Senior Medical Scientist - Histology

Purpose of the role: The post holder should support the delivery of a quality histology service in compliance with best practice and the requirements of international standard ISO 15189.

Essential Criteria: • Bachelor in Science (Applied Science) Honours degree (Biomedical option) from the Technological University of Dublin/ Dublin Institute of Technology (A)

or

• Bachelor in Science Honours degree in Biomedical Science from the Joint University College Cork - Cork Institute of Technology course {B)

or

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences of the Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street or the Cork Institute of Technology award ed prior to 1994 (C)

and

• Possess Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences of the Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street or Cork Institute of Technology or the Galway/Mayo Institute of Tech no logy (awarded prior to 1997) (C)

OR

• A recognised qualification at least equivalent to {A) (B) or (C) above;

and

• A post graduate degree in the field of Medical Laboratory Science

OR

• Have attained the fellowship examination of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences

and

• Have at least 4 years' experience in a medical laboratory since qualifying as a

Medical Scientist.

• Have experience of working in a Histology Laboratory

and

Be registered with CORU or be eligible for registration

OR

Be currently registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist

How to Apply & Informal Enquiries: Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.
The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria. 

Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter. 

The closing date for submissions of CV's and cover letter is Wednesday, 26 th November by 5 pm. 

Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking 'Apply for Job'.

 Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method. 

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact John O'Brien, Chief Medical Scientist in Histology at ****** 

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Recruitment team at ******