Medical Laboratory Aide

The post holder will be required to perform a range of support duties to facilitate the efficient operation of the Laboratory and ensure the smooth delivery of laboratory services. The post holder will work with the other Laboratory Aides in Specimen Reception and as part of the Laboratory team including Medical Scientists, Senior Medical Scientists, Quality Officer and Chief Medical Scientist.

Eligiblity Criteria:

Candidates must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office, possess:

1.Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc

(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:

(i) Have previous experience of work in a hospital laboratory or science laboratory.

OR

(ii) Hold a qualification to minimum standard of Quality & Qualifications Ireland Level 5 (or higher) in Laboratory Skills.

AND

(b) Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role.

2.Age

Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where s/he is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004). A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs.

3.Health

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

4.Character

Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character

Post Specific Criteria: Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience as relevant to the role.

Other Requirements specific to the post: The post holder must be available to participate in a 5/7 roster

We welcome enquiries about the role. Please contact below for further information:

Name & Job Title: Ms Michelle Ni Luanaigh, Chief Medical Scientist

Email Address: michelle.niluanaigh@hse.ie

Tel: 052 6177056