Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
Cellular Pathology Laboratory
MF-HIS-JD-03
Edition 1.00
JOB DESCRIPTION
1 Job Title
2 Location
3 Record Filename
Senior Medical Scientist
Cellular Pathology Department
MF-HIS-JD-03
4 Organizational Chart
Clinical Director NCCS
Laboratory
Director
Breast Check Unit
Manager
Breast Check Laboratory
Clinical Consultant
Clinical Head of
Department and other
Consultant Pathologists
Specialist
Registrars
Laboratory
Manager
Scientific/
Professional
Chief Medical Scientist
Immunocytochemistry
ISH
Operational /
Financial
Scientific /
Professional
Chief Medical Scientist
Cellular Pathology
Manager
Senior Medical
Scientists
Breast Check Laboratory
Senior Medical Scientist
Medical
Scientists
Anatomical
Pathology
Technicians
Laboratory
Assistants
Denotes reporting relationship
Denotes liaising relationship
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Purpose of the job
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Perform routine, specialised and research/development work to the highest
professional standards, as determined by the Laboratory Management Team.
Be responsible for the quality of their work and carry out their duties in accordance
with Hospital policy.
Observe the strictest confidence when dealing with all aspects of patient or hospital
information
Main duties and responsibilities
Maintain throughout the Hospital awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all
Hospital activities.
Participate in implementing the Cellular Pathology Department service that supports the
clinical needs of our patients and is consistent with the mission, vision, values and
strategic plan of the Hospital.
Comply with the requirements of the relevant EU Directives and ISO 15189.
Participate in leading training a team of skilled staff, creating and promoting healthy
working relationships.
Participate with the Consultant Head of Department and Cellular Pathology Manager in
identifying and implementing operational processes to the standard of ‘best practice’ in
order to optimise use of resources.
Participate, as required, with the Consultant Head of Department and Cellular Pathology
Manager in costing methods for the department laboratory service to other Hospital
Department / Clinical Units.
Participate in the implementation of a ‘quality management’ programme, which is patient
centered and which measures and audits performance and user satisfaction.
Actively participate in and promote continuing education and research activities consistent
with the position.
Promote open communications throughout the hospital.
Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the values of the hospital
Report to the Cellular Pathology Manager.
7 General responsibilities
7.1
Management
In co-operation with the Laboratory Management Team, Consultant Head of Department and
Cellular Pathology Manager
 Lead and co-ordinate scientific staff and/or support staff within the Laboratory.
Ensure that the team is allocated according to patient needs and applying
maximum delegation compatible with safety.
 Participate in developing and leading the introduction of new ideas and methods
according to hospital policy.
 Supervise and delegate as appropriate, the registration, custody and stock levels of
the Cellular Pathology Department reagents, drugs and other materials held in the
laboratory.
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Receive and record details concerning mishaps, complaints and defects in supplies
and equipment, investigate the circumstances with appropriate team members and
take the necessary actions and report the findings as required, and as determined
by the Cellular Pathology Manager
Ensure that policy relating to Cellular Pathology Department record keeping is
followed.
Evaluate drugs, equipment, consumable items and research projects.
Facilitate arrangements, where appropriate, to introduce professional and/or other
visitors to the Cellular Pathology Department.
Develop and co-operate regarding procedures to be followed in preventing and
managing accidents occurring in the laboratory area.
Co-ordinate and carry out the Major Emergency Plan for isolated incidents or
multiple traumas according to Laboratory Management Team policy.
Facilitate and co-ordinate relevant courses in the appropriate colleges.
Facilitate arrangements in the Cellular Pathology Department for education and
training undergraduates, interns and post-graduate students.
Encourage professional development of Pathology team members, through
promoting self-learning, formal courses, or formal and/or informal on-the-job
training.
Participate on hospital and/or external committees as required.
Ensure appropriate compliance with International and National guidelines and
standards for the provision of Cellular Pathology Department services and actively
participate in internal and external quality control and quality assurance.
Participate in the provision of appropriate statistical and management information.
Make the most effective and efficient use of developments in information
technology for both patient care and administrative support in a manner, which
integrates well with systems throughout the organization.
To have full responsibility for specific areas of laboratory activity as may be
delegated form time to time by the department head.
Take a lead role as Senior within the Cellular Pathology laboratory including
Specimen Reception& Cut-up, Routine Lab, Specialised Staining and
Immunohistochemistry
7.2 Financial
In co-operation with the Laboratory Management team, Consultant Head of Department and
Cellular Pathology Manager and with the support of the financial department
 Manage the Cellular Pathology Department budget ensuring most effective use of
available resources
 Prepare budget estimates including a planned programme for replacing capital
equipment
 Maintain an asset register of appropriate equipment, in conjunction with the Asset
Register in the hospital
 Provide appropriate statistical and management information
 Produce an annual report, in co-operation with the Management Team.
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Cellular Pathology Laboratory
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7.3 Staff Management
In co-operation with the Laboratory Management team, Consultant Head of Department and
Cellular Pathology Manager and with the support of the human resources department
 Manage the staff resources ensuring that staffing levels and skill mix are
appropriate and within the resources allocated.
 Arrange training of the departmental team
 Promote a professional, punctual and dedicated team with good open
communications
 Create and promote healthy working relationships and stimulate initiative among
Laboratory staff
 Motivate team members on a day-to day basis, by agreeing goals and objectives, in
keeping with the laboratory development plan.
 Maintain team work and act in accordance with the hospitals disciplinary policy
7.4
Information Technology
In co-operation with the Laboratory Management team, Consultant Head of Department and
Cellular Pathology Manager and with the support of the IT department,
 Ensure the staff make the most effective and efficient use of developments in
information technology for both patient care and administrative support in a manner
which integrates well with systems throughout the hospital
 Collect, interpret and present data and information, as appropriate and required, on
the department’s activity, staffing and expenditure.
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Health and Safety
 Ensure that effective safety procedures are in place to comply not only with the
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act but also within the spirit of the Hospitals
mission, vision and values, and that they are known and followed.
 Assisting and co-operating with the Laboratory Management team in developing
procedures to be followed in preventing and managing accidents occurring in the
laboratory area.
Annual Joint review
Participate in annual joint review with laboratory management to consider:
 stated objectives and plans of the laboratory
 job description of the staff member
 personal objectives of the staff member
 training and development needs of the staff member
Job holder’s signature
Date:
Chief Scientist /Laboratory Manager’s signature
Date:
NOTE: the extent and speed of change in the delivery of health care is such that adaptability
is essential in this position. The incumbent will be required to maintain and enhance their
professional knowledge, skills and aptitudes necessary to respond to a changing situation.
The job description must be regarded as an outline of the major areas of accountability at the
present time which will be reviewed and assessed on an on-going basis.
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