Chief Medical Scientist Blood Transfusion/haemovigilance Specified Purpose | FULL - TIME |, P/W

Chief Medical Scientist

Blood Transfusion/Haemovigilance

Specified Purpose (1 yr Maternity Cover) | Full- time | 35 hours p/w

(immediate start)

The Blood Transfusion Department, which is accredited to ISO 15189, processes more than 28,000 tests annually, providing services to NOHC and an external Private Hospital.

The Department is well equipped with technology/instrumentation; Winpath LIS, Q-Pulse, IH500 and Bloodtrack.

The NOHC Laboratory operates a multi-disciplinary on-call service and multi-disciplinary extended working day.

The National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh (NOHC) has 34 Orthopaedic Surgeons and is Ireland’s largest dedicated Orthopaedic centre, the national referral centre for post-prosthetic joint infections, Ireland’s primary referral centre for bone and soft tissue tumours, and the dedicated surgical centre for the National Sarcoma Service. NOHC also provides orthopaedic oncology, rehabilitation, rheumatology and paediatric services, and sports and exercise medicine. Home to the National Bone Bank, the Hospital is affiliated with RCSI, UCD and DCU as a teaching establishment. Moreover, we undertake exciting research in collaboration with academic partners, peers, scientists, engineers and industry.

Applicants should:

· Hold qualifications for the post as stipulated by the Health Service Executive.

· Supply evidence of Registration with CORU with the application

· Have 7 yrs experience in a Blood Transfusion Laboratory, as a medical scientist, with two years spent in a promotional post.

For details on the particulars of qualifications and experience and a job description, please contact Aoife Sunderland Aoife.Sunderland@nohc.ie ___________________________________________________________________

Informal enquiries are welcome to Ms Marese Mullins (Laboratory Manager),

on 01 8140386 or email marese.mullins@nohc.ie

Interested candidates should apply via Rezoomo with a copy of their Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter.

Closing Date for receipt of Applications is 5 pm on Friday 24th April 2026.

-Shortlisting will take place

-Your application must be your own work and reflect your own experiences, competencies and skills. Do not use AI to complete the application form

-Pay and conditions as per Department of Health guidelines.

-The National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh is an equal opportunities employer.

- Data Protection: Please refer tohttps://nohc.ie/privacy-policy/to learn more about how we handle your personal data and the rights that you have during the recruitment cycle.