CHIEF MEDICAL SCIENTIST BLOOD TRANSFUSIONHAEMOVIGILANCE SPECIFIED PURPOSE (1 YR MATERNITY COVER) | FULL- TIME | 35 HOURS PW (IMMEDIATE START)

Chief Medical Scientist

Blood Transfusion/Haemovigilance

Specified Purpose (1 yr Maternity Cover) Full- time 35 hours p/w

(immediate start)

The Blood Transfusion Department which is accredited to ISO 15189 processes more than 28000 tests annually providing services to NOHC and an external Private Hospital.

The Department is well equipped with technology/instrumentation; Winpath LIS Q-Pulse IH500 and Bloodtrack.

The NOHC Laboratory operates a multi-disciplinary on-call service and multi-disciplinary extended working day.

The National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh (NOHC) has 34 Orthopaedic Surgeons and is Irelands largest dedicated Orthopaedic centre the national referral centre for post-prosthetic joint infections Irelands primary referral centre for bone and soft tissue tumours and the dedicated surgical centre for the National Sarcoma Service. NOHC also provides orthopaedic oncology rehabilitation rheumatology and paediatric services and sports and exercise medicine. Home to the National Bone Bank the Hospital is affiliated with RCSI UCD and DCU as a teaching establishment. Moreover we undertake exciting research in collaboration with academic partners peers scientists engineers and industry.

Applicants should:

Hold qualifications for the post as stipulated by the Health Service Executive.

Supply evidence of Registration with CORU with the application

Have 7 yrs experience in a Blood Transfusion Laboratory as a medical scientist with two years spent in a promotional post.

For details on the particulars of qualifications and experience and a job description please contact Aoife Sunderland

Informal enquiries are welcome to Ms Marese Mullins (Laboratory Manager)

onor email

Interested candidates should apply via Rezoomo with a copy of their Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter.

Closing Date for receipt of Applications is 5 pm on Friday 24th April 2026.

-Shortlisting will take place

-Your application must be your own work and reflect your own experiences competencies and skills. Do not use AI to complete the application form

-Pay and conditions as per Department of Health guidelines.

-The National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh is an equal opportunities employer.

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Required Experience:

Chief