Senior Medical Scientist, Near Patient Testing/POCT

Post Title:
Senior Medical Scientist (Near Patient Testing/POCT)
Post Status:
Specified Purpose
Department
Laboratory Directorate
Location:
Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9
Reports to:
Chief Medical Scientist NPT
Salary:
Appointment will be made on Medical Scientist Senior salary scale (€66,667- €88,021) at a point in line with Government pay policy.
Hours of work:
35 hours per week
Closing Date:

12 noon on Friday 01.08.2025

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform duties under the general direction of the Chief Medical Scientist.
To perform all aspects of technical work to the highest standard.
To organise the technical programme so that work patterns are efficiently maintained.
Evaluate and register stock levels of NPT reagent, equipment, consumable items and other inventory as appropriate.
Assist Chief Medical Scientist in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
To carry out routine inspections of laboratory equipment in charge and to ensure that the equipment is properly maintained and kept in serviceable condition.
To collaborate with the Chief Medical Scientist in the maintenance of efficiency and the introduction of new methods in the laboratory.
To assist in implementing measures for the safety, health and welfare of all the staff.
To assist in the training of student medical scientists, on call personnel, junior medical staff and visiting workers as required.
To assist in achieving and maintaining the ISO15189 and POCT ISO 22870 and NPT Guidelines accreditation status of the department.
To represent the Chief Medical Scientist at meetings when required.
To attend courses and meetings as appropriate to maintain up to date knowledge.
To perform any other duties as may be appropriate to the grade.

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:

Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc

(a) Candidates for appointment must:

(i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU.

AND

(ii) 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 (DIT).
MSc Clinical Laboratory Science, Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin).
MSc Clinical Chemistry, University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD).
MSc Biomedical Science, University of Ulster (UU)
MSc Biomedical Science, Cork Institute of Technology (CIT)/University College Cork (UCC).
MSc Biomedical Science, Munster Technological University (MTU)/University College Cork (UCC).
MSc Molecular Pathology, Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT)/University of Dublin, Trinity College (TCD).

OR

(iii) An equivalent qualification at minimum Level 9 validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM).

OR

(iv) Possess Fellowship of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine awarded before July 2018.

OR

(v) Have attained the Fellowship examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science

(Awarded prior to 1999).

AND

(vi) 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.

AND

(vii) Demonstrate evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

AND

(viii) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

AND

(ix) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.

Annual registration

(i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Medical

Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Registration Board at CORU

AND

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

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

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

Informal Enquiries ONLY to: (Please note NO APPLICATIONS will be accepted via the Informal Email)
Name: Gemma O’Brien
Title: Chief Medical Scientist Near Patient Testing/ John Crumlish, Laboratory Manager
Email: gemmaobrien@beaumont.ie