Staff Grade Medical Scientist, Permanent, Full-Time

at  The Rotunda Hospital

Ref No.: 2024/138 Staff Grade Medical Scientist - Microbiology/Serology
Permanent, Full-Time
The Microbiology/Serology Department offers a large repertoire of tests including those that are accredited under ISO: 15189 standards (see INAB 208MT for full scope of accreditation). Outside of routine Microbiology and Serology, the department provides an Andrology Service for the whole of Ireland. There is a number of Molecular testing available within both the Microbiology and Serology departments.
The laboratory is part of a multi-disciplinary team for the identification and management of antenatal patients with rare antibodies and those likely to cause HDN.
The post holder will participate in providing a clinical laboratory service within the Microbiology Department encompassing Serology, Andrology and Molecular Testing, that supports the clinical needs of all patients.

1. Perform routine work to the highest professional standards, as determined by the relevant laboratory Management Team
2. Be responsible for the quality of their work and carry out their duties in accordance with laboratory and hospital policy
3. Observe the strictest confidence when dealing with all aspects of patient or hospital information
4. Participation is encouraged in out-of-hours laboratory emergency work according to hospital policy.
5. In co-operation with the Consultant Head of Department, Chief Medical Scientist and other designated senior staff, participate in the introduction of new ideas and methods according to hospital policy
6. Ensuring that the laboratory operates within a quality management system that meets the requirements of ISO 15189 Medical laboratories
7. Participate as required in the registration and stock level of laboratory reagents and materials
8. Receive and record details of mishaps, complaints and defects in supplies and equipment, investigate the circumstances with appropriate team members and take the necessary action and report findings as required, and as determined by the Chief Medical Scientist
9. Ensure the policy in relation to laboratory record keeping is followed
10. Co-operate in evaluating new equipment and consumable items
11. Ensure, in co-operation with the Consultant Head of Department, Chief Medical Scientist and designated senior staff, appropriate compliance with the International and National Guidelines and standards of provision of Laboratory Services and actively participate in internal and external quality control and quality assurance
12. Participate in the provision of appropriate statistical and management information
13. Participate in the management and running of the computer-integrated laboratory system
14. Make the most effective and efficient use of development in information technology for both patient care and administrative support in a manner, which integrates well with systems throughout the organisation.
    Essential Requirements:
15. Each candidate must satisfy the requirements of the Medical Scientist -Grade Code 3875 issued by the HSE
16. Ref: EX-GEN-0106 Medical Scientist -Grade Code 3875
17. Available from the Academy of Clinical Sciences and Laboratory Medicine
18. https://acslm.ie
19. Must be registered with CORU and maintain registration
    All informal enquiries in relation to this post can be made to David Le Blanc, Chief Medical Scientist at leblancd@rotunda.ie.
    Applications should be made via this platform and should include a current Curriculum Vitae and cover letter.
    Closing Date: 29th November 2024