Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore is seeking an experienced Chief Medical Scientist Histology to join its laboratory team in Offaly. This permanent part-time opportunity offers a chance to lead and support high-quality histology services within a busy acute hospital environment while contributing to patient care excellence across the HSE Dublin and Midlands region.
This senior Medical Scientist role is ideal for a highly skilled histology professional with strong post-qualification experience, leadership capability, and a commitment to quality laboratory standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining efficient diagnostic services and supporting continuous improvement within the Histology department.
Reference: MRHT526195
Job Overview
The Chief Medical Scientist Histology position at Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore involves overseeing specialised histology laboratory functions while ensuring compliance with professional standards, quality systems, and best laboratory practices. The role supports the delivery of accurate and timely diagnostic services that are essential to patient treatment and clinical decision-making.
Working within the HSE Dublin and Midlands health region, the successful applicant will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals and laboratory teams to maintain excellent operational and clinical outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee histology laboratory operations within Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore
- Ensure accurate preparation, processing, and analysis of histology specimens
- Maintain compliance with laboratory quality standards, policies, and accreditation requirements
- Support service development, quality improvement initiatives, and laboratory best practices
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to laboratory staff
- Contribute to service planning, operational efficiency, and performance management
- Collaborate with clinicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support patient diagnosis and treatment
- Ensure all laboratory procedures comply with health and safety regulations and HSE protocols
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Eligible for registration as a Medical Scientist with CORU
- Significant post-qualification experience in Histology relevant to the role
- Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience within a Histology laboratory setting
- Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage laboratory workflows and maintain high-quality diagnostic standards
- Experience supporting quality assurance and laboratory accreditation processes
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Commitment to continuous professional development and patient-focused service delivery
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary is aligned with the HSE Medical Scientist Grade 3875 pay scale. This is a permanent part-time position offering long-term career stability within the public healthcare sector.
Benefits may include access to public sector pension schemes, annual leave entitlements, professional development opportunities, and experience working within a progressive acute hospital laboratory service.
Location & Employer Information
Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore is a key acute healthcare facility serving the Midlands region and plays a vital role in delivering specialist and emergency healthcare services. Located in County Offaly, the hospital provides a dynamic and collaborative clinical environment with strong emphasis on patient care, innovation, and service quality.
This role is managed through HSE Dublin and Midlands, supporting healthcare services across Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Kildare, and parts of Dublin South and Wicklow.
Application Details
Applications for this Chief Medical Scientist Histology job in Tullamore must be submitted through the official recruitment portal before the closing date.
Apply online: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/97946/
Informal enquiries can be directed to Aidan Fallon, MRHT Laboratory Manager.
Email: aidan.fallon@hse.ie
Phone: 0579359400
Candidates will usually receive two weeks’ notice in advance of interviews.
