Post 2226 Medical Scientist Diagnostics Laboratory Department Full Time 35 hours per week Permanent Cork Centre, Saint Finbarrs Hospital The IBTS is currently recruiting afull-time, permanent, Medical Scientist based in the Diagnostics Laboratory Department, Cork Centre.
Essential Criteria: Candidates must have, or be eligible for, full Membership of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM) or registered with CORU.
Experience in the area of red cell serology including antibody identification and blood grouping Experience of reference red cell immunohaematology (investigation of complex red cell serology).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating an ability to work in a team environment.
Must demonstrate flexibility to work in a demand driven environment, enthusiasm, adaptability and a willingness to co-operate Good computer skills Appointee must demonstrate experience of working in a GMP/GLP environment.
Desirable Criteria: Problem solving and skills of deduction.
Ability to make rational calm decisions.
High level of commitment to tasks undertaken in quality environment.
Experience of working out of hours in a blood transfusion laboratory Knowledge of ISO accreditation.
The salary scale attached to the post is the Medical Scientist Merged scale €42,392 to €70,800 (incl.
LSI) pro rata per annum.
Entry point onto the salary scale is dependent upon relevant experience.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 23.45 hrs (Irish Time) on 12th September 2024.
Intending applicant should note that reviewing/short listing of applicants will be in accordance with the recruitment and selection criteria stated above.
Satisfactory evidence of being able to fulfil the essential criteria of the job as stated above is essential and must be clearly demonstrated in the application.
If the essential criterion has not been clearly demonstrated in the application the applicant will not be called for interview.
Applications from existing (permanent and temporary) IBTS staff working temporary contracts will be considered in the context of overall workforce requirements of the Organisation.
We thank you for your interest in a career with the IBTS, however, if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you have not been successful at this time.
We do hope, however, that this will not discourage you from applying for future opportunities with the IBTS.
IBTS reserve the right to close the application process early if there has been a sufficient level of qualified applications received before the closing date.
The IBTS is an equal opportunities employer.
We have a great range of benefits that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you: Competitive holiday allowance Public Sector pension scheme We support and encourage a very strong work/life balance ethic and provide a generous annual leave allowance in addition to a range of attractive policies.
Ourpublic service salary scalesare competitive, transparent and incremental Access to a range of learning and development resources and programmes, investing and encouraging lifelong learning for all our staff.
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We strongly support a culture of continuous learning and provide staff with a range of formal and informal learning opportunities.
Employee Assistance Programme offering free, independent and confidential counselling and support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The service includes confidential telephone and face-to-face counselling, parent and career coaching and an online wellbeing portal.
