Haemovigilance Officer

National-Maternity-Hospita; Dublin; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Maternity Hospital on Dublin’s Holles Street is seeking a Haemovigilance Officer for a permanent, full-time contract. The role requires registration with NMBI as a nurse with at least five years post-registration hospital experience or CORU registration as Medical Scientist with 4+ years post-qualification experience.

Salary ranges from €62,699 to €76,921 gross per annum, with monthly/fortnightly payment. Hours are 35 per week. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Registered on the general division of the register of nurses with NMBI and 5+ years post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting.
• CORU registered Medical Scientist eligible for fellowship with minimum 4 years post-qualification experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with EU Blood Directive and ISO 15189 standards.
• Maintain professional development and uphold high standards of practice.
• Demonstrate good character and health fit for duties.

Skills

NMBI Registered Nurse

Post-registration nursing experience

CORU Registered Medical Scientist

Education

Nursing qualification

Medical Scientist qualification

Tools

EU Blood Directive 2002/98/EC

ISO 15189 accreditation

Job description

The National Maternity Hospital on Dublin’s Holles Street was established in 1894 and celebrated its centenary in 1994. Employing approximately 820 people, it is the largest maternity hospital in the State as measured by annual deliveries and also one of Europe’s largest maternity hospitals. The hospital mainly provides obstetric, gynaecology and neonatal services. The original focus of the service was the poor people of the districts surrounding Holles Street, Dublin however continuous change a

The National Maternity Hospital on Dublin’s Holles Street was established in 1894 and celebrated its centenary in 1994. Employing approximately 820 people, it is the largest maternity hospital in the State as measured by annual deliveries and also one of Europe’s largest maternity hospitals. The hospital mainly provides obstetric, gynaecology and neonatal services. The original focus of the service was the poor people of the districts surrounding Holles Street, Dublin however continuous change a Show more

Description

Haemovigilance Officer

This is a permanent, Full-Time contract of employment

The successful candidate will have:

• Registered on the general division of the register of nurses with NMBI, with at least five years post registration nursing experience in an acute hospital setting

OR

• CORU registered Medical Scientist, eligible for fellowship of the Academy of Medical Laboratory Science, with a minimum of 4 years satisfactory post-qualification experience. (Refer to Senior Medical Scientist Person Specification below)
• Working knowledge of the EU Blood Directive 2002/98/EC, SI 360 of 2005, and ISO 15189 accreditation
• Show evidence of continuing professional development
• Be of good character and in a state of health fit for the duties of the post

TENURE: This is a Full Time permanent contract of employment.

REMUNERATION: Remuneration is in accordance with salary scales approved by the Department of Health/Health Service Executive. The salary scale for this post currently ranges from €62,699 to €76,921 gross per annum (Grade Clinical Midwife Specialist band 2313). Assimilation onto the scale is based on relevant work experience and in accordance with circular 17/0213 for existing permanent employees. Payment is made on a monthly/fortnightly basis by credit transfer.

HOURS: Senior Medical Scientist: 35 hours per week, exclusive of unpaid rest breaks. Nursing/Midwifery: 35 hours per week, exclusive of unpaid rest breaks.

ANNUAL LEAVE: 210 working hours per annum.

The National Maternity Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer