Job Description

We are currently looking for a Medical Scientist, Senior (Incorporating Lab IT) with experience in LIS and other IT systems in use in the Pathology Department and MRHP, to work for one of our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Information Technology

  • 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


Requirements

  • 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.
OR An equivalent qualification at minimum Level 9 validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM).
OR Have attained the Fellowship examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science (Awarded prior to 1999).
  • 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).

Knowledge & Experience relevant to the role:
  • 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

APPLY NOW