Medical Scientist, Senior

The post holder will support the principle that care of the patient comes first at all times and will approach their work with the flexibility and enthusiasm necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree

• Maintain throughout the Group’s awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all hospital activities.
• Performance management systems are part of the role and you will be required to participate in the Group’s performance management programme
• Perform the appropriate duties of the office of Senior Medical Scientist, under the guidance and management of the Chief Medical Scientist, Pathology manager, Consultant pathologist or other designated specialist/ senior staff, whilst retaining the responsibilities of this post.
• Collaborate with the pathology Team and other team members in providing a service that supports the clinical needs of patients and is consistent with best practice, the vision, the values and the strategic plan of the Hospital/ Network.
• Participate in all the work areas of the Establishment while also taking day to day responsibility in collaboration with other specialist/ senior staff, for its planning, prioritising and supervision.
• Co-operate in developing and maintaining a quality management system, in accordance with the requirements of the ISO15189 compliance.
• To participate in all the work of the Establishment to which the pathology Dept. has rostered, with responsibility for equipment performance, maintenance, condition, quality control and record keeping of all instruments within the section. This includes maintenance and correct handling of the temperature monitoring system in pathology
• Responsible for managing consumables and reagent stock supplies associated with the Dept.
• Contribute to the evaluation, validation and implementation of new technologies and equipment where requested.
• Participate in Dept. meetings as requested. Contribute to effective communication within the department.
• Actively participate in continuing professional development, education and research activities as appropriate to the development of the Dept.
• Undertake suitable training and development programmes as requested by the Chief Medical Scientist to successfully acquire core competencies and thereafter maintain the required standards of competence when undertaking the specific duties of the Dept.
• Design and deliver training to staff within the department to support the training of new and existing medical scientists, student medical scientists and laboratory aides working in the pathology Dept. Document staff training.
• Ensure that the Dept. standard operating procedures and health and safety policies are understood and carried out by all staff.
• Where required/ requested undertake relevant training for electronic information systems in place & under development and be familiar and proficient with the use of the information technology systems within the department.
• Complete all mandatory HSE training.
• Be familiar with the Health & Safety policies of the HSE and the department and ensure that they are followed to maintain a safe working environment for all employees and visitors.
• Behave at all times in a manner appropriate to your profession and the obligations and constraints of the post, including an awareness of the primacy of the patient, maintaining patient confidentiality and relating to patients, clients and other stakeholders/ management in an understanding and sympathetic way.

KPI’s

• The identification and development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) which are congruent with the Hospital’s service plan targets.
• The development of Action Plans to address KPI targets.
• Driving and promoting a Performance Management culture.
• In conjunction with line manager assist in the development of a Performance Management system for your profession.
• The management and delivery of KPIs as a routine and core business objective.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING GENERAL CONDITIONS:

· Employees must attend fire lectures annually and must observe fire orders.

· All accidents within the Department must be reported immediately and documented according to.

· Infection Control Policies must be adhered to.

· In line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Acts 2005 and 2010 all staff must comply with all safety regulations and audits.

· In line with the Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Act 2004, smoking within the Hospital Buildings is not permitted.

· Hospital uniform code must be adhered to.

· Provide information that meets the need of Senior Management.

· To support, promote and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient health service.

Risk Management, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety

· The management of Risk, Infection Control, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment.

· The post holder must be familiar with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility.

· The post holder has a duty to familiarise themselves with the relevant Organisational Policies, Procedures & Standards and attend training as appropriate in the following areas:

o Continuous Quality Improvement Initiatives

o Document Control Information Management Systems

o Risk Management Strategy and Policies

o Hygiene Related Policies, Procedures and Standards

o Decontamination Code of Practice

o Infection Control Policies

o Safety Statement, Health & Safety Policies and Fire Procedure

o Data Protection and confidentiality Policies

· The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they become familiar with the requirements stated within the Risk Management Strategy and that they comply with the Group’s Risk Management Incident/Near miss reporting Policies and Procedures.

· The post holder is responsible for ensuring that they comply with hygiene services requirements in your area of responsibility. Hygiene Services incorporates environment and facilities, hand hygiene, catering, cleaning, the management of laundry, waste, sharps and equipment.

· The post holder must foster and support a quality improvement culture through-out your area of responsibility in relation to hygiene services.

· The post holders’ responsibility for Quality & Risk Management, Hygiene Services and Health & Safety will be clarified to you in the induction process and by your line manager.

· The post holder must take reasonable care for his or her own actions and the effect that these may have upon the safety of others.

· The post holder must cooperate with management, attend Health & Safety related training and not undertake any task for which they have not been authorised and adequately trained.

· The post holder is required to bring to the attention of a responsible person any perceived shortcoming in our safety arrangements or any defects in work equipment.

· It is the post holder’s responsibility to be aware of and comply with the HSE Health Care Records Management/Integrated Discharge Planning (HCRM / IDP) Code of Practice.

The above Job Description 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.