Galway University Hospital is seeking a Staff Grade Medical Scientist to join its Blood & Tissue Establishment. This role is integral to the delivery of safe, high-quality transfusion and tissue services within the HSE West and North West region. The successful candidate will work within a regulated laboratory environment supporting critical patient care services.
Key Responsibilities
• Perform scientific and technical laboratory procedures in blood and tissue services
• Ensure compliance with HSE, HIQA, and regulatory quality standards
• Participate in quality control, assurance, and audit activities
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation
• Support clinical teams through timely and accurate laboratory results
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in rota, on-call, or extended service hours where required
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Eligibility for registration with the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM)
• Recognised qualification in Medical Science or equivalent
• Demonstrated laboratory experience in blood transfusion or tissue services (desirable)
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to quality standards
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of Irish healthcare laboratory regulations and governance frameworks
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary in line with HSE Consolidated Salary Scales (Medical Scientist – Grade 3875)
• Incremental pay progression under public service agreements
• Pension scheme, annual leave, and public sector benefits
• Full-time wholetime hours with potential participation in service rosters
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Salary and public service pay conditions are governed by Department of Health consolidated pay scales effective from 1 August 2025
Location & Employer Information
This post is based at Galway University Hospital, a major acute teaching hospital within the Saolta Hospital Group, providing specialist services to the West and North West of Ireland. The Blood & Tissue Establishment plays a vital role in transfusion safety and tissue governance across the region.
Application Details
• Applications must be submitted via the Rezoomo digital application form
• CVs are not accepted for this campaign
• Eligibility criteria and full role details are outlined in the official job specification
• Informal enquiries:
Margaret Tarpey, Chief Medical Scientist – Blood & Tissue Establishment
Tel: 091 544623
Email: Margaret.tarpey@hse.ie
Last Day to Apply: 15 January 2026 at 10:00
