Overview
The laboratory service based at Connolly Hospital provides a clinical diagnostic service in all the major laboratory disciplines. The Histology Laboratory in the Pathology Department of Connolly Hospital is highly automated and computerised, providing a comprehensive analytical service to the Hospital and to Primary Care in the catchment area. Analysis is provided in the areas of routine Histology, Immunohistochemistry and non-Gynae Cytology. The Histology Laboratory is moving to a purpose built, modern facility which has greatly enhanced the employees working experience. It is a dynamic working environment with opportunities for further education, CPD and promotion.
Informal Enquiries: Jimmy Conheady, Chief Medical Scientist in Histopathology at jimmy.conh
Essential Criteria
Candidates must have at the latest date of application:
1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc
o Relevant Scientific Qualification (BSc in Biomedical or related Science) or currently in final year of study for a qualification approved by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU
o Must be a member or be eligible for membership of the ACSLM
o Must be registered with CORU or eligible for membership upon completion of study or in the process of applying for state registration
2. Annual registration
On appointment, practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU.
3. Health
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
4. Character
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Post Specific Requirements:
Candidates should have good technical and scientific knowledge of laboratory histopathology techniques, as well as some experience in a hospital laboratory environment.
Relevant Attachment:
Medical Scientist Histology Job Specification Feb 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr