The Health Service Executive (HSE) is seeking a Senior Medical Scientist (POCT) to join the laboratory team at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. This permanent, whole-time role focuses on delivering and overseeing high-quality point-of-care testing (POCT) services in line with ISO 15189 standards. An excellent opportunity for an experienced medical scientist to advance their career within the HSE West and North West region.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee, manage, and support the delivery of POCT services across the hospital.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 15189 requirements and maintain high-quality laboratory standards.
• Assist with the implementation, monitoring, and audit of POCT procedures and policies.
• Provide expert scientific guidance to clinical teams and support best practice.
• Lead POCT training, competency assessments, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the Laboratory Manager and multidisciplinary teams with service development.
• Participate in troubleshooting and performance evaluation of POCT equipment and systems.
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Science or equivalent qualification recognised by CORU.
• Eligibility for registration as a Medical Scientist with CORU.
• Significant post-qualification experience in a clinical laboratory environment.
• Experience with POCT operations, quality systems, and accreditation processes.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 15189 compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a busy clinical setting.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Permanent wholetime contract.
• Salary as per HSE Medical Scientist Senior pay scale.
• Full public-sector benefits including pension scheme, paid leave entitlements, and career development opportunities.
• Standard HSE working hours apply.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, part of the Saolta University Health Care Group.
The employer is the Health Service Executive (HSE), Ireland’s national public health service, responsible for providing health and social care services across the country.
Application Details
Closing date: 5 December 2025 at 10:00
Reference: P3200
Informal enquiries: Pat Kelly, Laboratory Manager – [email protected], Tel: (090) 9648371
Early application is advised as interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.
