Reference: SWHSC88156
Employer: Health Service Executive (HSE)
Hospital: Cork University Hospital
Location: Cork
Contract: Permanent, Wholetime
Closing Date: 18 January 2026 (12:00)
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Job Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Medical Scientist Senior to join the Point of Care Testing Department, Laboratory Medicine Department at Cork University Hospital. This senior post offers long-term career security within the HSE and the chance to work in a highly specialised, quality-driven laboratory environment.
This role is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in ISO 15189 accreditation and quality management systems.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide senior scientific and technical support within the Point of Care Testing service
• Ensure compliance with ISO 15189 accreditation standards
• Maintain and develop Quality Management Systems within the laboratory
• Support clinical teams with accurate and timely diagnostic testing
• Participate in audit, validation, and continuous quality improvement activities
• Work independently when required and collaboratively as part of a small specialist team
• Contribute to training, supervision, and service development initiatives
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Eligibility for CORU registration as a Medical Scientist
• Significant post-qualification experience at senior level
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 15189 accreditation
• Proven experience in laboratory quality management systems
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Senior Medical Scientist (Grade 3877) consolidated pay scales
• Permanent, whole-time contract
• Access to HSE pension scheme
• Annual leave and public sector benefits
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
(Salary is applied strictly in accordance with Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales.)
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Cork University Hospital, one of Ireland’s leading acute teaching hospitals, providing a full range of tertiary and secondary services. The hospital forms a key part of HSE South West, serving Cork and Kerry and supporting education, research, and clinical excellence.
Application Details
• Closing Date: 18 January 2026 at 12:00
• Interview Notice: Minimum two weeks’ notice will be provided
Technical support:
Valentine Healy – [email protected]
Informal enquiries:
Mark Butler
Chief Medical Scientist, Point of Care Testing
Cork University Hospital
📞 021 4920262
✉️ [email protected]
