Haemovigilance Officer in Dublin
- Salary
- €62,699–€76,921 / year
- Contract
- Other
- Sector
- Public
- Closes
- 25 Oct 2026
About the Role
The National Maternity Hospital on Dublin’s Holles Street was established in 1894 and celebrated its centenary in 1994. Employing approximately 820 people, it is the largest maternity hospital in the State as measured by annual deliveries and also one of Europe’s largest maternity hospitals. The hospital mainly provides obstetric, gynaecology and neonatal services.
The National Maternity Hospital delivers over 9,000 babies a year. The hospital is recognised as a national referral centre for complicated pregnancies, premature babies and sick infants. Our gynaecology unit also treats over 9,000 patients annually.
The National Maternity Hospital has built up a reputation for undergraduate and postgraduate training and holds international courses on the Active Management of Labour each year. The hospital also trains midwives and runs an annual Higher Diploma course in Neonatal Studies in conjunction with the two other Dublin maternity hospitals and the College of Surgeons.
The National Maternity Hospital is part of the Ireland East Hospital Group (IEHG). Comprising 11 hospitals, IEHG is Ireland’s largest hospital group, with University College Dublin (UCD) as its academic partner.
This is a permanent, Full-Time contract of employment.
Details
Location: Holles Street, Dublin, Ireland
Salary: €62,699–€76,921 per year
Closing date: 25 Oct 2026
Requirements
- Registered on the general division of the register of nurses with NMBI, with at least five years post registration nursing experience in an acute hospital setting
- OR
- CORU registered Medical Scientist, eligible for fellowship of the Academy of Medical Laboratory Science, with a minimum of 4 years satisfactory post-qualification experience. (Refer to Senior Medical Scientist Person Specification below)
- Working knowledge of the EU Blood Directive 2002/98/EC, SI 360 of 2005, and ISO 15189 accreditation
- Show evidence of continuing professional development
- Be of good character and in a state of health fit for the duties of the post
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Frequently asked
- What qualifications are required for the Haemovigilance Officer role?
- The role requires either registration on the general division of the register of nurses with NMBI, with at least five years post registration nursing experience in an acute hospital setting, or a CORU registered Medical Scientist, eligible for fellowship of the Academy of Medical Laboratory Science, with a minimum of 4 years satisfactory post-qualification experience.
- What are the working hours for this role?
- The working hours are 35 hours per week, exclusive of unpaid rest breaks.
- How much annual leave is provided?
- 210 working hours per annum.