Chief Medical Scientist -Haematology

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  • Dublin
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
Chief Medical Scientist -HaematologyLocation: Eccles Street, Dublin 7Contract: Full-Time, fixed term contract until October 2027.About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Chief Medical Scientist (Haematology) to join the Pathology Department. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for the clinical, scientific, managerial, and quality oversight of the Haematology laboratory service.Principal Responsibilities
  • Provide professional, clinical, and operational leadership to the Haematology laboratory, ensuring the delivery of a safe, effective, patient‑centred service in line with organisational objectives.
  • Exercise line management responsibility for laboratory staff, including service planning, workload allocation, performance management, and staff development, to meet clinical and service demands.
  • Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the quality management system, ensuring compliance with JCI accreditation requirements, ISO 15189, and all relevant statutory and regulatory standards.
  • Work collaboratively with Consultant Haematologists and clinical stakeholders in relation to clinical governance, laboratory practices, and service development.
  • Develop, implement, and regularly review standard operating procedures, policies, and guidelines, ensuring alignment with best practice, professional standards, and scope of practice.
  • Manage laboratory budgets, resources, and service activity, ensuring effective utilisation of resources while maintaining high standards of care and quality.
  • Oversee the procurement, validation, maintenance, and lifecycle management of laboratory equipment, supporting innovation and service enhancement.
  • Monitor, analyse, and report key performance indicators and laboratory activity data to support risk management, audit, and continuous quality improvement.
  • Participate in the recruitment, induction, training, supervision, and continuing professional development (CPD) of laboratory staff in line with organisational policies.
  • Ensure accurate, timely, and confidential documentation, reporting, and record‑keeping of laboratory investigations and results.
  • Promote a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation, risk assessments, and infection prevention and control requirements.
  • Maintain professional competence and remain informed of advances in Haematology laboratory science, professional guidance, and regulatory developments relevant to the role.
Professional qualifications, registration, essential skills & knowledge.Candidates must:a. possess the bachelor’s in science (Applied Science) Honours degree (Biomedical option) from the University of Dublin/ Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street.orb. possess the bachelor’s in science Honours degree in Biomedical Science from the Joint University College Cork - Cork Institute of Technology course.orc. possess the Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences of the Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street or the Cork Institute of Technology awarded prior to 1994,ord. possess a recognised qualification at least equivalent to (a) or (b) abovee. possess a recognised qualification at least equivalent to (c) above awarded prior to 1994andf. possess a postgraduate degree in the field of Medical Laboratory Scienceorg. have attained the fellowship examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science.andh. possess fellowship of the Academy of Medical Laboratory Science (FAMLS) or be eligible for fellowshipandi. Must be registered with CORU or eligible for membership upon completion of study or eligible for membership and in the process of applying for state registrationandj. Have at least 7 years’ experience in a medical laboratory since qualifying as a medical laboratory technician, two years of which were spent in a promotional post.The successful candidate should possess good interpersonal skills and awareness / sensitivity towards patient’s needs.Job description available on request.MATER PRIVATE NETWORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

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