Senior Medical Scientist, Microbiology

Purpose of Role:

• The post holder will be expected to live CHI values and be child-centered, compassionate, progressive and will act with respect, excellence and integrity.
• Assist in implementing a clinical laboratory service that supports the clinical needs of the patients
• Support the implementation of a ‘quality management’ programme which is patient centred and which measures and audits performance and client satisfaction
• Assist in training and leading a team of skilled staff, creating and promoting healthy working relationships
• Identify and implement operational processes to the standard of best practice in order to optimise use of resources

Essential Criteria:

Candidates must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the post, possess:

• Bachelor in Science (Applied Science) Honours degree (Biomedical option) from the Technological University of Dublin, Grangegorman (A)

OR

• Bachelor in Science Honours degree in Biomedical Science from the Joint University College Cork – Cork Institute of Technology course (B)

OR

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences of the Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street or the Cork Institute of Technology awarded prior to 1994 (C)

OR

• Possess Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences of the Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street or Cork Institute of Technology or the Galway/ Mayo Institute of Technology (awarded prior to 1997) (C)

OR

• A recognised qualification at least equivalent to (A) (B) or (C) above;

AND

• A postgraduate degree in the field of Medical Laboratory Science

OR

• Have attained the fellowship examination of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences

AND

• Be registered with CORU by 31st March 2021

AND

• Applicants who qualified outside Ireland must provide evidence from CORU Medical Scientist Registration Board that their qualifications have been approved for Medical Scientist and meet criteria for recognition including CORU Application Reference number .

In Addition:

• Have at least 4 years’ experience in a Medical laboratory since qualifying as a Medical Scientist.
• Have experience working in a Microbiology medical laboratory.

How to Apply & Informal Enquires:

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.*

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is January 12th by 11:45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Jennifer Cleary, Laboratory Manager, Jennifer.cleary@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Recruitment; Recruitment@childrenshealthireland.ie