Senior Medical Scientist

FHLB Des Moines; Limerick; On-site; EUR 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Health System in Ireland is seeking a Senior Medical Scientist for the new Limerick hospital site. The role centers on Haematology and Blood Transfusion, with responsibilities to co-ordinate, implement quality systems, and lead a team of skilled staff.

The successful candidate will contribute to clinical service development and patient care. The position requires an Honours BSc in Applied Science with a Masters in a relevant area, CORU registration, and a commitment to continuous

Qualifications

• BSc in Science (Applied Science) Honours is essential.
• Masters level qualification in a relevant area is essential for this specialist role.
• A strong focus on haematology and blood transfusion quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the organisation and co-ordination of the Haematology/Blood Transfusion service.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining a quality management system in Haematology/Blood Transfusion.
• Lead and train a team, promoting healthy working relationships and best practice.

Skills

Leadership

Training staff

Quality assurance

Education

BSc in Science (Applied Science) Honours

Masters degree in a relevant area

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity! Senior Medical Scientist Full-time (35 hours per week) Salary €68,007.00 - €89,790.00 dependent on relevant experience.

As part of Ireland’s largest private hospital group, Bon Secours Health System operates across the country, with over 4,000 staff members and a commitment to delivering compassionate, world-class healthcare. This new hospital in Limerick forms a key part of our ongoing investment in healthcare infrastructure, supporting our mission to provide advanced medicine and exceptional care to our patients. The hospital offers a wide range of specialist services, from cardiology to ophthalmology, and will play a pivotal role in enhancing healthcare provision in the Mid-West. We are still recruiting exceptional people to join our team as we continue to expand our services at our new state-of-the-art hospital.

Purpose of This Role

The fundamental philosophy guiding this position will be to promote and preserve the Bon Secours mission, values (Human Dignity, Integrity, Compassion, Stewardship & Service)and ethos by effective delivery of mission objectives in your capacity as a Senior Medical Scientist.

Candidate Criteria

The BSc in Science (Applied Science) Honours degree A Masters level qualification in a relevant area is an essential requirement due to this being a specialist role.

Coru Registration Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the organisation and co-ordination of the Haematology / Blood Transfusion service.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of a quality management system in Haematology / Blood Transfusion.
• Participate in developing the Haematology / Blood Transfusion service to meet the clinical needs of our patients and ensuring that the service is consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the Hospital.
• Participate in training staff as required.
• Participate in leading and training a team of skilled staff, creating and promoting healthy working relationships.
• Participate in the implementation of operational processes to the standards of ‘best practice’, in order to optimise use of resources.
• Participate in the implementation of a ‘quality management’ programme, which is patient centred and which measures and audits performance and client satisfaction.
• Actively participate in and promote continuing education and research activities consistent with the values of the Hospital.
• Promote open communications throughout the Hospital.
• Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the values of the Hospital.
• Ensure that all samples are processed in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Observe the strictest confidence when dealing with all aspects of patient or Hospital information.
• Ensure that policy relating to the Haematology Laboratory record keeping is followed.
• Co-operate in evaluating assays, equipment, consumable items and research projects.
• Participate with the Laboratory Manager in facilitating the training of students from relevant college courses.
• Actively participate in internal and external quality control and quality assurance.
• Participate as required in the provision of appropriate statistical and management information.
• Participate as required in developing the laboratory information system for the department.
• Participation in the out of hours on-call rota is mandatory.
• Participate in ensuring that effective safety procedures are in place to comply not only with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act but also within the spirit of the Hospital’s mission, vision and values, and that they are known and followed.
• Assist and co-operate with the Laboratory Management in developing procedures to be followed in preventing and managing accidents occurring in the Laboratory area.
• To perform tasks and duties in a manner that ensures compliance with relevant regulations so that the requirements of International standard ISO 15189 (current version and incorporating AML-BB Minimum Requirements for Blood Bank Compliance with Article 14 (Traceability) and Article 15 (Notification of Serious Adverse Reactions and Events) of EU Directive 2002/98/EC), JCI ACCREDITATION STANDARDS for hospitals and relevant Medical Devices Directives 93/42/EC and 98/79/EC are met.

If you're a motivated and enthusiastic with a passion for excellence, we want to hear from you!

Informal enquiries to: Ms Lisa Hogan Laboratory Manager [e-mail]

Bon Secours Health System is an equal opportunities employer. Our values of Human Dignity, Compassion, Stewardship, Service and Integrity guide everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees have the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities and perspectives, and provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

As Ireland’s largest independent hospital group, Bon Secours Health System is renowned for the quality of its service provision coupled with a rich tradition in healthcare. Bon Secours Health System CLG is a not-for-profit organisation with its mission centred on providing compassionate, world class medical treatment to all those it serves. With more than 4,000 staff, 500 leading consultants, Bon Secours treats more than 400,000 patients annually in its five modern acute hospitals in Cork, Galway, Limerick, Tralee and Dublin as well as a Care Village in Cork.

Bon Secours Health System is internationally accredited by the Joint Commission International Accreditation Standards for Hospital (JCI), the leading organisation in the international accreditation of hospitals for quality and patient safety.