Medical Scientist Blood Transfusion

Job Title: Basic Grade Medical Scientist

Reference No: 05\.035 (2026\)

Department / Directorate: Blood Transfusion Department / Laboratory Directorate

Reports to: Chief Medical Scientist or Deputy

Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) is a model 4, voluntary, academic teaching hospital partnered with Trinity College and situated in south west Dublin. With a staff of over 4,000 people from 63 different countries, it provides both acute and tertiary care to an increasing population of circa 800,000 people and is a provider of local, regional and national specialties. It is also a National Urology Centre, the second largest provider of dialysis services in the country, Pelvic and Acetabulum National Centre and a designated Trauma Unit.

The Hospital is part of the newly established HSE Dublin \& Midlands Region, which serves a population of over 1\.2 million across seven counties, and operates under the governance of an independent Board of Directors who give their time on a voluntary basis. TUH is also supported by the Adelaide Health Foundation, the Meath Foundation and Tallaght University Hospital Foundation.

TUH recognises the role it plays in our community both as an employer and provider of healthcare and is committed to building a sustainable future for our region both now and into the future with a focus on patient outcomes.

The Hospital is ambitious, recognising that healthcare delivery is undergoing seismic change and will be different now and into the future, largely due to digital and technological advances along with research continuing to discover and test new treatment options. TUH wants to be a leader in determining that future. It is a *“Hospital without Walls”* always looking to optimise care both within and beyond in line with the Sláintecare vision of providing the right care, in the right place, at the right time whilst empowering our patients and staff.

TUH Vision and Values

The vision of the Hospital is “*People Caring for People to Live Better Lives”* through excellent health outcomes supported by evidenced based practice, positive patient and staff experience in an empowering and caring environment. A culture of innovation and quality improvement is central to everything we do.

Our TUH CARE values – for patients, their families, our community and staff are:* Collaborate – together and with our academic and care partners

• Achieve – our goals, positive outcomes and wellbeing


• Respect – for patients, each other and our environment


• Equity – for patients and staff

At TUH we view our staff as our most valuable asset and every member of the Team is valued equally. We recognise that a skilled, satisfied and motivated workforce is a prerequisite to high quality care.

A full overview of TUH is available on www.tuh.ie/about us

purpose of the role:

The Medical Scientist will be involved in the analysis of patient samples in order to detect disease and to monitor the effectiveness of any treatment prescribed by clinicians (doctors).

overview of role:

Key Duties and Responsibilities* Participate in implementing the Service that supports the clinical needs of our patients and is consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the Hospital

• Participate in training staff as required


• Participate in the implementation of operational processes to the standards of ‘best practice’, in order to optimise use of resources


• Participate in the implementation of a ‘quality management’ programme which is patient centred and which measures and audits performance and client satisfaction


• Actively participate in and promote continuing education and research activities consistent with the position


• Participate as required on laboratory working groups (e.g. quality, ICT, safety, equipment, process analysis)


• Liaise with the Laboratory Manager/Chief Medical Scientist, Quality Manager, Laboratory IT Manager, NPT Manager, Phlebotomy Manager, and Laboratory Administration Officer


• In accordance with your position as a medical scientist, maintain participation for on\-going professional development, in a recognised CPD / CE programme


• Be responsible for ensuring you participate in training programmes as required by the hospital ( e.g fire training, manual handling)


• Report to the Chief Medical Scientist in the Department. However, the chosen candidate may be required to report on a day\-to\-day basis to designated senior staff e.g. Senior Medical Scientists


• Perform routine and specialised work to the highest professional standards, as determined by the Chief Medical Scientist and Laboratory Management Team


• Be responsible for the quality of their work and carry out their duties in accordance with Hospital policy


• Observe the strictest confidence when dealing with all aspects of patient or Hospital information


• In co\-operation with the Consultant Head of Department, Chief Medical Scientist and other designated senior staff, participate in the introduction of new ideas and methods according to Hospital policy


• Participate as required in the registration, custody and stock level of the laboratory reagents, consumables and other materials held in the department


• Receive and record details concerning mishaps, complaints and defects in reagents, consumables and equipment, investigate the circumstances with appropriate team members, taking necessary actions and reporting the findings as required / determined by the Chief Medical Scientist


• Ensure that policy relating to the record keeping is followed


• Co\-operate in evaluating equipment, reagents \& consumables, and research projects


• Facilitate arrangements, where appropriate, to introduce professional and/or other visitors to the laboratory


• Co\-ordinate and carry out the Major Emergency Plan for isolated incidents or multiple trauma according to Laboratory Management Team policy


• Participate with the Chief Medical Scientist in the facilitation of relevant courses in the appropriate colleges


• Facilitate arrangements in the Department for educating and training undergraduates, interns and post\-graduate students


• Ensure, in co\-operation with the Consultant Head of Department, Laboratory Manager, Chief Medical Scientist and designated senior staff, appropriate compliance with International and National guidelines and standards for the provision of Blood Transfusion Department Services (as applicable) and actively participate in internal and external quality control and quality assurance


• Participate in the provision of appropriate statistical and management information


• Participate in ISO 15189 as directed by the Chief Medical Scientist \& Laboratory Management


• Be responsible for ensuring you participate in laboratory training programmes as required by Laboratory Management e.g. Laboratory techniques training and retraining


• Participate in the out of hours on call service as required by the Chief Medical Scientist


• Any other duties that may be assigned by the Chief Medical Scientist

Qualifications \& Experience required

Must Have:* Be registered on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU

See https://coru.ie/aboutus/registration\-boards/medical\-scientists\-registration\-board/apply\-forregistration/

Or* Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, 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 March 2021

And* 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

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


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

Reward \& Recognition* Remuneration is in accordance with the Department of Health Consolidated Salary Scales, grade code 3875\.

• The appointment is permanent and pensionable.


• The annual leave entitlement is 28 working days per year. The leave year runs from 1st April to the 31st of March each year.


• Normal working hours are 35 worked over 5 days. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 am to 8 pm over 7 days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement.

Application process

Applications must be submitted ‘on\-line’ at www.tuh.ie/careers by completing the application form and attaching your CV. Candidates should be aware that, when applying for a post through the 'On\-Line' Application System (Candidate Manager) they will receive an automated reply acknowledging receipt of their application. Should you for any reason, not receive this automated acknowledgement, you should notify the Human Resources Department, before the closing date, otherwise your application will not be considered.

All candidates should note that, in order to maintain a timely process, the closing date and time for receipt of applications will be strictly adhered to.

Informal Enquiries to: Chief Medical Scientist, Ms. Alison Harper, Blood Transfusion \- Telephone (01\) 4143910 or email

Closing Date: Before close of business on: 9th June 2026

TUH Core CompetencieS:Core Area Competency Level

Managing the service Quality \& Safety of Service 2

Managing the service Delivery of Results 2

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