2025/75 Staff Grade Medical Scientist Blood Transfusion/Haemotology
2025/75 Staff Grade Medical Scientist Blood Transfusion/Haemotology
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INTERNAL & EXTERNAL COMPETITION
Applications are invited for the following position within the
LABORATORY in the Rotunda Hospital
Ref No: 2025/75 Staff Grade Medical Scientist
Blood Transfusion/Haemotology – Permanent/Specified Purpose, Full-Time
The purpose of this post is to participate in a clinical laboratory service that supports the clinical needs of the patients in cooperation with the Consultant Chemical Pathologist, Laboratory Manger, Chief Medical Scientist, Senior Medical Scientist and Staff Grade Medical Scientists. This post within the Haemotology Department will report to the Senior and Chief Medical Scientist, Laboratory Manager and Consultant Chemical Pathologist
Main Purpose of Job
List of Duties & Responsibilities
General
* Maintain throughout the hospital awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities and in adherence with hospital policies
* Participate in implementing a clinical laboratory service that supports the clinical needs of our patients
* Participate in training staff as required
* Participate in the implementation of operational processes to the standards of ‘best practice’, in order to optimise use of resources
* Participate in the implementation of a ‘quality management’ programme which is patient centred and which measures and audits performance and client satisfaction
* Actively participate in and promote continuing education and research activities consistent with the position
* Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the values of the hospital
* Comply with relevant procedures, methods and quality standards/policies as per the Quality Manual
Specific
* Perform routine work to the highest professional standards, as determined by the relevant laboratory Management Team
* Be responsible for the quality of their work and carry out their duties in accordance with laboratory and hospital policy
* Observe the strictest confidence when dealing with all aspects of patient or hospital information
* Participation is encouraged in out-of-hours laboratory emergency work according to hospital policy.
* In co-operation with the Consultant Head of Department, Chief Medical Scientist and other designated senior staff, participate in the introduction of new ideas and methods according to hospital policy
* Be flexible in this role and agreed to deputise for SMS and CMS where authorized
* Ensuring that the laboratory operates within a quality management system that meets the requirements of ISO 15189 Medical laboratories –Requirements for quality and competence and ISO 22870 Point of care testing (POCT)- Requirements for quality and competence
* Participate as required in the registration and stock level of laboratory reagents and materials
* Receive and record details of mishaps, complaints and defects in supplies and equipment, investigate the circumstances with appropriate team members and take the necessary action and report findings as required, and as determined by the Chief Medical Scientist
* Ensure the policy in relation to laboratory record keeping is followed
* Co-operate in evaluating new equipment and consumable items
* Participate and assist in carrying out the Major Emergency Plan for isolated incidents and multiple trauma according to the Laboratory Management Team policy
* Ensure, in co-operation with the Consultant Head of Department, Chief Medical Scientist and designated senior staff, appropriate compliance with the International and National Guidelines and standards of provision of Laboratory Services and actively participate in internal and external quality control and quality assurance
* Participate in the provision of appropriate statistical and management information
* Participate in the management and running of the computer-integrated laboratory system
* Make the most effective and efficient use of development in information technology for both patient care and administrative support in a manner, which integrates well with systems throughout the organisation.
Professional Knowledge
* Demonstrate good theoretical and practical knowledge of Blood Transfusion and Haematology.
* Demonstrate evidence of relevant experience in a medical laboratory.
* Demonstrate understanding of the role of Haematology and Blood Transfusion in Neonatal, Obstetric and Gynaecological patient management.
* Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory accreditation; participate in the development and authorship, and/or review and revision of SOP’s.
* Demonstrate understanding of the major features of a laboratory information system.
* Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development
* Demonstrate evidence of computer skills and a willingness to develop IT skills relevant to the role
Planning & Organising
* Demonstrate evidence of effective planning and organising skills
* Demonstrate the ability to manage self in a busy working environment
* Demonstrate the ability to evaluate information, solve problems and make effective decisions.
* Demonstrate the ability to identify and resolve system failures and anomalies
* Demonstrate ability to manage deadlines
Commitment to Quality Service
* Demonstrate a strong commitment to the provision of a quality service
* Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of best practice in delivering a Quality Laboratory Service
* Demonstrate awareness and appreciation of the service user and the patient
* Demonstrate flexibility and openness to change.
* Demonstrate understanding of the role of quality assurance, quality management and process improvement principles in laboratory operation and planning.
Professional Qualifications
Each candidate must satisfy the requirements of the Medical Scientist
Available from the Academy of Clinical Sciences and Laboratory Medicine
https://acslm.ie
Must be registered with CORU and maintain registration
All informal enquiries in relation to this post can be made to hr@rotunda.ie.
Applications should be made via this platform and should include a current Curriculum Vitae and cover letter.
Closing Date: Thursday 12th June 2025.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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