Staff Grade Medical Scientist – Blood Transfusion / Haematology
MRHP-10-25-295
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise
Location of Post
Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise
There is currently one permanent, whole‑time Staff Grade Medical Scientist vacancy available in the Blood Transfusion / Haematology Department at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for a Staff Grade Medical Scientist – Blood Transfusion / Haematology from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full‑time or part‑time duration may be filled.
Informal Enquiries
* Frances Earley – Chief Medical Scientist, Blood Transfusion Department
* Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise
* Email: frances.earley@hse.ie
* Tel: 057 869 6840
HR Point of Contact
* HSE Dublin and Midlands – HR Recruitment Officer
* Hermaye Paza
* Email: hermaye.paza@hse.ie
* Tel: 087 125 9086
Purpose of the Post
In co‑operation with the Senior Medical Scientist(s), clinical staff and the Chief Medical Scientist, the post holder will participate in the delivery of a quality laboratory service that supports the clinical needs of the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise patients/service users and is consistent with the Laboratory Quality Statement, mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the organisation. Inter‑departmental co‑operation and teamwork is an essential component of providing an integrated Pathology service at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.
Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications and / or Experience
* Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.
* Candidates for appointment must be registered, or be eligible for registration on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU.
* Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005 must submit proof of application for registration with the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th of March 2021.
* Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
* Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued. (Applicable to Section 38 applicants only)
* Annual Registration (Applicable to Section 38 Applicants ONLY). Practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Registration Board at CORU.
* Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).
* Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such that a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service exists.
* Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
2025 Undergraduates
Candidates who are graduating in 2025 are eligible to apply for this campaign. Applicants who are successful at interview and will complete their studies in 2025 will remain dormant on the panel and will not be offered a post until they have informed us that they are in receipt of the necessary qualification.
Post Specific Requirements
Demonstrate depth and breadth of post qualification experience in Blood Transfusion as relevant to the role.
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