Senior Medical Scientist Haematology Duties and Responsibilities: Perform assigned work to the highest professional standard in accordance with ISO 15189 and laboratory SOPs.
Be responsible for the development, co-ordination, and implementation of quality processes within the Laboratory and associated documentation to fulfil ISO 15189 accreditation.
Participate in implementing a service that supports the clinical needs of patients and is consistent with the mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of the MUH.
Participate in the implementation of operational processes to standards of best practice to optimise use of resources.
Participate in writing/reviewing and updating of Laboratory Documentation as required.
Participate in the work of the department taking day to day responsibility for planning, prioritising, and supervising the work of a section or subsection of the Department in accordance with departmental policy.
Be responsible for performance, maintenance, condition, quality control and record keeping of all instruments within assigned areas of the laboratory.
Ensure all equipment malfunctions are investigated, reported, and repaired accordingly.
Perform all activities related to the receipt, analysis and reporting of laboratory specimens.
Perform analytical testing appropriate to a Haematology Laboratory.
Participate in evaluation, calibration and validation of new procedures and equipment.
Be responsible for managing consumables and reagent stocks supplies associated with assigned areas of the laboratory.
Ensure that procedures are carried out in compliance with national and international guidelines and actively participate in internal and external quality control and quality assurance.
Actively participate in Quality Management programs which are patient centred and which audit performance and client satisfaction.
Co-operate with other laboratory departments to ensure a holistic laboratory service is provided for all patients.
Be able to work to tight deadlines and re-prioritise work proactively as required.
Report and record all anomalies, near misses and non-conformances.
Identify and resolve system failures and anomalies.
Observe strict confidentiality when dealing with all aspects of patient or hospital information.
Be familiar with and implement the Major Emergency Plan when required.
In co-operation with the Consultant Head of Department, Laboratory Manager, Chief Medical Scientist, and other designated senior staff, participate in the introduction of new ideas and method.
Train, supervise, and encourage development of staff grade, support staff and trainees within the department, in line with the goals of management and overall laboratory management.
Participate in laboratory meetings particularly in relation to assessment of performance, development of the service and organisational changes.
Contribute to effective communication within the department.
Maintain attendance / absence records and duty rosters as required.
Ensure that the laboratory standard operating procedures and health and safety policies are understood and carried out by all staff.
Participate with the Chief Medical Scientist in staff performance appraise.
Implement agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards.
Have a working knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc.
and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.
Support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.
Deputise for Chief Medical Scientist as required.
Full Job Specification is available on request Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc Candidates for appointment must: Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU.
Possess one of the following NFQ Level 9 post graduate qualifications or equivalent qualification at minimum Level 9 validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and
Laboratory Medicine:
* MSc Clinical Laboratory Science, Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT).
* MSc Clinical Laboratory Science, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin).
* MSc Clinical Chemistry, University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD).
* MSc Biomedical Science, University of Ulster (UU).
* MSc Biomedical Science, Cork Institute of Technology (CIT)/University College Cork (UCC).
* MSc Biomedical Science, Munster Technological University (MTU)/University College Cork (UCC).
* MSc Molecular Pathology, Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT)/University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD).
* OR An equivalent qualification at minimum Level 9 validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM); OR Possess Fellowship of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine awarded before July 2018; OR Have attained the Fellowship examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science (Awarded prior to 1999).
Possess four years full time clinical experience (or an aggregate of four years full time clinical experience) as a medical scientist in a clinical diagnostic laboratory since qualifying as a medical scientist.
Demonstrate evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.
* Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.
Closing date: 1pm on Friday, 21st February 2025.
MUH reserve the right to create a panel for this post from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of a full or part time duration may be filled.
Mercy University Hospital (MUH) MUH is a growing voluntary hospital in the heart of Cork City.
We have over 1,500 staff providing complex diagnostic, medical and surgical care through our inpatient, day patient, outpatient and emergency services.
We are a teaching hospital, a centre of national and international excellence, and are renowned for our research and tertiary services.
Providing 24/7 acute surgical, acute medical and critical care, MUH now has multiple sites across the city and continues to expand.
We support staff development with approx.
100 promotions annually.
We prioritise work life balance with 28% of our team working part time hours.
We offer nationally agreed enhanced Salary Scales, Pension Scheme, excellent holidays, canteen, and Study Leave and Assistance.
From Cardiac Care to Intensive Care, our varied specialist services offer real career choice to our team.
And we live by our Core Values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Respect and Team Spirit.
Skills:
CORU Registration 4+ years Medical Science experience Relevant Level 9 Science Degree