Medical Scientist Staff Grade, Serology / Virology in Limerick

About the Role

Medical Scientist Staff Grade, Serology / Virology

Location of Post: University Hospital Limerick, HSE Mid West

Successful Candidates may be required to work in any service area in the acute services HSE Mid-West as the need requires.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign, from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled for the HSE Mid-West.

Reporting Relationship: The post holder will report to the Chief Medical Scientist Serology / Virology or nominated person.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all Hospital activities.
• Perform to the highest professional standards and participate in implementing a service that supports the clinical needs of patients and is consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the HSE.
• Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the values of the profession of Medical Scientist.
• Observe the strictest confidence when dealing with all aspects of patient or Hospital information.
• Liaise with other Health Care professionals as appropriate.
• Participate in the implementation of operational processes to standards of best practice in order to optimise use of resources.
• Be responsible for the quality of their work and carry out their duties in accordance with Laboratory and Hospital policy.
• Perform analytical testing appropriate to a Medical Laboratory.
• Perform all activities related to reagent and stock management.
• Actively participate in quality management programmes which are patient centred and which measures and audits performance and client satisfaction.
• Perform assigned work to the highest professional standard in accordance with ISO 15189 and Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Comply with the quality requirements as set out in the Pathology Quality Manual and Quality Policy.
• Participate in staff training as required. Facilitate arrangements for the education and training of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Participate and co-operate in the evaluation and verification of equipment and methods.
• Participate and co-operate in research and development projects.
• Ensure that procedures are carried out in compliance with international and national guidelines and actively participate in internal and external quality control and quality assurance.
• Report all anomalies, near misses, non-conformances, incorrect results immediately to appropriate senior staff.
• Assist in investigating and closing non-conformances and service user complaints.
• Ensure all policies in relation to record keeping are followed.
• Participate in the Major Emergency Plan as required or requested by Hospital policy.
• Participate where required, in the emergency/’on-call’ system in operation.
• Implement agreed policies, procedures and safe professional practice and adhere to relevant legislation, regulations and standards.
• Work in a safe manner with due care and attention to the safety of self, patient and others.
• Be aware of risk management issues, identify risks and take appropriate action; report any adverse incidents or near misses.
• Be responsible for ensuring compliance with hygiene services requirements.
• Assist and cooperate with senior staff in procedures aimed at accident prevention in the Laboratory.
• Adhere to department policies in relation to the care and safety of any equipment supplied for the fulfilment of duties.

Requirements

Fluent English

Details

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent

Salary: €45,279–€75,148 per year

Closing date: 16 Oct 2026

Location: Limerick, Clare, North Tipperary

How to Apply

Informal Enquiries: We welcome enquiries about the role. Name: Mr Colm McDonnell, Chief Medical Scientist Serology / Virology, HSE Mid-West, Acute Services. Telephone: 061 482393. Email: [email protected]. Please contact [email protected] with any Recruitment queries.

Reasonable Accommodation: Candidates who require a Reasonable Accommodation/s to support their participation, at any stage, in the recruitment and selection process, should email Sarah Relihan Campaign Lead [email protected]