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A short listing exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application. The criteria for ranking and or short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. In the event of a high volume of applications additional shortlisting criteria may be utilised.

The duties of the post of Chief Medical Scientist in Haematology are:-

• To perform his/her duties under the direction of the Consultant Haematologists in charge and the Laboratory Manager
• To ensure that the technical work carried out in the department is to the highest standard and reflects patient needs.
• To provide guidance and support to medical scientists and medical Laboratory Assistants in the performance of their duties.
• Participate in the selection, development, modification, validation and verification of methods
• To review, release, and report results
• To liaise with the Information Technology Systems Manager and to ensure that staff are adequately trained so as to make the most efficient and effective use of the systems.
• To organise the workflow thereby ensuring all areas of the work are adequately covered.
• To collaborate with the Consultant Haematologist in the maintenance of efficiency and the introduction of new methods in the Laboratory, including research, when appropriate and or feasible.
• To monitor the internal and external quality assurance programmes and to take remedial action as required.
• To oversee and implement measures for the safety, health and welfare of all staff.
• To collaborate and prepare submissions for ECC in association with the Directorate Business Manager
• To facilitate the education and training of staff in accordance with professional guidelines.
• To facilitate the education and training of student medical scientists in accordance with college guidelines.
• To encourage the professional development of staff.
• To ensure that equipment is properly maintained and kept in a serviceable condition.
• To be responsible for the stock control of all reagents consumables and minor equipment, this involves pricing, ordering and budgeting of same.
• To ensure all aspects of ISO15189 accreditation are maintained or improved.
• To keep records of annual leave, sick leave, study leave etc. of Medical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants and to submit monthly sick leave absences to the Human Resources Department.
• To provide statistical and management information to the relevant hospital authority as required.
• To represent the Department at hospital meetings as required.
• To perform any other duties appropriate to the office.

The job description is an outline of the post as it is currently perceived by the hospital and will be subject to review and amendment. This job description will therefore be subject to change in light of the various strategies for the hospital and the development of the Clinical Directorate model and any future developments that arise and will evolve and change over time.
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