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We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Senior Medical Scientist to join a friendly, dynamic, and expanding laboratory within a Cork hospital. This is a Permanent, Fulltime position that requires you to work on call.

Meet your potential employer:

Excel Recruitment are excited to partner with a highly reputable hospital in Cork to recruit a highly skilled and motivated Senior Medical Scientist (Blood Transfusion) for its expanding multidisciplinary laboratory. This role presents a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge!

Job Overview:

The post holder will lead service delivery and the development of its accredited Blood Transfusion laboratory in order to meet the needs and requirements of its users and patients.
The multidisciplinary laboratory has a supportive and warm working culture where your contribution is value.

What you’ll need to succeed:

We are looking for a highly competent and versatile Senior Biomedical Scientist with a strong background in Blood Transfusion to join this laboratory team.
The successful candidate will have in-depth subject knowledge and a proven track record in Blood Transfusion work, problem-solving, and staff supervision. You will bring a pragmatic approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain focus and perform effectively under pressure.
This role presents a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge!

Eligibility Criteria

• CORU-registered (or evidence of application in progress) Medical Scientist and eligible for Fellowship of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine
• At least four years’ experience in blood transfusion since qualification At least two years’ experience as a Senior MS in blood transfusion (desirable)
• Advanced technical and theoretical knowledge of laboratory blood transfusion
• Experience of service development and ISO15189 accreditation Demonstrable effective interaction with colleagues
• Flexible, collaborative and committed to achievement of team and organisational objectives Patient-focused and influential with excellent communication skills
• Knowledge and experience of risk management
• Experience of JCI hospital accreditation (desirable

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Commitment to work-life balance and employee wellness.
• Educational funding, many opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Excellent Pension contribution
• Variety of work arrangements offering work/life balance
• You will join an exceptional team with access to state-of-the-art technology and resources.
• You will be offered employment in a cohesive and growing environment which has a history of rewarding excellence that will help you grow your career through continued learning and development.
• This role provides ample opportunities for career advancement within a rapidly growing industry.

If you are a motivated and highly experienced Medical Scientist looking to take on a leadership role in a leading hospital, we would love to hear from you.

What you need to do now:

For more information about this opportunity, please reach out confidentially to Charlene Cooke by email at or telephone at +353 89 94 55139

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