hospital being satisfied that they have the required competency and experience to work on call.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform routine laboratory scientific work to the highest standard in accordance with the Department's policies, procedures, and guidelines.
* Receive training and maintain competence in all relevant areas of the laboratory services.
* Support colleagues and work collaboratively with all team members.
* Participate in service development and improvement.
* Participate in evaluating equipment, reagents, and consumables.
* Assist in ensuring compliance with international and national guidelines and standards for the provision of service and actively participate in internal quality control and external quality assessment.
* Participate in performance review and development and in continuous professional development.
* Adhere to all laboratory's standard operating procedures, policies, and guidelines.
* Participate in facilitating arrangements for educating and training staff.
Qualifications:
* BSc in Medical Science or equivalent
* Current registration with CORU or eligibility for registration is required.
* Knowledge and experience of working in an ISO15189 accredited Medical Laboratory.
* Experience using a Laboratory Information Management System
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex information to non-specialists.
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Team Player
* Good Communication Skills
Your rewards:
* Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and competitive annual leave 27 days.
* Paid sick leave
* Free Parking
* Flexible work patterns
* You will be eligible to join an excellent defined contribution (DC) Pension scheme.
* Full paid maternity leave
* Subsidised hospital restaurant
* A positive and collaborative work environment
* A strong commitment to continuous professional development for employees, providing numerous opportunities for growth and career advancement.
* Commitment to work-life balance and employee wellness.
* You will become part of an outstanding team, where you will have access to cutting edge technology and resources.
* Many of the top Irish medical consultants practice in this hospital
* You will be employed in a cohesive and expanding environment with a history of rewarding excellence, supporting your career growth through continuous learning and development.
* Supportive leadership that values innovation and excellence.
How to Apply:
Whether you're an experienced Medical Scientist ready to take the next step, or a recent graduate eager to begin your career, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Charlene Cooke
by email or by telephone