Join the Surgical Hub in Swords, Dublin as a Senior Medical Scientist (Histology) and play a critical role in delivering high-quality diagnostic laboratory services. This permanent wholetime position offers an excellent opportunity for experienced professionals to contribute to advanced histology and cytology services within a leading public healthcare environment.
Job Overview
This Senior Medical Scientist Histology role in Dublin North is ideal for a skilled laboratory professional with strong experience in histopathology processes. You will support diagnostic services by ensuring accurate specimen handling, advanced staining techniques, and collaboration with pathologists, contributing directly to patient care outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform histology specimen processing including labelling, embedding, sectioning, and slide preparation
- Assist and lead cut-up procedures alongside pathologists
- Carry out frozen sectioning and slide issuing
- Conduct routine and specialised tissue staining procedures
- Operate and manage automated immunohistochemistry systems
- Process cytology specimens in line with laboratory protocols
- Maintain high standards of quality control and laboratory compliance
- Support continuous service improvement and best practice initiatives
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Recognised qualification in Medical Science or Biomedical Science
- Registration with CORU or eligibility for registration
- Extensive experience in histology laboratory procedures
- Strong knowledge of immunohistochemistry and staining techniques
- Experience in cytology specimen processing
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
This Senior Medical Scientist role offers competitive pay in line with public sector salary scales. As a permanent wholetime position, you will benefit from structured working hours, access to public sector pension schemes, annual leave entitlements, and ongoing professional development opportunities within a supportive healthcare environment.
Location & Employer Information
Based in the Surgical Hub in Swords, Dublin North, this role operates within a key diagnostic service supporting hospitals across the region. The service forms part of HSE Dublin and North East, covering North Dublin, Meath, Louth, Cavan, and Monaghan. You will work in a modern laboratory setting contributing to essential diagnostic services that directly impact patient care across multiple sites.
Application Details
Applications are open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Recruitment queries: hr.connolly@hse.ie
Informal enquiries:
Mr Jimmy Conheady, Chief Medical Scientist, Histology
Email: jimmy.conheady@hse.ie
Phone: 01-6465339
Proposed interview date: To be confirmed
Last Day to Apply: 15 May 2026 at 12:00 PM
