University Hospital Limerick is seeking an experienced Haemovigilance Officer Limerick to join its Blood Transfusion service on a permanent wholetime basis. This is a critical patient safety role within HSE Mid West, supporting safe transfusion practices, haemovigilance reporting, and compliance with national standards.
This position offers the opportunity to play a central role in quality assurance, risk management, and clinical governance within transfusion services at one of the region’s leading acute hospitals.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee haemovigilance systems and ensure compliance with national and EU blood safety standards.
- Monitor and review transfusion practices to ensure patient safety and best clinical outcomes.
- Investigate and report transfusion reactions, incidents, and near misses.
- Support clinical teams in safe blood and blood component administration.
- Promote the appropriate use of blood products and transfusion therapy.
- Maintain accurate haemovigilance records and contribute to audit processes.
- Support implementation and optimisation of electronic transfusion systems.
- Deliver education and training programmes related to transfusion safety.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience in the transfusion process.
- Experience in haemovigilance and transfusion therapy practices.
- Knowledge of information technology systems in haemovigilance, including blood collection kiosks and electronic sample collection systems.
- Experience with personal device-assisted electronic sample collection.
- Knowledge of electronic transfusion of blood and blood components.
- Understanding of remote release of blood processes.
- Strong analytical, communication, and clinical governance skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
The salary scale for Grade 6005 – Haemovigilance Officer is aligned with the HSE Consolidated Salary Scales (effective 1 August 2025) .
- Permanent Wholetime contract.
- Salary in line with public sector pay policy.
- Access to public service pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave entitlements.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Employee wellbeing and support services.
Location & Employer Information
This Haemovigilance Officer Limerick role is based at University Hospital Limerick, part of HSE Mid West serving Limerick, Tipperary and Clare. The hospital provides acute services and specialist care across the region.
HSE Mid West is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred healthcare and maintaining the highest standards in clinical governance and safety.
Application Details
Reference: HSEMW06226
Category: Patient and Client Care
Grade: Haemovigilance Officer 6005
Advertisement Type: External
Health Region: HSE Mid West
County: Limerick
Location: University Hospital Limerick
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
To apply, submit your application through the official recruitment portal:
https://www.rezoomo.com/job/93565/
Informal Enquiries:
Mr. Paul Fitzsimons – Chief Medical Scientist, Blood Transfusion, HSE Mid-West, Acute Services
Telephone: 061 482035
Email: [email protected]
Recruitment Queries: [email protected]
Candidates will normally be given at least one week’s notice of interview. The timescale may be reduced in exceptional circumstances.
Apply before 9 March 2026, 12:00 PM via the official portal above.
