MRHP-12-25-363 Senior Medical Scientist - Haematology

Senior Medical Scientist - Haematology

MRHP-12-25-363

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise

Location of Post:

Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise

There is currently one permanent, whole-time Senior Medical Scientist – Haematology vacancy available in the Laboratory at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for a Senior Medical Scientist – Haematology from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full-time or part-time duration may be filled.

Informal Enquiries:

For further information about the role, please contact:

Frances Earley

Chief Medical Scientist – Haematology / Blood Transfusion

Pathology Department, Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise

Email: frances.earley@hse.ie

Tel: 057 869 6840

HR Point of Contact:

The HSE Dublin and Midlands is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact:

Sophie Larkin

Human Resources Team Lead

HSE Dublin and Midlands

Email: sophie.larkin@hse.ie

Tel: 087 703 1406

Purpose of the Post:

• In co-operation with the Laboratory Manager, Chief Medical Scientists and additional Laboratory personnel, the post holder will participate in the delivery of a quality laboratory service that supports the clinical needs of the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise’s patients / service users and is consistent with the Laboratory Quality Statement, mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the organisation.
• Provide strategic, clinical and scientific leadership on the delivery of an accredited, effective, efficient, quality assured and patient centred laboratory service.
• Liaise with the relevant Chief Medical Scientist to ensure the practices meets the requirements of the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise’s Pathology Department and service users.
• In conjunction with the Laboratory IT Scientist, support the development, implementation and management of current and future laboratory information and technology systems ensuring compliance with organisational quality, accreditation, ICT and data protection standards.
• Develop a shared sense of commitment and participation among all staff in the planning and development of the service from a quality service perspective.
• Keep the Hospital Manager, Clinical Director or designate and the Laboratory Manager appraised of any significant development / issues within his / her area of responsibility and perform such additional duties as may be agreed from time to time.
• Interdepartmental co-operation and teamwork is an essential component of providing an integrated Pathology service at the Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise. The post holder may be required to work in departments outside their primary remit as the need arises.

Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications and / or Experience:

1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.

(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition have the following: -

(i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration as a Medical Scientist on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU.

OR

(ii) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 1 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th of March 2021.

AND

(iii) Possess a Master’s Qualification (MSc) or equivalent (NFQ Level 9) postgraduate qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) maintained by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) in a Science related discipline, as relevant to the role. Validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine.

OR

(iv) An equivalent qualification at minimum Level 9 validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM).

OR

(v) Possess Fellowship of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine awarded before July 2018.

OR

(vi) Have attained the Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Science by examination or thesis (awarded prior to 1999).

AND

(vii) Possess three years full-time clinical experience (or an aggregate of three years’ full-time clinical experience) as a medical scientist in a clinical diagnostic laboratory since qualifying as a medical scientist.

AND

(viii) Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the required area of specialism / role.

AND

(ix) Candidates must 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.

AND

(x) Candidates must 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.

OR

For a section 91 candidate you must submit proof of application for registration see criterion 1a (ii).

2. Annual Registration

(i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU.

AND

(ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).

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.

Note 1*

Section 91: Candidates who qualified before the 31st of March 2019 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years full-time (or an aggregate of 2 years full-time), between the 31st of March 2014 and the 31st of March 2019 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005.

Post Specific Requirements

Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in Haematology as relevant to the role.