Post Title:

Senior Medical Scientist, Blood Transfusion

Post Status:

Temporary Specified Purpose Contract

Department

CD Laboratory, Blood Transfusion 

Location:

Beaumont Hospital or other affiliated sites 

Reports to:

Chief Medical Scientist

Salary:

Appointment will be made on the Senior Medical Scientist Scale (€68,687 - €90,688) at a point in line with Government pay policy

Hours of work: 

35 hours

Closing Date:

12.00 noon on 15/07/2026

Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.

 DUTIES

1. To perform his/her duties under the general direction of the Chief Medical Scientist.
2. To perform all aspects of technical work to the highest standard.
3. To supervise and provide guidance and support to medical scientists and medical laboratory assistants in the performance of their duties.
4. To organise the technical programme so that work patterns are efficiently maintained.
5. To carry out routine inspections of laboratory equipment in his/her charge and to ensure that the equipment is properly maintained and kept in serviceable condition.
6. To collaborate with the Chief Medical Scientist in the maintenance of efficiency and the introduction of new methods in the laboratory.
7. To assist in implementing measures for the safety, health and welfare of all the staff.
8. To assist in the training of student medical scientists, on call personnel, junior medical staff and visiting workers as required.
9. To assist in maintaining the ISO15189 accredited status of the department.

10      To fulfil CPD requirements.

11. To organise, monitor, assess and report on the appropriate Internal and External QA schemes.

12      To order reagents/equipment as required by the department.

13      To represent the Chief Medical Scientist at meetings when required.

14. To attend courses and meetings as appropriate to maintain up to date knowledge.
15. To perform any other duties as may be appropriate to the grade.

These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the service. The post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post, which may be assigned from time to time, and to contribute to the development of the post while in office. This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances. It is not intended to be exhaustive but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which individuals work.

Selection Criteria: 

Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. 

Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.

Mandatory:

1           PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, ETC.

• Candidates for appointment must possess:
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Science from the Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT).

Or

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biomedical Science, Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT).

Or

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

AND

Diploma in Clinical Laboratory Practice.

Or

• Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science, Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) or Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT)

AND

Bachelor in Science (Applied Science) Honours degree (Biomedical option) from the University of Dublin/Dublin Institute of Technology (Awarded prior to 2002).

Or

• Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Cork Institute of Technology (CIT)

AND

BSc (Honours) Biomedical Sciences, University College Cork (UCC). (Awarded prior to 2013).

Or

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences of the Dublin Institute of Technology, (DIT) or the Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) (Awarded prior to 1994).

Or

• Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science awarded before 1997 by Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) or Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT).

Or

• An equivalent qualification validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM).

And

• 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;
• MSc Clinical Laboratory Science, Dublin Institute of Technology. MSc Clinical Chemistry, University of Dublin, Trinity College.
• MSc Biomedical Science, University of Ulster.
• MSc Biomedical Science, Cork Institute of Technology / University College Cork.
• MSc Molecular Pathology, Dublin Institute of Technology / University of Dublin, Trinity College.

Or

• Have attained the Fellowship examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science (Awarded prior to 1999).

And

• Possess four years full time clinical experience (or an aggregate of four years’ clinical experience) as a medical scientist in a clinical diagnostic laboratory since qualifying as a medical scientist. And (xii) Demonstrate evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

And

(b) 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.

And

As of 31^st March 2021 registration with CORU is required in order to practice as a medical scientist in Ireland.

If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/ Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012.

Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/ Office/ Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position

Supplementary information:

The Hospital www.beaumont.ie
Management Unit: www.beaumont.ie/hr

Informal Enquiries ONLY to:
Name:  Janice O'Shaughnessy

Title:   Chief Medical Scientist

Email: janiceoshaughnessy@beaumont.ie