Specialist Medical Scientist Laboratory Quality Department at Beaumont Hospital

Dublin, Leinster, Ireland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

95880.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality management systems, ISO 15189, Laboratory accreditation, Q-Pulse, Clinical diagnostics, Staff supervision, Training coordination, Root cause analysis, Equipment management, Internal quality control, External quality assurance, Compliance, Policy implementation, Document control, Change management, Validation procedures

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Post Title: Specialist Medical Scientist - Quality Post Status: Temporary Department: General Pathology, Quality Location: Beaumont Hospital & Affiliated Sites Reports to: Laboratory Manager or other nominated Manager Salary: Appointment will be made on the Specialist Medical Scientist Scale (€75,547 - €95,880) at a point in line with Government pay policy Hours of work: Full-Time, 35 hours per week Closing Date: 12.00 Noon on 22/04/2026 Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received. Responsibilities Key Duties & Responsibilities: The specialist scientist in quality reports to the Quality Manager and has sufficient free time from other commitments to assist with implementation of the quality system on a daily basis. To perform his/her duties under the general direction of the Quality Manager To perform all aspects of work to the highest standard. To supervise and provide support and training to medical scientists, medical laboratory assistants and administration staff in the performance of their duties with respect to Qpulse and the QMS. To co-ordinate training in the Directorate, working in conjunction with the Practical Educator co-ordinator where applicable. To assist in maintaining the accreditation status of the Directorate through compliance with the requirements of ISO15189. To carry out quality management projects as allocated by and under the guidance of the Quality Manager In conjunction with the Quality Manager, ensuring compliance with relevant national, European and international standards including ISO 15189, AML-BB, relevant EU Directives, applicable INAB/EA/ILAC guidelines, INAB Regulations and Terms and Conditions, and relevant legislation. To represent the Quality Manager at meetings when required. Partaking in laboratory and quality meetings, decision making and policy implementation as appropriate. Deputy point of contact for external accreditation bodies e.g. INAB. Deputy system administrator for INAB CRM system. Assist Quality Manager with preparation for and follow up on external inspections to include recording of findings and verifying the completion of root causes analysis and corrective action as required by the reports of the inspectors. Assist Quality Manager with maintenance and overview of equipment management in the Directorate. Working under supervision of the Quality Manager ensuring the quality management system on behalf of laboratory management is established, implemented and maintained, including: Continual quality improvement Directorate quality objectives Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) Maintenance of QMn-GEN-001 Quality Manual Document Control Audits Non-conformances Change management procedures Validation procedures Internal Quality Control External Quality Assurance Maintenance and administration of the Q-Pulse System. Supplier and referral laboratory reviews. IT functionality Complaints, queries and problems. To attend courses and meetings as appropriate to maintain up to date knowledge. To perform any other duties as may be appropriate to the grade and as designated by Quality Manager. 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. Qualifications Selection Criteria: Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria. Mandatory: Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (a) Candidates for appointment must: (i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU. AND (ii) Possess one of the following NFQ Level 9 post graduate qualifications or equivalent qualification at minimum Level 9 validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine; MSc Clinical Laboratory Science, Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT). MSc Clinical Laboratory Science, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin). MSc Clinical Chemistry, University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD). MSc Biomedical Science, University of Ulster (UU) MSc Biomedical Science, Cork Institute of Technology (CIT)/University College Cork (UCC). MSc Biomedical Science, Munster Technological University (MTU)/University College Cork (UCC). MSc Molecular Pathology, Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT)/University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD). OR (iii) An equivalent qualification at minimum Level 9 validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM). OR (iv) Possess Fellowship of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine awarded before July 2018. OR (v) Have attained the Fellowship examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science (Awarded prior to 1999). AND (vi) Possess four years full time clinical experience (or an aggregate of four years’ full time clinical experience) as a medical scientist in a clinical diagnostic laboratory since qualifying as a medical scientist. AND (vii) Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the appropriate specialist area AND (viii) Demonstrate evidence of Continuous Professional Development. AND (ix) 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) 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. Annual registration (i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical 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). Desirable: Experience in management of quality management system in laboratory Experience working with INAB systems If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/ Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012. Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/ Office/ Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position. Supplementary information: The Hospital www.beaumont.ie Management Unit: www.beaumont.ie/hr Other (Please specify): Informal Enquiries ONLY to: (Please note NO APPLICATIONS will be accepted via the Informal Email) Name: John Crumlish Title: Laboratory Manager Email address: johncrumlish@beaumont.ie 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.

Responsibilities

The specialist scientist will assist in the implementation and maintenance of the laboratory quality system, ensuring compliance with ISO 15189 and other relevant standards. They will also supervise staff, coordinate training, and manage quality projects under the direction of the Quality Manager.