Job Title: Senior Medical Scientist
Department: Haematology
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week (Full-Time)
Blackrock Clinic is the leading and longest established private hospital and clinic in Ireland. Since it opened in the mid-1980s, the clinic has consistently built an unparalleled reputation in new high-tech surgical procedures, medical treatments, and ground-breaking diagnostics.
Blackrock Clinic is now part of Blackrock Health private hospital group along with the Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic, and Limerick Clinic, some of the most advanced hospitals in Irish private healthcare. As a JCI accredited hospital, Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do.
Role Purpose:
Blackrock Clinic is currently recruiting an enthusiastic CORU registered Senior Medical Scientist to join our team in the Haematology Department. The post holder will lead service delivery in order to meet the needs and requirements of its users and patients.
Qualifications/ Experience:
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Possess 4 years experience in a medical laboratory setting since qualifying as a medical scientist
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Possess the appropriate technical and interpretive skills in Haematology
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Excellent planning & organisational skills.
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Excellent leadership, interpersonal and people management skills.
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Familiarity with ISO15189 and JCI standards.
Key Responsibilities:
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To assist in the organisation and co-ordination of the Haematology / Blood Transfusion service.
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To assist in the implementation and maintenance of a quality management system that meets the requirements of ISO15189 and Joint Commission International (JCI).
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To assist in training of staff in the laboratory for the provision of routine services.
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To act as deputy for the Chief Medical Scientist when required and liaise with other senior personnel.
Why work at the Blackrock Clinic?
At the Blackrock Clinic, we are passionate about our people and believe in their development and growth. As a member of the team you can benefit from:
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Competitive salary
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Pension
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Discounted cafe
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Sports and Social club
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Discounted onsite pharmacy
Please Note:
Job descriptions are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendments to meet the changing needs of the service. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
Blackrock Clinic is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to creating an environment that promotes equality and dignity at work.
Blackrock Clinic is committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed. Please advise if you have particular requirements, so that we can look into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can contact us at [email protected]
It is essential that you have valid work permission for the Republic of Ireland to take up employment for this position, or in the case of critical skills, you must be eligible for a work permit.
