Senior Medical Scientist

2 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Beacon Hospital Full time

Job Title: Senior Medical Scientist - Biochemistry

Department: Pathology Laboratory

Reports to: Chief Medical Scientist-Biochemistry Laboratory Manager

Date: 2024

Overall Purpose of Role

This role involves assistance with the day-to-day operations and management of the Biochemistry Laboratory.

Performance of role in accordance with the mission, values, vision and strategic plan of the Hospital.

This role will require the ability to work both independently and as a team member interacting with various hospital departments, in order to streamline and improve current Pathology Laboratory services, under the direction of the Laboratory Manager and Consultant Chemical Pathologist.

Responsibilities and Deliverables

  • This role involves day-to-day operations and management of the Biochemistry Laboratory. This includes processing of biochemistry samples (routine and urgent), staff rostering, quality activities relevant to ISO 15189 laboratory accreditation and Joint Commission International (JCI)-hospital wide accreditation, introduction/ repatriation of tests including verification, optimisation of IT processes to streamline activities, control and management of budgetary activities etc.
  • Assist in applying and implementing operational procedures up to "best practice" standard in order to optimise use of resources.
  • Assist in the implementation of a quality management programme that is patient centred and which measures and audits performance and client satisfaction.

Service Delivery

  • Perform scientific work to the required JCI Accreditation Standards, as determined by the Laboratory Manager.
  • Achieve compliance with INAB Accreditation standards and associated quality activities.
  • Prioritise and organise work during busy periods and co-ordinate multiple concurrent testing.
  • Co-operate with the relevant staff in new ideas and technologies according to the Hospital policies.
  • Receive and record details concerning mishaps, complaints and defects in supplies and equipment, investigate the circumstances as required, and report findings to laboratory management.
  • Facilitate and participate with medical and scientific staff in evaluating drugs, equipment, consumable items and research projects.
  • Participate in professional development, through self learning and formal courses or informal on the job training.

Staff Management

  • Participate as required in the training of the laboratory team.
  • Be professional, punctual and dedicated member of the laboratory team promoting good open communications.
  • Communicate clearly and courteously to members of the laboratory team and all clients of the hospital.

Health and Safety

  • Participate in ensuring that effective safety procedures are in place to comply with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act as within hospital policy.
  • Assist and co-operate with laboratory Management Team in developing procedures to be followed in preventing and managing accidents occurring in the Laboratory area.

Quality

  • Participate in the implementation of ISO 15189 standards and quality management programmes.
  • Actively participate in internal and external quality control and assurance programmes
  • Ensure adherence to all codes of and guidelines relating to professional practice and including the maintenance of Quality Assurance standards.

Information Technology

  • Participate as required in developing the laboratory information system relevant to specific projects.
  • Facilitate the collection, interpretation and presentation of data and information relevant to specific projects, activity, staffing and expenditure according to the Hospital's reporting needs.

Review

  • Achievement of laboratory and personal objectives is facilitated by review.
  • Participate in review process as outlined by the Laboratory Management team.
  • Any other duties deemed appropriate to the post. Please note that the duties of this post may change over time.

Flexibility

  • This post requires a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service. Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager.

Qualifications

  • Degree and MSc in Biomedical Science
  • CORU registration

Experience

  • A minimum of 4 years of experience in biochemistry
  • Post qualification experience.
  • Experience in protein electrophoresis

Skills & Abilities

  • Co-ordinate with laboratory management and other hospital departments to ensure delivery of an appropriate laboratory service.
  • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a professional and dedicated attitude.
  • Demonstrate adaptability to the rapid changes taking place in the health services.

Knowledge &Understanding

  • Be familiar with laboratory information systems.
  • Appreciation of all aspects of the provision of a modern laboratory service.
  • Be aware of the application of modern methods in laboratory science.
  • Be familiar with legislation as it pertains to the provision of a quality laboratory service.
  • Demonstrate the capacity to be part of a team.
  • Be familiar with other hospital departments and their relationships with the laboratory.
  • Be familiar with current health and safety legislation as it pertains to the laboratory.
  • Be familiar with the accreditation criteria and objectives.

This job description is an outline of current broad areas of responsibility and accountability and should not be regarded as a comprehensive listing. As the role develops in the Hospital this job description may be reviewed in light of possible new structures and changing needs of the Hospital.

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