Naas General Hospital.

There is currently one permanent whole-time vacancy available in the Microbiology Laboratory, Pathology Department at Naas General Hospital.

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Naas General Hospital from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose Specialist Medical Scientist, Surveillance vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

Informal Enquiries

Mary Duggan,

Laboratory Manager,

Naas General Hospital.

Telephone number (045) 843046.

mary.duggan2@hse.ie

Candidates must have at the latest date of application: -

1. Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc

Category A:

(i) Individuals who qualified before the 31st March 2019 and have not engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland must:

Or

(ii) Individuals who qualified before the 31st March 2019 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession for less than 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), in the Republic of Ireland between 31st March 2014 and 30th March 2019 must:

(a)Possess a qualification approved by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU see https://www.coru.ie/about-us/registration-boards/medical-scientists-registration-board/apply-for-registration/

Or

(b)Hold a comparable qualification recognised by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU.

Or

(c)Submit proof to the HSE of their application for recognition of their qualifications from the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU by a date specified by the HSE.

Or

(d)Hold a qualification previously recognised by the Department of Health (An Roinn Slainte) /Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM) (formerly the Academy of Medical Laboratory Science) up to 31st March 2019.

And

(e)Possess one of the following NFQ Level 9 post graduate qualifications:

• MSc Clinical Laboratory Science, Dublin Institute of Technology.

• MSc Clinical Chemistry, University of Dublin, Trinity College.

• MSc Biomedical Science, university of Ulster.

• MSc Biomedical Science, Cork Institute of Technology / University College Cork.

• MSc Molecular Pathology, Dublin Institute of Technology / University of Dublin, Trinity College.

Or

(f)An equivalent qualification at minimum Level 9 validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM).

Or

(g)Have attained the Fellowship of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM) awarded before July 2018.

Or

(h)Have attained the Fellowship examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science (Awarded prior to 1999).

And

(i)Possess four years full time clinical experience (or an aggregate of four years’ full time clinical experience) as a medical scientist in a clinical diagnostic laboratory since qualifying as a medical scientist.

And

(j)Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the appropriate specialist area

And

(k)Demonstrate evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

And

(l)Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

Category B:

Individuals who qualified before the 31st March 2019 and have been engaged in the practice of the profession in the Republic of Ireland for a minimum of 2 years fulltime (or an aggregate of 2 years fulltime), between 31st March 2014 and 30th March 2019 must:

(a)Hold a qualification recognised by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU see https://www.coru.ie/about-us/registration-boards/medical-scientists-registration-board/apply-for-registration/

Or

(b)Hold a qualification previously recognised by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM) (formerly the Academy of Medical laboratory Science) up to 31st March 2019.

And

(c)Possess one of the following NFQ Level 9 post graduate qualifications:

• MSc Clinical Laboratory Science, Dublin Institute of Technology.

• MSc Clinical Chemistry, University of Dublin, Trinity College.

• MSc Biomedical Science, University of Ulster.

• MSc Biomedical Science, Cork Institute of Technology / University College Cork.

• MSc Molecular Pathology, Dublin Institute of Technology / University of Dublin, Trinity College.

Or

(d)An equivalent qualification at minimum Level 9 validated by the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine (ACSLM).

Or

(e)Have attained the Fellowship of the Academy of Clinical Science and Laboratory Medicine awarded before July 2018.

Or

(f)Have attained the Fellowship examination of the Institute of Biomedical Science (Awarded prior to 1999).

And

(g)Possess four years full time clinical experience (or an aggregate of four years’ full time clinical experience) as a medical scientist in a clinical diagnostic laboratory since qualifying as a medical scientist.

And

(h)Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the appropriate specialist area

And

(i)Demonstrate evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

And

(j)Candidates must have the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office.

2. Registration on the Medical Scientists register

Category A

Appointees who subsequently fail to achieve the necessary registration on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU will not be able to continue in the role of a Medical Scientist beyond the 30th March 2021.

Category B

Appointees must have applied for registration with CORU by the 30th March 2021 to continue in the role of a Medical Scientist beyond the 30th March 2021.

3. Annual registration

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

Post Specific Requirements

Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in Microbiology as relevant to the role.

Other Requirements Specific to the Post

• Have access to appropriate transport to fulfil the requirements of the role
• The successful candidate may be required to participate in the out of hours roster.

HR Informal Enquiries

Chloe Wade

Chloe.wade@hse.ie

Failure to complete all areas of the application form may result in you not being brought forward to the interview stage of the selection process. An application form must be submitted, CV’s will not be accepted for this campaign