L Medical Scientist, Senior

Scientific/Professional

The Senior Medical Scientist (ICT/LIS Manager) will:

· Provide strategic and operational leadership in the management, development, and optimisation of Pathology Information Systems (LIS/ICT).

· Lead and manage change initiatives, including the development and delivery of structured project and work plans.

· Ensure all project risks, issues, and change controls are appropriately identified, assessed, managed, documented, and communicated in accordance with hospital risk management frameworks.

· Prepare and contribute to the production of the annual departmental report and other required management reports.

· Develop, implement, and maintain departmental policies and procedures to support service improvement and assess requirements for additional resources.

· Participate in Hospital, regional, and external committees as required.

· Provide accurate and timely operational, performance, and management information to the required standard.

· Promote and maintain a patient-centred approach in the delivery of laboratory services.

· Demonstrate professional behaviour consistent with the Hospital’s values, ethical standards, and codes of conduct.

Quality

The Senior Medical Scientist (ICT/LIS Manager) will:

· Ensure compliance with all relevant national and international standards, guidelines, and best practices applicable to laboratory services.

· Actively participate in internal and external quality assurance programmes.

· Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System in line with ISO 15189 (or equivalent accreditation standards).

· Participate in quality improvement initiatives that are patient-focused and that measure, audit, and enhance service performance and user satisfaction.

· Ensure compliance with all applicable national legislation and EU Directives.

· Promote the efficient and effective use of resources to ensure the smooth operation of laboratory services.

· Provide statistical, performance, and quality-related information as required.

Information Technology

The Senior Medical Scientist (ICT/LIS Manager) will:

· Lead the commissioning, implementation, and efficient operation of laboratory ICT and LIS systems.

· Act as lead for the implementation and ongoing optimisation of MedLIS, ensuring compliance with national HSE ICT and information governance policies.

· Ensure laboratory staff are supported and enabled to maximise the effective use of information technology for patient care and administrative functions.

· Ensure laboratory ICT systems integrate effectively with hospital-wide and external systems.

· Collect, analyse, interpret, and present laboratory data relating to activity, staffing, performance, and expenditure.

· Ensure ICT systems meet the operational and clinical needs of the Pathology Department and its service users.

· Develop, maintain, and review error logs and incident reports related to LIS/ICT systems.

· Ensure best practices are implemented in relation to data quality, validation, and integrity.

· Liaise with instrument and software suppliers regarding analyser interfaces and system integrations.

· Oversee system security, user access controls, data protection, and backup procedures, maintaining appropriate audit trails.

· Work collaboratively with hospital IT departments to resolve technical and operational ICT/LIS issues.

· Manage system upgrades, enhancements, acceptance testing, and data migration activities.

Staff Management

The Senior Medical Scientist (ICT/LIS Manager) will:

· Foster a positive working environment, promoting teamwork, collaboration, and professional respect among laboratory staff.

· Encourage initiative, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.

· Support and motivate staff through goal setting, performance management, and regular communication in line with hospital performance frameworks.

· Maintain discipline and professional standards in accordance with Hospital and HSE policies.

· In consultation with senior colleagues, prepare work schedules, assign duties, and organise rosters to meet ICT and laboratory service requirements.

· Implement and manage HSE policies relating to attendance management and staff wellbeing.

Education & Training

The Senior Medical Scientist (ICT/LIS Manager) will:

· Identify training and development needs and coordinate appropriate education and training programmes for laboratory staff.

· Facilitate and support ongoing professional development, continuing education, and relevant research activities.

· Support and facilitate data access and reporting for education, training, audit, and research purposes, in line with governance requirements.

· Liaise with Heads of Discipline and relevant stakeholders to coordinate training initiatives.

Risk, Health & Safety

The Senior Medical Scientist (ICT/LIS Manager) will:

· Coordinate laboratory ICT and LIS aspects of the Major Emergency Plan in accordance with Laboratory Management Team policies.

· Ensure effective health and safety systems and procedures are implemented in compliance with the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act and Hospital policies.

· Collaborate with the Laboratory Management Team to develop, implement, and monitor best practice procedures for accident prevention and incident management.

· Receive, record, investigate, and report incidents, complaints, and equipment or supply defects, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are taken.

· Ensure staff work safely, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and are familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.

· Provide training, instruction, supervision, and information to support staff compliance with health and safety legislation and policies.

The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.