Medical Scientist / Biomedical Scientist

Medical Scientist / Biomedical Scientist- Blood Transfusion

Purpose of the Role:

The purpose of this post is to provide a safe, efficient, quality Blood Transfusion service in conjunction with the Chief Medical Scientist, to satisfy the needs and requirements of service users and in in compliance with the requirements of international standard ISO15189.

Essential Criteria:

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

a) Bachelor in Science (Applied Science) Honours degree (Biomedical option) from the Technological University of Dublin / Dublin Institute of Technology, Kevin Street;

or

b) Bachelor in Science Honours degree in Biomedical Science from the Joint University

College Cork - Cork Institute of Technology course;

or

c) Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences of the Dublin Institute of Technology,

Kevin Street or the Cork Institute of Technology awarded prior to 1994;

or

d) Possess Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences of the Dublin Institute of

Technology, Kevin Street or Cork Institute of Technology or the Galway/Mayo Institute of

Technology (awarded prior to 1997)

or

e) Bachelor in Science degree with Honours for Biomedical science (which is recognized as a Health & Care Professions Council, UK (HCPC) approved)

or

f) A recognised qualification at least equivalent to (A) - (E) above;

And

Be registered with CORU or be eligible for registration

Or

Be currently registered with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist

How to Apply and Informal Enquiries:

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is Sunday the 4th of January 2025 at 11.45pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact:

Martina Williams, Chief Medical Scientist E: martina.williams@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact: E: rachel.sheridan@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

So that the Onboarding team can confirm your start date, you will need to ensure that your mandatory training is completed at least 7 days prior to your commencement date.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.

Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2026.

• February 9th, 2026
• March 9th, 2026
• April 13th, 2026