Senior Medical Scientist Clinical Chemistry

Servisource are hiring for a Senior Medical Scientist Clinical Chemistry on behalf of our client. Our client is a leading private hospital with facilities around Ireland.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

In collaboration with the Chief Medical Scientist and/or Laboratory Manager, the post holder will:

• Ensure efficient service delivery by adhering to established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Lead the development and introduction of new methods, equipment, reagents, and consumables, in line with hospital policy.
• Supervise and coordinate scientific and support staff, ensuring optimal allocation of resources based on patient needs, with appropriate delegation.
• Support the implementation of a patient-centered quality management program, including performance audits, client satisfaction, and ISO15189 compliance.
• Manage the registration, custody, and stock levels of laboratory reagents and consumables.
• Stay current with advancements in the field of medical science.
• Investigate incidents, complaints, and equipment issues in accordance with the department's Quality Management System, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory record-keeping policies and assist in the training and education of staff.
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and revision of Standard Operating Procedures, Policies, and Guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to both National and International standards, with active participation in internal and external quality assessments.
• Participate in performance reviews and uphold the Mission and Values of Bon Secours Health System.
• Support the hospital's efforts to achieve and maintain JCI and ISO15189 accreditation, as well as other relevant diagnostic laboratory standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, such as the Blood Directive 2002/98/EC and Medical Devices Directives.
• Complete assigned actions, including addressing non-conformances, change control, and complaints, within the required timeframe.
• Promote a safe working environment by ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations and working practices.
• Assist in developing accident prevention and management procedures in the laboratory.
• Participate in the development of the laboratory information system and contribute to financial reporting, business cases, and cost-benefit analyses for the pathology department.
• Provide leadership and motivation to the team, setting goals aligned with the hospital's performance review system.
• Support and promote ongoing education and research activities for staff.
• Participate in the execution of the Major Emergency Plan as per Laboratory Management Policy.
• Deputise in the absence of the Chief Medical Scientist.
• Collaborate with the Senior Medical Scientist on Point of Care Testing.

Essential Qualifications:

• Candidates must hold a BSc in Medical Science or Biomedical Science.
• Must also hold a MSc.
• Have 4 years clinical experience medical scientist in a clinical diagnostic laboratory.
• Demonstrate evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
• Must be registered with CORU or eligible for membership upon completion of study or in the process of applying for state registration.

If you are eligible and interested in the above role and would like to know more, please email your CV to: LMcEneaney@Servisource.ie