St. James S Hospital

ST. JAMES’S HOSPITAL

Job Title:Senior Medical Scientist

Grade:SeniorMedical Scientist

Area of Assignment: Histopathology Department, LabMed Directorate

Reporting Relationship: Consultant Pathologist and Chief Medical Scientist

Salary Scale:€49,469 – €66,155

Closing Date:Sunday, 26th May 2018

Ref:40587/18

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Each candidate must, on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for

the office:

1)(a) Have attained the Fellowship examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science (FIBMS):

(b) Possess a postgraduate degree in the field of Medical Laboratory Science.

And

2)Possess four years practical experience in a recognized Medical Laboratory since qualifying as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.

And

3)Be a fellow of, or be eligible for fellowship of The Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (FACSLM).

4)Specialist knowledge of the clinical and scientific area in laboratory medicine assigned.

5)Knowledge of best practice guidelines and protocols in Laboratory Medicine.

6)Knowledge of the ISO 15189 quality management system.

7)Excellent IT skills.

Desirable:

1)Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma process improvement systems

2)Knowledge and experience in Change Management projects

MAIN ROLE, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Purpose of the Role:

To be part of the senior management team in the department. To co-ordinate and lead medical scientist staff in addition to medical laboratory assistants and administrative staff in achieving departmental objectives. To provide support for the development of services embracing continuous quality improvement and the management of changes necessary to achieve organisational goals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership and Accountability:

In collaboration with the Chief Medical Scientist and senior management team to take on the key role in driving the internal laboratory reorganisation required to develop and maintain a comprehensive laboratory service.
Provide strategic and clinical leadership, as part of a team, which results in the delivery of effective, efficient, quality assured and patient centred laboratory service.
Develop a shared sense of commitment and participation among staff in the development of the service.
Keep the Consultant Chemical Pathologist and Chief Medical Scientist appraised of any significant development within his/her area of responsibility and perform such additional duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Liaise with clinicians and support service users.
Identify professional training requirements of laboratory staff as appropriate to the delivery of a quality laboratory medicine service.
Identify in-house training requirements for scientific and allied staff.
Responsible for maintaining high standards of professional practice by medical scientists and other staff as appropriate

Planning:

(Key objectives will be set on an annual basis)

The SMS will be expected to plan service improvements and developments in their area and implement in full and in a timely fashion, in consultation with the Chief Medical Scientist and Laboratory Consultant.
Maintaining and improving the quality management system

Assist in the selection, introduction and development of information and other systems for co-ordination of data collection, communication and management.
Advise on equipment selection, purchase, replacement or upgrading.
Participate in the preparation of plans for the service in association with the Consultant Chemical Pathologist, Chief Medical Scientist and Laboratory Manager.
Participate and co-operate with any internal or external evaluation of the service.

Operations:

Assist in the development of operational policies, in consultation with the Chief Medical Scientist and Laboratory Consultant, protocols and guidelines to maximise utilisation of resources and ensure systematic audit of such usage.
Participate in collaborative planning in conjunction with other professionals
Participate in the on call and out of hours service, as required by management

Personnel Management:

Participate, as required, in the recruitment, selection and appointment of laboratory staff.
Ensure the optimum and effective use of staff through efficient rostering, skill/grade mix planning, work load measurement and staff deployment.
Implementation of the staff development and individual performance review process (OSR) and foster a high level of morale among staff by effective motivation and communication.
Participate in the formulation of relevant personnel policies and procedures and deal with human resource problems, in association with laboratory and hospital management.
Promote and maintain a safe environment for staff. Develop and implement Risk Management and Health and Safety strategies in consultation with appropriate personnel.
Effectively manage medical scientists and medical laboratory assistants
Identify professional training requirements of medical scientist staff as appropriate to the delivery of a diagnostic laboratory medicine service.
Identify in-house training requirements for medical scientists and allied staff.
Responsible for maintaining high standards of professional practice by medical scientists and other staff as appropriate

Finance:

Ensure, in collaboration with the Chief Medical Scientist and Laboratory Manager, that expenditure is controlled within budget and identify potential for efficiency savings through improved practices and innovation.

Quality Assurance:

Ensure that modern standards of laboratory practice are in operation and that regular monitoring is undertaken through audit.
Maintain good collaborative working relationships and communications with appropriate statutory, professional and voluntary organisations responsible for and/or participating in health care.
Ensure adherence to all codes and guidelines relating to professional practice including the maintenance of Quality Assurance standards.
Support of quality initiatives both internally and externally, through HIQA, NCCP and Accreditation bodies as required.
Monitor research and new developments. Initiate, facilitate and take part in relevant research and promote awareness of ongoing and current research.
Ensure compliance with all legislation and EU Directives on Laboratory Quality and Safety and compliance with the Hospital’s and Laboratory’s quality and safety policies and procedures

Key Performance Criteria:

Satisfactory performance in EQA schemes.
The extent to which there is user satisfaction with services.
The effectiveness of financial management, in particular, ability to operate within budget.
The extent to which good working relationships are fostered and maintained.
The effectiveness of performance in relation to personnel management and development.
The quality and standard of laboratory services.
The maintenance of Accreditation certification

The extent to which service plan objectives have been achieved.

PARTICULARS OF OFFICE

The appointment is Whole time, Permanent & Pensionable.
Annual Leave allowance is 30 days per annum.
The person appointed must not give less than one month’s notice, in writing, of intention to resign.
Normal working hours for this post will be 37 hours per week.
You will be required to work the agreed roster/on call arrangements advised to you by your line manager. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8.00am – 8.00pm over seven days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement.

GENERAL

The Hospital Board will not be responsible for the loss or theft of personal belongings.
Fire orders must be observed and staff must complete fire training every 2 years
All accidents within the department must be reported immediately.
In accordance with the “Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005”, all staff must comply with all safety regulations.
St James Hospital is a smoke free Campus. Smoking is not permitted within the Hospital Buildings or on the grounds.

PROFICIENCY IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

A level of proficiency in the English language is a requirement of all roles within St. James’s Hospital. Proficiency in spoken English is assessed during the interview process.

HEALTH

A candidate 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.

INFECTION CONTROL AND HYGIENE

It is the responsibility of all staff across the hospital to ensure that infection control and hygiene standards are adhered to and maintained at all times.

CONFIDENTIALITY

In the course of your employment you may have access to or hear information concerning the medical or personal affairs of patients and/or staff, or other health services business. Such records and information are strictly confidential and unless acting on the instructions of an authorised officer, on no account must information concerning staff, patients or other health service business be divulged or discussed except in the performance of normal duty. In addition records must never be left in such a manner that unauthorised persons can obtain access to them and must be kept in safe custody when no longer required.

ENQUIRIES

Mr. Ronan Ward, Chief Medical Scientist in Histopathology, Tel: 4162983, Email:

Application Procedure:

The Application Form is available under Allied Health & Social Care Posts section of Careers webpage.

Alternatively, please contact the Human Resources Directorate for an application form, Phone: 01 416 2559 or Email: .

Please note closing date Sunday 26th May, 2018 for receipt of completed application forms, C.V.s will not be accepted.

A panel may be formed from which future vacancies will be filled

St. James’ Hospital is an Equal Opportunities Employer