Vacancy Details

Applications are invited for the permanent position of Medical Scientist – Blood Bank in St. Vincent's University Hospital.

A panel may be formed to fill upcoming permanent and temporary vacancies.

Purpose of the post:

The post holder will work as part of a team in co-operation with the Consultant Head of Department, Chief Medical Scientist and Laboratory Manager to ensure that the Laboratory service operates to the highest standards and that best practice is maintained.

St. Vincent’s University Hospital performs a large range of tests, both routine and specialised, for this hospital and the hospitals in the local region. There is opportunity in each department for exposure to specialised areas.

The department is involved in the education of undergraduate and postgraduate students in Biomedical Science. Laboratory staff are encouraged and supported to engage in further education and training including MSc courses. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is facilitated by attending hospital seminars/meetings /MDT’s and conferences. There is a Journal Club every Friday from September to June. 

The Blood Transfusion Department at SVUH consists of the transfusion laboratory, the Haemovigilance team and the Stem cell processing facility. It is a dynamic environment and provides routine and specialised testing within SVUH and to the hospitals in the SVHG group. Tests provided include Group & screen, Antibody investigations, Serological crossmatch, Electronic issue, Direct coombs test, elutions, & absorptions. The Department has a strong focus on the promotion of Patient Blood Management and this involves interactions with Medical and nursing staff from all areas within the hospital. The Department works closely with the Emergency Department and has a Pre-hospital blood program in place whereby blood can be administered pre-hospital.  

The stem cell laboratory is responsible for processing, storage and re-infusion of Autologous peripheral blood stem cells for Patients in SVHG. It has recently achieved international Jacie Accreditation.

Informal Enquiries or Role Specific Enquiries:  Mr Donal Murphy, Laboratory Manager – d.murphy@svuh.ie and Ms Denise Neary, Chief Medical Scientist - dneary@svhg.ie. 

 Please download the below Job Description for this position, as this will not be available online after the vacancy close date.

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