JOB Description
TITLE:
Senior Medical Scientist in Blood Transfusion and Haematology
REPORTING TO:
Laboratory Manager and Consultant Haematologist
ROLE SUMMARY:
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Perform routine, specialised and research/development work to the
highest professional standards, as determined by the Laboratory
Management Team.
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Be responsible for the quality of their work and carry out their duties in
accordance with Hospital policy.
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Observe the strictest confidence when dealing with all aspects of
patient or hospital information
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To help Co Ordinate the quality system in the Hermitage Medical
Clinic laboratory.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
Each employee must have
(a)
Possess a Bachelor in Science (Honours Degree) in Biomedical Science
University of Dublin/Dublin Institute of Technology or University College Cork –
Cork Institute of Technology;
OR
(b)
Possess the Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences of the Dublin Institute of
Technology, Kevin Street or the Cork Institute of Technology awarded prior to 1994;
(c)
Possess a recognised qualification at least equivalent to the (a) or (b) above.
AND
(d)
Possess a postgraduate degree or be actively engaged in attaining a post
graduate degree.
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OR
(e)
have attained the fellowship examination of the Institute of Biomedical
Science
AND
(f)
possess fellowship of the Academy of Medical Laboratory Science (FAMLS)
or be eligible for fellowship or in the process of attaining FAMLS or be actively
engaged in attaining fellowship.
AND
(e)
possess four years experience in a medical laboratory since qualifying as a
Medical Scientist.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Main duties and responsibilities
Maintain throughout the Hospital awareness of the primacy of the patient in
relation to all Hospital activities.
o Participate in implementing the Pathology Laboratory service that
supports the clinical needs of our patients and is consistent with the
mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the Hospital.
o Participate in leading training a team of skilled staff, creating and
promoting healthy working relationships.
o Participate with the Consultant Head of Department and Laboratory
Manager in identifying and implementing operational processes to the
standard of ‘best practice’ in order to optimise use of resources.
o Participate, as required, with the Consultant Head of Department and
Laboratory Manager in costing methods for the department laboratory
service to other Hospital Department / Clinical Units.
o Participate in the implementation of a ‘quality management’
programme, which is patient centred and which measures and audits
performance and user satisfaction.
o As part of the laboratory management team, ensure that the Blood
Transfusion Laboratory is compliant with ISO15189 and Article 14
and 15 relevant EU Directives and JCI requirements.
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o Actively participate in and promote continuing education and research
activities consistent with the position.
o To carryout the function of LIS Super User for the Meditech system.
o Promote open communications throughout the hospital.
o Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the values of the hospital
o Report to the Laboratory Manager and consultant haematologist.
General responsibilities
Management
 As part of the Laboratory Management Team;
o 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.
o To act as deputy for the Haemovigilance Officer in their
absence.
o To act as laboratory Meditech Super User. This will involve
managing change, maintenance and developing the LIS system
in collaboration and under the supervision of the ICT
Department.
o Participate in developing and leading the introduction of new
ideas and methods according to hospital policy.
o Supervise and delegate as appropriate, the registration, custody
and stock levels of the Pathology Laboratory reagents, and
other materials held in the laboratory.
o 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 Laboratory Manager and as dictated by the
laboratory quality management system (QMS).
o Ensure that policy relating to Pathology Laboratory record
keeping is followed.
o Facilitate arrangements, where appropriate, to introduce
professional and/or other visitors to the Pathology Laboratory.
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o Develop and co-operate regarding procedures to be followed in
preventing and managing accidents occurring in the laboratory
area.
o Co-ordinate and carry out the Major Emergency Plan for
isolated incidents or multiple traumas according to Laboratory
Management
Team policy.
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Facilitate and co-ordinate relevant courses in the appropriate colleges.
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Work closely with the Haemovigilance Officer (HVO) to ensure full
traceability as defined by AML-BB and articles 14 and 15 of EU
Directive 2002/98/EU. To act as deputy for the HVO to ensure
compliance with the above.
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Facilitate arrangements in the Haematology and Blood Transfusion
Laboratory for education and training undergraduates, interns and postgraduate students.
