An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Medical Scientist (Surveillance) to join the laboratory services at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. This role plays a critical part in delivering a high-quality, efficient laboratory surveillance service to consultants, clinicians, and patients across the hospital and wider community.
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Key Responsibilities
• Participate at senior level in providing an effective laboratory surveillance service
• Support consultants and medical teams with accurate, timely laboratory data
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and accreditation standards
• Contribute to surveillance reporting, analysis, and interpretation of results
• Supervise and support scientific and technical staff as required
• Participate in service development, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Adhere to all HSE policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Eligibility for registration with the Medical Scientists Registration Board (CORU)
• Significant post-qualification experience as a Medical Scientist
• Demonstrated experience operating at, or suitable for, Senior Medical Scientist level
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to quality assurance and patient-focused service delivery
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Senior Medical Scientist (Grade 3877) consolidated pay scales
• Permanent, whole-time position
• Pensionable post with access to public service pension schemes
• Annual leave, sick leave, and public sector benefits in line with HSE terms
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Location & Employer Information
• Location: Drogheda, County Louth
• Health Region: HSE Dublin and North East
• Employer: Health Service Executive (HSE)
• This post is based in a busy acute hospital serving the North East region
Application Details
• Applications are open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants
• Informal enquiries: Tony Stringer – [email protected]
Last Day to Apply: 23 January 2026 at 12:00
