Job Title: Basic Grade Medical Scientist
Reports to: Chief Medical Scientist
Location: Various Disciplines in the Laboratory
Job Purpose: To participate in providing a quality service to the Pathology department. The fundamental philosophy guiding this position is to promote and preserve the Bon Secours Mission, Values and Ethos.
Excellent remuneration package with educational support including funding.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
* Perform routine laboratory scientific work to the highest possible standard in accordance with the Laboratory Department’s policies, procedures, and guidelines.
* In co-operation with the Consultant Pathologist, Laboratory Manager, Senior Medical Scientist, and the Chief Medical Scientist, participate in the introduction of new ideas and methods according to Hospital policy.
* Participate as required in the registration, custody and stock level of the Laboratory reagents and other consumables.
* Receive and record details concerning non-conformances, complaints and defects in supplies and equipment, investigate the circumstances with the appropriate team members, take the necessary corrective action and report the findings in line with the Pathology Department’s Non-Conformance System.
* Adhere to Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures on document control and retention of records.
* Participate in evaluating equipment, reagents and consumables.
* Assist the Clinical Director of Pathology, Consultant Pathologist, Laboratory Manager, Senior and Chief Medical Scientists, and other relevant staff in ensuring compliance with ISO15189, International & National guidelines and standards for the provision of service and actively participate in internal quality control and external quality assessment.
* Adhere to all laboratory’s Standard Operating Procedures, Policies and Guidelines.
* Participate in the Hospital Performance Review and Development system in order that performance can be assessed and identify development needs.
* Participate in facilitating arrangements for educating and training staff.
* Adhere to quality standards and ensuring a quality service is provided at all times.
* The post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post and to contribute to the development of the post whilst in office.
* Actively and positively support the Hospital in its quest to gain and maintain JCI and ISO15189 Standard Accreditation and any other best practice standards or guidelines that may apply to diagnostic laboratories.
* Perform tasks and duties in a manner that ensures compliance with relevant regulations including the Blood Directive 2002/98/EC and the Medical Devices Directives 93/42/EC and 98/79/EC, where applicable.
* Complete assigned actions, including those required in the close-out of non-conformances, change control and complaints, in a timely manner.
* Participate in ensuring that effective safety procedures are in place to comply with health and safety regulations, ensuring safe working practices and a safe working environment.
* Assist and co-operate with the Pathology Management Team in developing procedures to be followed in preventing and managing accidents occurring in the Laboratory area.
* Participate as required in developing the laboratory information system for the department.
As the service needs of the organisation change, the above duties will be subject to change and flexibility will be required of the post holder.
During their employment with Bon Secours Hospital Dublin, the post-holder may be requested to act as deputy for other roles within the Pathology Department, subject to completion of relevant training.
Essential Qualifications
* Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Science from the Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT).
* Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biomedical Science, Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT).
* Bachelor in Science Honours degree in Biomedical Science from the Joint University College Cork – Cork Institute of Technology course AND Diploma in Clinical Laboratory Practice.
* Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science, Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) or Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) AND Bachelor in Science (Applied Science) Honours degree (Biomedical option) from the University of Dublin/Dublin Institute of Technology (Awarded prior to 2002).
* Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) AND BSc (Honours) Biomedical Sciences, University College Cork (UCC) (Awarded prior to 2013).
* Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences of the Dublin Institute of Technology, (DIT) or the Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) (Awarded prior to 1994).
* Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science awarded before 1997 by Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) or Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT).
* An equivalent qualification validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM).
* Membership or eligible for Membership of the Academy of Clinical and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM).
* Must be registered with CORU or eligible for membership upon completion of study or in the process of applying for state registration.
Desirable Experience
* Experience working in an ISO15189 accredited Medical Laboratory.
Essential Skills
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* Team Player.
* Good Communication Skills.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 1ST OCTOBER
BON SECOURS HOSPITAL DUBLIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
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