Chief Medical Scientist Microbiology

Lead the daily operation and performance of the Microbiology Service ensuring high standards of quality efficiency and patient-centred care.

Provide strategic clinical and professional leadership to deliver an effective efficient and quality-assured laboratory service.

Collaborate with pathology laboratory and hospital management to develop and implement strategic plans projects and service improvements.

Lead the implementation of new procedures technologies IT systems equipment upgrades and innovative methodologies within the Microbiology Service.

Ensure compliance with laboratory accreditation and quality standards including ISO 15189 JCI INAB HIQA IVDR and relevant legislation and regulations.

Oversee quality assurance risk management audits non-conformances complaints policies procedures and the ongoing maintenance of laboratory accreditation.

Promote a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation hospital safety policies emergency procedures and regular safety audits.

Lead education training research and continuing professional development initiatives for medical scientists students and multidisciplinary staff.

Manage financial administrative human IT equipment and stock resources effectively while ensuring delivery of a cost-effective high-quality service.

Support effective staff management through recruitment induction scheduling performance development training motivation communication and promotion of positive working relationships.

Hold a relevant Bachelors degree in Medical Science Biomedical Science or Medical Laboratory Science from a recognised Irish institution or an equivalent qualification validated by ACSLM.

Possess an approved NFQ Level 9 postgraduate qualification in Clinical Laboratory Science Microbiology Biomedical Science Molecular Pathology or an equivalent Level 9 qualification validated by ACSLM.

Candidates holding the Fellowship examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science awarded prior to 1999 may also meet the postgraduate qualification requirement.

Have a minimum of seven years full-time clinical experience or an aggregate equivalent as a Medical Scientist in a clinical diagnostic laboratory following qualification.

Have at least two years experience in a promotional post demonstrating relevant professional and supervisory experience.

Demonstrate a strong commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and maintain up-to-date professional knowledge and skills.

Be registered with CORU or eligible for registration/membership as required for the position.