Location of Post

HSE Dublin North and East Region -Cavan General Hospital

Informal Enquiries

Brian O’Malley,

Laboratory Manager,

Email: brianj.omalley@hse.ie

Purpose of the Post

A Biochemistry Senior Medical Scientist acts as a key specialist, overseeing day-to-day operations to ensure a high-quality,

efficient, and accredited (ISO 15189) laboratory service. They supervise staff, manage complex testing, troubleshoot equipment, and implement quality

controls in accordance with clinical needs and safety standards

Details of Service

The HSE has created six new health regions. Each region is responsible for providing both hospital and community care for the people in that area.

Bringing community health services and hospitals together means we can take a more patient-centred approach to healthcare.

HSE Dublin and North East provides health and social care to North Dublin, Louth, Meath,

Monaghan and most areas of Cavan.

HSE Dublin and North East Region includes the following hospitals;

• Beaumont Hospital
• Cavan General Hospital
• Connolly Hospital
• Louth County Hospital
• National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh
• Monaghan General Hospital
• Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
• Our Ladys Hospital Navan
• Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
• • Rotunda Hospital

Eligibility Criteria

Qualifications and/or Experience

Medical Scientist, Senior (Grade Code 3877)

In exercise of the powers conferred on me by Section 22 of the Health Act 2004, I hereby approve the qualifications, as set out hereunder,

for the appointment and continuing as a Medical Scientist, Senior in the Health Service Executive.

Medical Scientist, Senior (Grade Code 3877)

In exercise of the powers conferred on me by Section 22 of the Health Act 2004, I hereby approve the qualifications, as set out hereunder, for the appointment and continuing as a Medical Scientist,

Senior in the Health Service Executive.

1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.

Category A:

(i) Individuals who qualified before the 31st March 2019 and have not engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland must:

Or

(ii) Individuals who qualified before the 31st March 2019 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession for less than 2 years fulltime

(or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime),

in the Republic of Ireland between 31st March 2014 and 30th March 2019 must:

(a) Possess a qualification approved by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU see

https://www.coru.ie/about-us/registration-boards/medicalscientists-registration-board/apply-for-registration/ 

Or

(b) Hold a comparable qualification recognised by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU.

Or

(c) Submit proof to the HSE of their application for recognition of their qualifications from the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU

by a date specified by the HSE. (HBS Recruit or recruiting unit will specify this date, generally pre interview date).

Or

(d) Hold a qualification previously recognised by the Department of Health (An Roinn Slainte)*

And

(e) Possess one of the following NFQ Level 9 post graduate qualifications or equivalent accredited by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine;
• MSc Clinical Laboratory Science, Dublin Institute of Technology.
• MSc Clinical Chemistry, University of Dublin, Trinity College.

• MSc Biomedical Science, University of Ulster.
• MSc Biomedical Science, Cork Institute of Technology / University College Cork.
• MSc Molecular Pathology, Dublin Institute of Technology / University of Dublin, Trinity College.

Or

(f) Have attained the Fellowship examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science (Awarded prior to 1999).

And

(g) Possess four years full time clinical experience (or an aggregate of four years’ clinical experience) as a medical scientist in a clinical diagnostic laboratory since qualifying as a medical scientist.

And

(h) Demonstrate evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

And

(i) Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

Category B:

Individuals who qualified before the 31st March 2019 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime

(or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 31st March 2014 and 30th March 2019 must:

(a) Hold a qualification recognised by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU see https://www.coru.ie/about-us/registration-boards/medical-scientistsregistration-board/apply-for-registration/

Or

(b) Hold a qualification previously recognised by the Department of Health (An Roinn Slainte)*.

And

(c) Possess one of the following NFQ Level 9 post graduate qualifications or equivalent accredited by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine;
• MSc Clinical Laboratory Science, Dublin Institute of Technology.
• MSc Clinical Chemistry, University of Dublin, Trinity College.
• MSc Biomedical Science, University of Ulster.

• MSc Biomedical Science, Cork Institute of Technology / University College Cork. • MSc Molecular Pathology, Dublin Institute of Technology / University of Dublin, Trinity College.

Or

(d) Have attained the Fellowship examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science (Awarded prior to 1999).

And

(e) Possess four years full time clinical experience (or an aggregate of four years’ clinical experience) as a medical scientist in a clinical diagnostic laboratory since qualifying as a medical scientist.

And

(f) Demonstrate evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

And

(g) Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

2. Registration on the Medical Scientists register

Category A
Appointees who subsequently fail to achieve the necessary registration on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU

will not be able to continue in the role of a Medical Scientist beyond the 30th March 2021.

Category B
Appointees must have applied for registration with CORU by the 30th March 2021 to continue in the role of a Medical Scientist beyond the 30th March 2021.

3. Annual registration
On appointment, practitioners must maintain live annual registration on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU.

Health
A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office 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 office must be of good character.

Post Specific Requirement 

(a) Candidates for appointment must possess:
a. A qualification approved by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU

Or

b. A comparable qualification recognised by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU.
And
(i) Possess one of the following NFQ Level 9 post graduate qualifications or equivalent qualification at minimum Level 9 validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine;
• MSc Clinical Laboratory Science, Dublin Institute of Technology. • MSc Clinical Chemistry, University of Dublin, Trinity College.
• MSc Biomedical Science, University of Ulster.
• MSc Biomedical Science, Cork Institute of Technology / University College Cork.
• MSc Molecular Pathology, Dublin Institute of Technology / University of Dublin, Trinity College.

Or

(ii) Have attained the Fellowship examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science (Awarded prior to 1999).

And

(iii) Possess four years full time clinical experience (or an aggregate of four years’ clinical experience) as a medical scientist in a clinical diagnostic laboratory since qualifying as a medical scientist.

And

(xii) Demonstrate evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

And

(b) Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

Please see attached Job Spec:

CavMon3044 Senior Medical Scientist Biochemistry Job Spec

The Dublin North East is an equal opportunities employer