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Role: Medical Scientist (Haemotology/Bloodtransfusion)

Contract: 3 year specified purpose contract

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, over five days per week, plus on call obligation (pro rata)

Salary: HSE salary scale, aligned with experience

Join a hospital that truly values its people where support, professional development, and staff wellbeing come first. With a reputation for exceptional staff retention, long service, and a genuine commitment to workplace wellness, this is your opportunity to thrive in a positive, collaborative, and forward-thinking laboratory environment.

Excel Recruitment are seeking a dedicated and experienced Staff Grade Medical Scientist on behalf of a dynamic Haematology/Blood Transfusion department within a highly regarded hospital in north Dublin.

This role offers you the opportunity to work under the leadership of a highly supportive Chief Medical Scientist and laboratory manager, who fosters a collaborative and empowering work environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality diagnostic services, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of laboratory results, and contributing to the overall patient care pathway. You will play a crucial role in the ongoing success of the growth and expansion of the laboratory.

On Call Rota: Candidates will be placed on the multi-disciplinary (Biochemistry/Haematology/Blood Transfusion) on-call Rota contingent upon the Hospital being satisfied that they have the required competency and experience to work on call.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine laboratory scientific work to the highest standard in accordance with the Department’s policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Receive training and maintain competence in all relevant areas of the laboratory services.
• Support colleagues and work collaboratively with all team members.
• Participate in service development and improvement.
• Participate in evaluating equipment, reagents, and consumables.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with international and national guidelines and standards for the provision of service and actively participate in internal quality control and external quality assessment.
• Participate in performance review and development and in continuous professional development.
• Adhere to all laboratory’s standard operating procedures, policies, and guidelines.
• Participate in facilitating arrangements for educating and training staff.

Qualifications:

• BSc in Medical Science or equivalent
• Current registration with CORU or eligibility for registration is required.
• Knowledge and experience of working in an ISO15189 accredited Medical Laboratory.
• Experience using a Laboratory Information Management System
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex information to non-specialists.
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Team Player
• Good Communication Skills

Your rewards:

• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and competitive annual leave 27 days.
• Paid sick leave
• Free Parking
• Flexible work patterns
• You will be eligible to join an excellent defined contribution (DC) Pension scheme.
• Full paid maternity leave
• Subsidised hospital restaurant
• A positive and collaborative work environment
• A strong commitment to continuous professional development for employees, providing numerous opportunities for growth and career advancement.
• Commitment to work-life balance and employee wellness.
• You will become part of an outstanding team, where you will have access to cutting edge technology and resources.
• Many of the top Irish medical consultants practice in this hospital
• You will be employed in a cohesive and expanding environment with a history of rewarding excellence, supporting your career growth through continuous learning and development.
• Supportive leadership that values innovation and excellence.

How to Apply:
Whether you’re an experienced Medical Scientist ready to take the next step, or a recent graduate eager to begin your career, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Charlene Cooke

by email or by telephone 089-9455139.