• Provide support for all of the Laboratory information and technology (IT) systems including the LIS, Q-Pulse, Hanwell and associated infrastructure & applications.

• Respond to all requests for assistance and problem solving in relation to IT within the Laboratory.

• Manage the rollout of software & hardware infrastructure implementations.

• Liaise with HSE OoCIO and IT suppliers/vendors on IT related activities.

• Manage compliance with organisational quality management, accreditation, ICT and data protection standards.

• Liaise with other IT Scientists in the region.

Service Management

• Participate in implementing a laboratory service that supports the clinical needs of the patients and is consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the Health Service Executive.

• Participate with the Laboratory Manager and relevant others in identifying and implementing operational processes to the standard of ‘best practice’ in order to optimise use of resources.

• Participate in the production of the annual departmental report as well as other relevant annual reports.

• Be responsible for performance, maintenance, condition, quality control and record keeping of all instruments within assigned areas of the laboratory. Ensure all equipment malfunctions are investigated, reported and resolved accordingly.

Quality

• Participate in the implementation of a quality management system which is patient centred and which measures and audits performance and user satisfaction.

• Ensure appropriate compliance with international and national guidelines and legal and professional standards for the provision of relevant laboratory services and actively participate in internal and external quality assurance.

• Participate in setting policies, standards and best practice guidelines.

• Participate in relevant accreditation processes.

• Participate in the preparation and review of QMS documentation IT in accordance with the laboratory’s quality and document control procedures.

• Participate in the reporting of non-conformances, complaints, incidents and near misses and perform corrective actions as required.

• Participate in audits as required.

Financial

• Implement procurement, invoicing and expenditure controls in line with departmental and National Financial Regulations.

• Provide appropriate statistical and verification information to the Laboratory Management team.

• Participate in the preparation of budget estimates including business cases for new technology and a planned programme for replacing capital equipment or other such duties as are required from time to time by the laboratory manager.

Staff Management
Education & Training
Risk, Health & Safety

• Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.

• Be registered on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU.

• Possess one of the following NFQ Level 9 post graduate qualifications or equivalent qualification at minimum Level 9 validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine.

• Possess four years full time clinical experience (or an aggregate of four years’ full time clinical experience) as a medical scientist in a clinical diagnostic laboratory since qualifying as a medical scientist.

• Demonstrate evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

• Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

• Practitioners must maintain annual registration on Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU.

• Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).

• Demonstrate sufficient theoretical, practical, and clinical knowledge to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role and to develop, maintain, monitor and evaluate new and emerging trends.

• Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of LIS and other IT systems in use in the Pathology Department and MRHP.

• Demonstrate knowledge of Quality Management System and Accreditation to ISO 15189 Standard, and in particular the IT requirements.

• Demonstrate experience in documentation preparation and staff training.

• Demonstrate evidence of good computer/IT skills and knowledge.

• Demonstrate evidence of project management skills, teamwork and problem solving.

• Planning and Managing Resources

• Commitment to Providing a Quality Service

• Evaluating Information and Judging Situations

• Managing & Developing (Self & Others)

• Communication Skills