Posted: Yesterday
Senior Medical Scientist (Haematology)
* Location: Holles Street, Dublin, Ireland
* Type: Full time, Permanent
* Salary: € 65,360 - 85,395
* Language Requirement: Conversational English
* Closing date: 27 Nov 2024, 09:00
Skills and Attributes
* Good Team Player
* Excellent communication
Description
Job Title: Senior Medical Scientist Haematology
Grade: Senior Medical Scientist
Department: Haematology
Report to: Chief Medical Scientist
Responsible to: Laboratory Manager, Consultant Haematologist
Responsibilities & Accountabilities (in no particular order of priority)
Main purpose of the job
* Assist in the planning, organising and co-ordinating of the Haematology Laboratory service in accordance with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the organisation.
* Ensure the delivery of a high quality service to the patient that is adherent to and compliant with all applicable standards and statutes.
* Assist in training and leading a team of skilled staff and creating and promoting healthy working relationships.
* Assist in identifying and implementing operational procedures up to “best practice” standard in order to optimise use of resources.
* Assist in the implementation of a quality management programme which is patient centred and which measures and audits performance and client satisfaction.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Service Delivery
* Perform scientific work to the highest standards, as determined by the Pathology Management Team.
* Lead and co-ordinate scientific staff within the Haematology laboratory in cooperation with the Chief Medical Scientist, Laboratory Manager and Consultant Haematologist.
* Arrange for the timely and proper processing of all specimens received in the laboratory ensuring the delivery of a high quality pathology service in an efficient and cost effective manner.
* Participate in the authorisation and release of results in a timely manner by the Medical Scientists working in Haematology in accordance with agreed policies.
* Participate in provision of appropriate advice and result interpretation in accordance with agreed policies.
* Participate if required in the Departmental ‘on-call’ rota.
* Co-operate with the relevant staff in developing and leading the introduction of new ideas, work practices and technologies according to Hospital policy.
* Participate as required in the registration and custody of Laboratory stocks in accordance with policy.
* Receive and record details concerning mishaps, complaints and defects in supplies and equipment, investigate the circumstances as required, and report findings to laboratory management.
* Ensure that policy in relation to the retention and control of quality and process records is followed.
* Co-operate as required with medical and scientific staff in evaluating drugs, equipment, consumable items and research projects.
* Facilitate and participate with medical and scientific staff in evaluating drugs, equipment, consumable items and research projects.
* Facilitate arrangements, where appropriate, to introduce professional visitors to the laboratory.
* Develop with the laboratory management procedures to be followed in preventing and managing accidents occurring in the laboratory area.
* Facilitate arrangements in the haematology laboratory for educating and training undergraduates, house staff and post-graduate students.
* Participate in professional development of team members, through promoting self-learning and formal courses or informal on the job training.
* Encourage professional development of team members, through promoting self-learning and formal courses or informal on the job training.
* Participate on Pathology / external committees as required.
Financial
* Facilitate management of departmental budgets to ensure the most effective use of available resources.
* Assist as required in the preparation of annual budget estimates including a planned programme for replacing capital equipment.
* Maintain an assets register of appropriate equipment.
* Participate as required in the provision of appropriate statistical and management information.
* Facilitate the production of a departmental report for the annual Hospital’s Reports.
Staff Management
* Participate as required in the recruitment, selection and training of the Haematology laboratory team.
* Lead by example a professional, punctual and dedicated team promoting good open communications.
* Participate in the clinical placement of students undertaking CORU approved programmes for registration as a Medical Scientist.
* Create and promote healthy working relationships and stimulate initiative among laboratory staff.
* Actively promote, participate in and facilitate Continuous Professional Development.
* Together with the Chief Medical Scientist ensure that all staff participating in ‘out of hours’ services have been trained to provide agreed service.
Health and Safety
* Participate in ensuring that effective safety procedures are in place to comply with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act as within hospital policy.
* Assist and co-operate with laboratory Management Team in developing procedures to be followed in preventing and managing accidents occurring in the Laboratory area.
Quality
* The Department is accredited to ISO 15189.
* Operate to the standards laid down in the Quality Manual and associated procedures.
* Participate with initiatives involved in the implementation of the ISO 15189 quality management system.
* Actively participate in and monitor internal and external quality control and assurance programmes.
* Participate in the verification of laboratory methods and processes.
* Ensure adherence to all codes of, and guidelines relating to, professional practice including the maintenance of Quality Assurance standards and accreditation.
Information Technology
* Participate as required in developing the laboratory information system for the department.
* Facilitate the collection, interpretation and presentation of data and information on Department activity, staffing and expenditure according to the Hospital’s reporting needs.
Review
* Achievement of laboratory and personal objectives is facilitated by review.
* Participate in review process as outlined by the Laboratory Management team.
* Maintain a portfolio of Continuous Professional Development.
Any other duties deemed appropriate to the post. Please note that the duties of this post may change over time.
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