Medical Scientist, Microbiology

2 days ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland UNAVAILABLE Full time
Overview

Post Title:

Medical Scientist, Microbiology

Post Status:

Temporary

Department:

Microbiology Laboratory

Location:

Beaumont Hospital & Affiliated Sites

Reports to:

Chief Medical Scientist / Senior Medical Scientist in charge

Salary:

Appointment will be made on the Medical Scientist Scale (€44,331 - €72,268, LSI1 €73,667) at a point in line with Government pay policy

Hours of work:

Full-Time, 35 hours per week

Closing Date:

12 Noon on 05/09/2025

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

Responsibilities

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

1. To report to the Chief Medical Scientist in the Microbiology Department. However the chosen candidate may be required to report on a day to day basis to the designated Senior Medical Scientist.2. To observe the strictest confidence when dealing with all aspects of patient or Hospital information.3. To perform scientific procedures and all associated work, to the highest professional standard as determined by the Consultant in Charge/Chief Medical Scientist.4. To participate in training and supervision of new and existing staff and students as required.5. To actively participate in CPD programmes and maintain up to date knowledge and promote continuing education and research activities consistent with the post.6. To co-operate in evaluating equipment, consumables, reagents and processes and to participate in research projects.7. In co-operation with the Consultant in Charge/Chief Medical Scientist /designated senior staff, to ensure appropriate compliance with International and National Guidelines and Standards, for the provision of Microbiology laboratory services. 8. To actively participate in maintaining and developing the QMS system in compliance with ISO15189, including active participation in internal and external quality assurance.9. To actively participate in the accreditation process in the department including the Joint Review process.10. To participate in ensuring that effective safety procedures are in place to comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act and to assist and co-operate with the Laboratory Management team in developing procedures to be followed in preventing and managing accidents occurring in the work area.11. To co-operate with and promote excellent hygiene standards in the workplace.12. To perform such other duties appropriate to the office as may be assigned to him/her by an officer designated by the Board in consultation with the Consultant in Charge/Chief Medical Scientist.

The job description is an outline of the post as it is currently perceived by the hospital and will be subject to review and amendment. This job description will therefore be subject to change in light of the various strategies for the hospital and the development of the Clinical Directorate model and any future developments that arise and will evolve and change over time.

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.

Qualifications

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.

OR

(ii) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 1 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU.

The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Medical Scientists Registration

Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th March 2021.

AND

(iii) 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

(iv) 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. Applicable to Section 38 applicants only).

Annual registration * (Applicable to Section 38 Applicants only*)

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

Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists 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).

Health

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Character

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Note 1*

Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before 31st March 2019 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 31st March 2014 and 31st March 2019 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005.

Note 2*

For information in relation to the type of applicants – please click on this link:

Students who are graduating in May or June 2025 are encouraged to apply as well.

Supplementary information:

The Hospital

Management Unit:

Other (Please specify):

Informal Enquiries ONLY to: (Please note NO APPLICATIONS will be accepted via the Informal Email)

Name:

Paula Conran

Title:

Chief Medical Scientist, Microbiology

Email address:

A short listing exercise may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application. The criteria for ranking and or short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. In the event of a high volume of applications additional shortlisting criteria may be utilised.

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