APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE POSITION OF MEDICAL SCIENTIST IN THE HAEMATOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF ST. VINCENT’S UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL.

Purpose of the post: The post holder will work as part of a team in co-operation with the Consultant Head of Department, Chief Medical Scientist and Laboratory Manager to ensure that the Laboratory service operates to the highest standards and that best practice is maintained.
St. Vincent’s University Hospital performs a large range of tests, both routine and specialised, for this hospital and the hospitals in the local region. There is opportunity in each department for exposure to specialised areas such as Haemostasis, advanced morphology, Immunophenotyping and Stem cell enumeration in Haematology. The broad coverage of sub-specialities gives plenty of scope for CPD / MSc projects and research.
The department is involved in the education of undergraduate and postgraduate students in Biomedical Science. Laboratory staff are encouraged and supported to engage in further education and training including MSc courses. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is facilitated by attending hospital seminars/meetings /MDT’s and attendance at external conferences. There is also a Journal Club every Friday from September to June.
The post-holder will join the Department of Haematology at a time of exciting developments.
Current plansin Haematology include the replacement of the Haematology and Coagulation analysers to more modern technologies including the implementation of Digital morphology. Other areas include the expansion of the Immunophenotyping service and support for the Tissue Establishment Stem cell program. Within the next few years there is the planned move of the National Maternity Hospital on site and to amalgamate the Laboratory services.
Informal Enquiries or Role Specific Enquiries: Haematology: Mr. Ciarán Mooney, Chief Medical Scientist, Haematology. Email: ciaranmooney@svhg.ie or Mr Donal Murphy, Laboratory Manager – d.murphy@svuh.ie
A panel may be formed to fill upcoming permanent and temporary vacancies.
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