Regional Hospital Mullingar is seeking applications for the role of Temporary Medical Scientist – Haematology within its Pathology Laboratory team. This opportunity offers experienced laboratory professionals the chance to contribute to high-quality diagnostic services in a busy acute hospital environment serving the HSE Dublin and Midlands region.
This Medical Scientist job in Westmeath is ideal for candidates with strong post-qualification experience in Haematology who are committed to delivering accurate laboratory services and supporting patient care standards across the hospital network.
Reference: RHM0526239
Job Overview
The successful candidate will join the Pathology Laboratory team at Regional Hospital Mullingar on a specified purpose whole-time contract. The role involves supporting laboratory operations within the Haematology department while ensuring compliance with clinical governance, quality standards, and HSE laboratory procedures.
A panel may also be formed from this campaign for future specified purpose vacancies of full-time or part-time duration.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform Haematology laboratory testing and analysis to professional standards
- Support the delivery of accurate and timely diagnostic laboratory services
- Maintain laboratory quality assurance and quality control procedures
- Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment
- Assist in ensuring compliance with HSE policies, procedures, and accreditation standards
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary clinical and laboratory teams
- Contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and reporting systems
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Eligible for appointment as a Medical Scientist under HSE requirements
- Demonstrated depth and breadth of post qualification experience in Haematology
- Strong analytical, technical, and organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced clinical laboratory environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Commitment to patient safety, quality standards, and professional development
- Experience working within accredited laboratory services is desirable
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary is aligned with the HSE Medical Scientist Grade 3875 pay scale. The position is offered on a specified purpose whole-time basis. Employees benefit from working within the HSE framework, including access to professional development opportunities, public sector employment benefits, and a collaborative healthcare environment.
Competitive pay applies in line with HSE salary scales and national agreements.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at Regional Hospital Mullingar / Ospidéal Réigiúnach an Mhuileann gCearr in County Westmeath, part of the HSE Dublin and Midlands health region. The hospital provides essential acute healthcare services across the Midlands and supports a wide range of specialist and diagnostic services.
The successful candidate will join a dedicated laboratory team supporting patient diagnosis, treatment planning, and clinical care delivery within a modern healthcare setting.
Application Details
Applications for this Temporary Medical Scientist – Haematology role should be submitted online through the official recruitment portal.
Informal enquiries and site visit requests are welcome:
- Fran Walsh – Laboratory Manager
- Email: Frances.walsh@hse.ie
- Telephone: 044 9394548
Candidates will normally receive at least two weeks’ notice of interview. In exceptional circumstances, the interview timeline may be reduced.
