RHM-- - Medical Scientist Microbiology

Staff Grade Medical Scientist Microbiology

RHM-01-06-26

Regional Hospital Mullingar

Location of Post:

There is currently one permanent / whole-time vacancy available at Regional Hospital Mullingar, N91NA43.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Staff Grade Medical Scientist – Microbiology from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Informal Enquiries:

We welcome enquiries or to arrange a site visit about the role. Please Contact:

Name: Fran Walsh

Laboratory Manager

Regional Hospital Mullingar

Email:Frances.walsh@hse.ie

Tel: 044 9394548.

HR Point of Contact:

DML is committed to providing information and services which are accessible to all, if you require accessibility assistance throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact:

Name: William Wang

HR Recruitment Officer

HSE Dublin and Midlands

Email:William.wang@hse.ie

Purpose of the Post:

To perform, routine, specialized, and research and development testing to the highest professional standards for the greater need of the patients. The fundamental philosophy guiding this position is that the Post Holder will take any and all measures that will ensure that Laboratory tests are performed and reported within a Quality Management framework and that the Department operates to the requirements of ISO 15189: 2022 ‘Medical Laboratories Particular Requirements for quality and Competence’ and to Best Practice as to ensure Quality and Safety of the Microbiology service provided.

Eligibility Criteria /Qualifications and/ or experience:

1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.

(a) Candidates for appointment must:

(i) Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU.

OR

(ii) Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 1 below*), must submit proof of application for registration with the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU. The acceptable proof is correspondence from the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU confirming their application for registration as a Section 91 applicant was received by the 30th of March 2021.

AND

(iii) Have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and professional ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

AND

(iv) Provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued(Applicable to Section 38 applicants only).

2. Annual Registration (*Applicable to Section 38 Applicants ONLY*)

(i) On appointment practitioners must maintain annual registration on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Registration Board at CORU.

AND

(ii) Practitioners must confirm annual registration with CORU to the HSE by way of the annual Patient Safety Assurance Certificate (PSAC).

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.

Note 1*

Section 91 candidates are individuals who qualified before the 31st of March 2019 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years full-time (or an aggregate of 2 years full-time), between the 31st of March 2014 and the 31st of March 2019 are considered to be Section 91 applicants under the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005.

Post Specific Requirements:

• Demonstrate depth and breadth of post qualification experience in the field of Microbiology
• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the relevant discipline