Chief Medical/Clinical Scientist - Microbiology

Full Job Description

The role of the Chief Medical Scientist- Microbiology is to manage the diagnostic microbiology laboratory and will work in collaboration with the Consultant Microbiologists, Laboratory Management, Medical Scientists and laboratory staff.

Role Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the clinical microbiology diagnostic service, in collaboration with Consultant Microbiologists and Laboratory Management team, to ensure patient results are delivered to the highest standard in a timely manner.
• Lead the scientific staff within the department and ensure the appropriate skill mix in the laboratory to provide a safe and quality focused service.
• Participate in the maintenance of the ISO 15189 quality management system which ensures safe patient care.
• Maintain professional competency to work in accordance with the laboratory management system and act impartially and ethically in the discharge of duties.
• Encourage professional development of staff, through promoting self-learning, formal courses, or formal and/or informal on the job training.
• Develop, update and review policies, procedures and guidelines for the department.
• Monitor and interpret quality, standards, accuracy of results, and participate in troubleshooting to resolve abnormalities, anomalies and variations in results.
• Actively participate in internal and external quality control and quality assurance programs and co-operate in evaluating assays, equipment and consumables where required.

Experience and Qualifications

• BSc (minimum QQI Level 8) allied to the field of clinical science and laboratory medicine.
• Eligible for membership of the ACSLM.
• Have previous experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory (at least 3 years) with 2 of those years in a senior role.
• Have experience working in clinical microbiology.
• Knowledge of ISO15189 accreditation.