Sligo University Hospital is seeking an experienced Medical Scientist (Staff Grade) in Microbiology to join its laboratory team under HSE West and North West. This specified purpose wholetime position offers an opportunity to contribute to high-quality diagnostic microbiology services supporting patient care across the region.
This Medical Scientist Microbiology Sligo role is ideal for candidates with strong laboratory experience who are committed to maintaining excellence in infection diagnostics, quality standards, and clinical collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine and specialised microbiological analyses in accordance with laboratory protocols.
- Contribute to accurate and timely reporting of microbiology results to clinical teams.
- Maintain quality assurance standards and comply with ISO and HSE laboratory guidelines.
- Participate in quality control, audit, and service improvement initiatives.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment safely and efficiently.
- Support infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to optimise patient outcomes.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- BSc (Honours) in Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification recognised by CORU.
- Registration or eligibility for registration with CORU as a Medical Scientist.
- Demonstrated depth and breadth of experience working in Microbiology.
- Strong knowledge of microbiological techniques, quality systems, and laboratory standards.
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with the HSE Medical Scientist Staff Grade (Code 3875) payscale under the August 2025 consolidated salary scales.
- Specified Purpose Wholetime contract.
- Public service pension scheme and entitlements.
- Annual leave in line with HSE policy.
- Access to ongoing professional development and training.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Sligo University Hospital in County Sligo and falls under HSE West and North West (Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon, Mayo, and Galway). The hospital provides a comprehensive range of acute services and serves as a key healthcare provider in the region.
The position is advertised by the HSE and is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Application Details
Reference: SLIGO0678
Category: Health and Social Care Professionals
Grade: Medical Scientist 3875
Contract Type: Specified Purpose Wholetime
Proposed Interview Date: As soon as possible after the closing date
Informal Enquiries:
Anne O’Toole
Chief Medical Scientist, Microbiology Laboratory
Sligo University Hospital
Tel: 071 9174563
Email: [email protected]
Applications must be submitted before the deadline below.
Apply for this Medical Scientist Microbiology Sligo position directly through the official HSE recruitment portal before 23 March 2026, 12:00 PM.