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Encourage professional development of Pathology team members,
through promoting self-learning, formal courses, or formal and/or
informal on-the-job training.
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Participate on hospital and/or external committees as required such as
the Hospital Transfusion Committee.
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Ensure appropriate compliance with International and National
guidelines and standards for the provision of Pathology Laboratory
services and actively participate in internal and external quality control
and quality assurance.
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Participate in the provision of appropriate statistical and management
information. Provide appropriate statistical analysis for the Hospital
Transfusion Committee, INAB and JCI.
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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.
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Financial

As part of the Laboratory Management team and with the support of financial
department manage the Pathology Laboratory budget ensuring most effective
use of available resources.
o Prepare budget estimates including a planned programme for replacing
capital equipment in Haematology and Blood Transfusion Laboratory.
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o 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 for the Haematology and Blood Transfusion
Laboratory.
Staff Management

As part of the Laboratory Management team, 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.
o Arrange training of the departmental team and verify competencies.
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Promote a professional, punctual and dedicated team with good
open communications
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Create and promote healthy working relationships and
stimulate initiative among Laboratory staff.
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Motivate team members on a day-to day basis, by agreeing
goals and objectives, in keeping with the laboratory
development plan.
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Maintain team work and act in accordance with the hospitals
disciplinary policy.
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Information Technology
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As Laboratory Meditech Super User, and with the support of the ICT
department,
o 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.
o Collect, interpret and present data and information, as appropriate and
required, on the department’s activity, staffing and expenditure.
o Ensure the IT system is validated for use and for traceability.
o Manage all changes made to the LIS.
o Maintain and develop the LIS according to the needs and requirements
of the Laboratory.
6.4 Health and Safety
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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.
Note: This job description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of
the post and is subject to review and amendment in light of changing
circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities as may be
determined from time to time by the Chief Executive Officer.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION TEMPLATE
Essential Criteria :
Qualifications
Education and Training
Relevant Experience
Length of Experience
Knowledge
Skills and Abilities
Personal
Characteristics
Competencies
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Eligible for Membership of the Academy
of Medical Laboratory Science. Have
attained third level qualification to at
least an MSc level.
BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent
and a post graduate degree to MSc
standard. Some formal IT experience.
Candidate must have a minimum of 4
years Medical Scientist experience.
Candidates must have a minimum of 4
years experience in the above positions.
Candidates must have a good working
knowledge Pathology Services and a
good knowledge of ISO15189 standards
and AML-BB and EU Directive
2002/98/EU
standards
in
Haemovigilance.
Good computer skills are required for
educational sessions and presentations.
The candidate must possess good
communication skills and be able to work
as part of a multidisciplinary team.
The candidate must have good analytical
skills and be able to process and present
statistics.
Candidate must have good personal and
financial management skills.
& The candidate must be able to be flexible
in participating in an out of hours rota.
The candidate must be able to be flexible
in their method of education and
management to ensure maximum training
of staff.
The candidate must have good
communication skills in order to deal
with complex staff and other issues.
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Desirable Criteria
Qualifications
Education and Training
Relevant Experience
Length of Experience
Knowledge
Skills and Abilities
Personal
Characteristics
Competencies
Same as Essential.
MSc in Biomedical science and some
management qualifications.
Candidate should have experience as a
medical scientist and should be able to
demonstrate potential to manage.
Experience is important and a lot of
experience in complex situations such as
‘on-call’ is desirable.
The candidate should have a good
working knowledge of ISO15189
standards and EU and national guidelines
such as AML-BB.
Good team player.
Good communication skills and be
willing to engage in educational sessions
and competency assessments.
& The candidate must be able to work as
part of a multidisciplinary team and
exhibit high levels of personal relation
skills.
Experience: 4
Health:
A candidate for and any person holding the position must be fully competent and
capable of undertaking the duties attached to the post and be in a state of health such
as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient
service.
Character:
Each candidate for and any person holding the position must be of good character, i.e.
favourable Garda Clearance reply.
Confidentiality:
The candidate must adhere to hospital policy in relation to patient confidentiality and
data protection as per the employee handbook and Policy title: Computer System
Usage.
Signed:
Signed:
Date:
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