Applicants for this role must be in their 4th and final year of study for a qualification approved by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU

In co-operation with the Chief Medical Scientist, medical staff and other co-workers, the post holder will participate in the delivery of a quality laboratory service that supports the clinical needs of Connolly Hospital’s patients and is consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the organisation.

Laboratory Department, Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.

There are currently permanent / specified purpose / whole-time vacancies available.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Enquires are welcome for the role:

Mr. Joe Feely, Lab manager, Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, D15K2DK

Phone 01-6465394 or e-mail joe.feely@hse.ie

Recruitment Queries:

Hr.connolly@hse.ie

The salary scale for the post is (01/02/2026):

€44,831 €46,494 €49,130 €50,383 €51,586 €54,504 €56,463 €58,468 €60,516 €62,575 €64,638 €66,719 €68,814 €70,931 €72,991 €74,404 LSI

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

(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition have the following:

(i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU.

Or

(ii) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 1 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th March 2021.

And

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

And

(iv) Candidates must provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.

Or

For a section 91 candidate you must submit proof of application for registration see criterion 1a (ii).

2. Annual registration
(i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU.

AND

(ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).

3. 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.

4. Character
Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Post specific requirements

• Applicants for this role must be in their 4th and final year of study for a qualification approved by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU

• Applicants must demonstrate depth and breadth of work placement experience in a hospital laboratory

Relevant Documentation:

CHB Medical Scientist Graduate Advert Job Spec

Additional Campaign Information Booklet