Medical Scientist

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this post is to participate in the delivery of a quality microbiology laboratory service to reflect the hospital’s commitment to patient-focused care and high quality, under the guidance of the Chief Medical Scientist and Consultant Microbiologists in Microbiology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and promote throughout the Hospital awareness of the primacy of the patient in the delivery of the Microbiology service and in relation to all Hospital activities.
• Promote open communication and healthy working relationships within Pathology and to other hospital and user sectors.
• Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the values of the hospital and in accordance with the hospital’s disciplinary policy.
• Contribute as part of the core Microbiology team in supporting the clinical needs of our patients that is consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the Hospital and which reflects the hospital’s commitment to patient focused care and high quality.
• Display awareness and appreciation of the service user and the ability to empathise with and treat others with dignity and respect.
• Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace, create and promote positive working relationships

Informal Enquiries to: Louise O’ Sullivan osullivanl@mater.ie