Medical Scientists – Dublin

Cpl Healthcare; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with the HSE, is recruiting a Medical Scientist to join the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh in Dublin, Finglas. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional looking to advance their career within an acute hospital setting.

The candidate will work with the Laboratory team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered service, participate in quality initiatives, and support continuing education and development within the department.

Qualifications

• Qualifications recognised by the Department of Health and Children.
• Registered with CORU on the Medical Scientists Register and maintain live annual registration.
• Membership or eligibility for ACSLM is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient-centric focus across hospital activities and ensure safe service delivery.
• Contribute to development and optimisation of the Laboratory Service to meet clinical needs.
• Assist in costing methods for laboratory services across hospital departments.
• Participate in implementing a quality management programme focused on patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Promote continuing education and research activities within the laboratory.
• Foster open communication across the hospital and with external stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Patient-focused

Education

CORU registration

ACSLM / membership

Job description

Medical Scientist – Dublin

Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with the HSE, is currently recruiting a dynamic and qualified Medical Scientist to join the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh – Dublin, Finglas. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional looking to advance their career within a acute hospital setting.

Job responsibilities:

The Medical Scientist will be expected to show initiative and self-organisation in the carrying out of the duties and responsibilities of the position. They must be able to work with and ensure a high level of cooperation, communication and teamwork with patients, technical personnel, medical and administrative staff and with equipment manufacturers and service providers.

The holder of the post will liaise and work as required with all staff and grades within the Hospital. The successful applicant will be expected to exercise initiative in the performance of their duties.

The role of the Medical Scientist, in co-operation with the Chief Medical Scientist, Senior Medical Scientists and Laboratory Manager, includes but is not limited to:

• Maintaining throughout the hospital an awareness of the primacy of patient in relation to all hospital activities and maintain a clear understanding of the importance of providing a quality and safe service to all patients.


• Participating in future development of the Laboratory Service that supports the clinical needs of the patients and is consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the Hospital.


• Participating with the Senior Medical Scientists and the Laboratory Manager in identifying and implementing operational processes to the standards of ‘best practice’ in order to optimise use of resources.


• Participating, as required, with the Senior Medical Scientists and the Laboratory Manager in costing methods for the laboratory service to other Hospital Departments.


• Participating in the implementation of a ‘quality management’ programme which is patient centred and which measures and audits performance and user satisfaction.


• Actively participating in and promoting continuing education and research activities consistent with the position.


• Promoting open communications throughout the Hospital.

The Candidate:

• Possess qualifications recognised by the Department of Health and Children and be a member of, or be eligible for membership of The Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM) or prior to 1994 Associate Membership of the Academy (ACSLM)


• Be registered with CORU– Regulating Health and Social Care Professionals on the Medical Scientists Register and maintain live annual registration.


• Candidates must have a high capacity for responsibility and individual initiative.


• Be personally motivated with the ability to empower and motivate others.


• Be able to demonstrate a patient focused approach.