Medical Scientist, Senior University Hospital

Details of Service

This post is located in Cork University Hospital (CUH) which is the largest university teaching hospital in Ireland; it is the only level 1 trauma centre in the Republic of Ireland and is one of the country’s eight regional cancer units. The Laboratory provides analysis of patient specimens for inpatient, outpatient and community patients. It also provides some referral services for specialised testing for other laboratories in the organisational area.

The service also has extensive interest in research and development and is a teaching site for Medical Scientists and related health professionals

The service has been awarded ISO15189:2022 accreditation. It operates a Quality Management System that conforms to this standard.

Purpose of the Post

To participate as a Medical Scientist, Senior Grade (Histopathology) in providing a high quality and efficient laboratory service to Consultants, Doctors and their patients within the hospital and the community.

In co-operation with other Senior Medical Scientists, clinical staff and the Chief Medical Scientist, the post holder will participate in the delivery of a quality laboratory service that supports the clinical needs of its patients and is consistent with the Laboratory Quality Statement, mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the organisation.

We welcome enquiries about the role.

For further information about the role, contact

Name:Elaine Power, Chief Medical Scientist, Pathology

Email:elaine.power@hse.ie

Tel:021 – 4922513

For enquiries relating to the recruitment process contact.

Mary Hayes

People Resourcing, Model Business Park, Model Farm Road, Cork

Email: mary.hayes22@hse.ie

Tel: 021 492 8737