Haemovigilance Officer

Haemovigilance Officer

This is a permanent, Full-Time contract of employment

The successful candidate will have:

• Registered on the general division of the register of nurses with NMBI, with at least five years post registration nursing experience in an acute hospital setting

OR

• CORU registered Medical Scientist, eligible for fellowship of the Academy of Medical Laboratory Science, with a minimum of 4 years satisfactory post-qualification experience. (Refer to Senior Medical Scientist Person Specification below)
• Working knowledge of the EU Blood Directive 2002/98/EC, SI 360 of 2005, and ISO 15189 accreditation
• Show evidence of continuing professional development
• Be of good character and in a state of health fit for the duties of the post

TENURE: This is a Full Time permanent contract of employment.

REMUNERATION: Remuneration is in accordance with salary scales approved by the Department of Health/Health Service Executive. The salary scale for this post currently ranges from €62,699 to €76,921 gross per annum (Grade Clinical Midwife Specialist band 2313). Assimilation onto the scale is based on relevant work experience and in accordance with circular 17/0213 for existing permanent employees. Payment is made on a monthly/fortnightly basis by credit transfer.

HOURS: Senior Medical Scientist: 35 hours per week, exclusive of unpaid rest breaks. Nursing/Midwifery: 35 hours per week, exclusive of unpaid rest breaks.

ANNUAL LEAVE: 210 working hours per annum.