Role: Medical Scientist (Haematology/Blood transfusion)
Contract: 3‑month specified purpose contract to provide sick‑leave cover, with the possibility of extension depending on service needs.
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.
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.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high‑quality diagnostic services, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in laboratory results, and contributing to the overall patient‑care pathway. You will play a crucial role in supporting the ongoing growth and smooth running of the laboratory during this period of leave cover.
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:
1. Perform routine laboratory scientific work to the highest standard in accordance with the Department's policies, procedures, and guidelines.
2. Receive training and maintain competence in all relevant areas of the laboratory services.
3. Support colleagues and work collaboratively with all team members.
4. Participate in service development and improvement.
5. Participate in evaluating equipment, reagents, and consumables.
6. 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.
7. Participate in performance review and development and in continuous professional development.
8. Adhere to all laboratory's standard operating procedures, policies, and guidelines.
9. Participate in facilitating arrangements for educating and training staff.
Qualifications:
10. BSc in Medical Science or equivalent
11. Current registration with CORU or eligibility for registration is required.
12. Knowledge and experience of working in an ISO15189 accredited Medical Laboratory.
13. Experience using a Laboratory Information Management System
14. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex information to non-specialists.
15. Ability to work on own initiative
16. Team Player
17. Good Communication Skills
Your rewards:
18. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and competitive annual leave 27 days.
19. Paid sick leave
20. Free Parking
21. Flexible work patterns
22. You will be eligible to join an excellent defined contribution (DC) Pension scheme.
23. Full paid maternity leave
24. Subsidised hospital restaurant
25. A positive and collaborative work environment
26. A strong commitment to continuous professional development for employees, providing numerous opportunities for growth and career advancement.
27. Commitment to work-life balance and employee wellness.
28. You will become part of an outstanding team, where you will have access to cutting edge technology and resources.
29. 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.
30. 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 089-9455139.