Medical Scientist Haematology Panel

Medical Scientist Haematology Panel

Perm, Temp & Fixed Term Contracts. Full Time Hours.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Report to the Chief Medical Scientist/designated senior staff when required.
• Participate in the Quality Management System (QMS) as defined in the ISO 15189, other associated INAB guideline documents & other Government and EU Directives as required.
• Participate in quality assurance activities.
• Test & process samples & prepare products.
• Operate automated testing systems, maintain equipment, validate testing kits, prepare samples for testing, recording & reporting results.
• Actively participate in/promote continuing education & research activities.
• Attend Laboratory training as required.
• Participate in writing & updating of lab documentation.
• Participate in training of staff and maintenance of Training Records.
• Perform routine work to the highest professional standards as determined by the lab management team.
• Be responsible for the quality of their work and carry out their duties in accordance with the Board’s policy.
• Observe the strictest confidence when dealing with all aspects of the MUH’s information.
• Actively participate in internal/external quality control & quality assurance/ internal proficiency.
• Participate in the provision of appropriate statistical & management information & reports.
• Participate in the Lab's computer integrated management system.
• Make the most effective/efficient use of developments in IT for both patient care and administrative support.
• Make the most efficient use of reagents/consumables & actively manage blood & blood products in accordance with best practice to ensure minimum out-dating.
• Conform to MUH’s Health and Safety standards.
• Perform other appropriate duties as may be assigned from time to time by management.

Person Specification / Selection Criteria

Essential Criteria:

• Must be eligible for CORU (and registered for same by end of 31st March 2021, if applicable).
• Fulfil the qualifications and eligibility criteria as laid down by the DOH&C.
• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem solving. Ability to make rational calm decisions. Skills at diagnosis, especially skills of deduction. High level of commitment to tasks undertaken in quality environment.
• Must be able to prioritise their work so as to meet the demands of meeting different timelines and able to work on their own where and when this is required.
• Must demonstrate flexibility to work in a demand driven environment, enthusiasm, adaptability and a willingness to co-operate.
• Good computer skills.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of working in the area of relevant discipline.

Full Job Spec is available on request.

Closing Date 1pm on Wednesday, 3rd June 2026.

MUH reserves the right to create a panel for this post from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of a full or part time duration may be filled.

Mercy University Hospital (MUH)

Mercy University
Hospital is a growing hospital in Cork City. We
have over 1,800 staff providing complex care through our inpatient, day
patient, outpatient and emergency services. 

We are a teaching hospital, a centre of national and international excellence, and are renowned for our research and tertiary services.

Providing 24/7 acute surgical, acute medical and critical care, we have multiple sites across the city and continues to expand. We recently opened our Blarney Rehabilitation Unit, a post-acute care specialist rehabilitation unit.

We support staff development with approx. 100 promotions annually. We prioritise work life balance with 28% of our team working part time hours. We offer nationally agreed enhanced Salary Scales, Pension Scheme, excellent holidays, canteen, and Study Leave and Assistance. 

From Cardiac Care to Intensive Care, our varied specialist services offer real career choice to our team. And we live by our Core Values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Respect and Team Spirit.