Senior Medical Scientist in Biochemistry and Immunology An opportunity has arisen in our Laboratory department for a full-time Senior Medical Scientist in Biochemistry and Immunology.
Purpose of the Post: To be responsible for the provision of an efficient, effective, accredited laboratory service for the patients of the Mater Private Hospital.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: To participate in the management function of the laboratory, in particular in the discipline you are assigned to, ensuring that the clinical needs of the patient are met and is consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the hospital.
To participate in the implementation of quality management programmes, which are patient centered and which measure and audit the performance of user satisfaction.
To participate in developing and leading the introduction of new ideas and methods as required.
To help ensure that all reasonable precautions and safeguards are in place to provide a safe place of work for all persons required to be in the laboratory in accordance with the current Health and Safety at Work Legislation.
To participate in the recruitment, training and supervision of staff in the department as required and help to promote a professional, punctual and dedicated team with good open communications.
Ensure compliance with relevant procedures, best practice methods and all relevant ISO 15189 based standards and Hospital JCI standards.
Candidates must: a)possess the Bachelor in Science (Applied Science) Honours degree (Biomedical option) from the University of Dublin/ Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street; or b)possess the Bachelor in Science Honours degree in Biomedical Science from the Joint University College Cork - Cork Institute of Technology course; or c)possess the Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences of the Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street or the Cork Institute of Technology awarded prior to 1994, or d)possess a recognised qualification at least equivalent to (a) or (b) above e)possess a recognised qualification at least equivalent to (c) awarded prior to 1994 and f)possess a postgraduate degree in the field of Medical Laboratory Science or g)have attained the fellowship examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science; and h)Must be registered with CORU or eligible for membership upon completion of study or eligible for membership and in the process of applying for state registration.
and i)Possess Fellowship of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (FACSLM) or be eligible for Fellowship and j) Possess four years experience in a medical laboratory since qualifying as a Medical Scientist.
and The successful candidate should possess good interpersonal Job Description available on request THE MATER PRIVATE HOSPITAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER Skills: Communication CORU Teamwork