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Chief Medical Scientist Haematology Dublin, Dublin
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Job Category: Science
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 77480 S2312_1735750515
Job Views: 22
Posted: 01.01.2025
Expiry Date: 15.02.2025
Job Description:
Our client, an established Hospital in North Dublin, wishes to recruit a Chief Medical Scientist Haematology. The role involves managing the provision of a Quality Diagnostic Haematology and Coagulation Service in cooperation with the Laboratory Manager, Clinical Director of Pathology, Consultant Haematologist, Medical Scientists, and laboratory staff.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Maintain an awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities and ensure a quality and safe service to all patients.
2. Participate with the Laboratory Manager and Consultant Haematologist in identifying and implementing operational processes in Haematology to the standards of ‘best practice’ to optimise resource use.
3. Contribute to the future development of the Laboratory Service that supports the clinical needs of patients and aligns with the hospital's mission, vision, values, and strategic plan.
4. Lead and train a team of skilled staff and promote healthy working relationships.
5. Promote good communication within the haematology department through departmental meetings and other means.
6. Lead and coordinate scientific staff and support staff within the department.
7. Allocate team members according to their ability, education, training, and patient needs, applying maximum delegation compatible with safe work practice.
8. Participate in developing and leading the introduction of new ideas and methods according to hospital policy.
9. Participate in Laboratory, Hospital and/or external committees as required.
10. Ensure compliance with International and National guidelines and standards for the provision of Laboratory Services and actively participate in internal and external quality control and quality assurance.
In cooperation with the Laboratory Manager, Clinical Director of Pathology, and Consultant Haematologist, participate in:
1. Preparing budget estimates including a planned programme for replacing capital equipment.
2. Managing the most effective use of available resources in the laboratory department.
3. Costing methods for laboratory service to other Hospital Departments.
4. Providing statistical and management information as requested by the Laboratory Manager, Clinical Director of Pathology, or Consultant Haematologist in a timely manner.
Essential Experience:
Possess at least seven years full-time clinical experience (or an aggregate of seven years full-time clinical experience) as a medical scientist in a clinical diagnostic laboratory since qualifying as a medical scientist, two years of which were spent in a promotional post.
Essential Skills:
The Chief Medical Scientist will be expected to show initiative and self-organisation in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the position. They must ensure a high level of cooperation, communication, and teamwork with patients, technical personnel, medical and administrative staff, and with equipment manufacturers and service providers.
Essential Qualifications:
Candidates for appointment must possess:
1. Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Science or
2. Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Science
For full qualification criteria, please email Maria.
Excellent Salary & benefits for the right candidate.
For more information & full job spec, please call Maria O'Dwyer at 087 2951493 for a confidential chat & please email your full CV as a word attachment to [emailprotected].
Keywords:
Dublin, Hospital, Chief Medical Scientist Haematology, North Dublin, Dublin North
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