Medical Scientists - Dublin

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

Job summary

Cpl Healthcare, in partnership with the HSE, invites applications for a Medical Scientist at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh in Dublin. This acute hospital setting offers opportunities to advance clinical laboratory expertise in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will be registered with CORU, with ACSLM membership or eligibility, and will demonstrate initiative, patient focus, and strong teamwork to support high-quality diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Must be a medical scientist registered with CORU.
• Member of ACSLM or eligible for ACSLM membership.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Patient-centered approach with a focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Liaise and work with staff at the hospital and external service providers.
• Maintain awareness of patient primacy and ensure high-quality, safe service.
• Collaborate with senior scientists and Laboratory Manager to optimise processes and resources.
• Promote continuing education, research activities and open communication throughout the Hospital.

Education

Qualified Medical Scientist

CORU registration

ACSLM membership or eligibility

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.