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Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc (See Recognised Qualifications* below)\u003Cbr>Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:(i)(a) Possess a BSc (Hons)/BA (Mod) in a subject area related to clinical biochemistry/laboratory medicine and diagnostics or equivalent qualification.\u003Cbr>Or\u003Cbr>(b) An equivalent qualification\u003Cbr>Or\u003Cbr>(ii)(a) Have obtained before March 2018, a degree in which Biochemistry was taken as a subject in the final examination, or equivalent\u003Cbr>And\u003Cbr>(b)Be currently employed as a Biochemist in the Irish Health System.\u003Cbr>And\u003Cbr>(iii) Possess an MSc (Taught or Research)(or higher qualification) in Clinical Biochemistry or relevant subject area.(MSc degree may be by examination or thesis) or equivalent qualification.\u003Cbr>And\u003Cbr>(iv) Have 3 years post qualification experience in clinical\u003Cbr>biochemistry/related discipline.\u003Cbr>And |  |\n\n\n|  | (b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high\u003Cbr>standard of suitability and management ability for the proper discharge of the duties\u003Cbr>of the office. |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Experience | • Sufficient experience in the provision of routine biochemistry and endocrinology service. | • Experience in a similar post or Hospital or health service experience. |\n| Skills/Abilities | • Possess broad and up to date knowledge of clinical biochemistry and endocrinology\u003Cbr>• Demonstrate evidence based clinical knowledge in making decisions regarding the Biochemistry service\u003Cbr>• Excellent communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner\u003Cbr>• Demonstrate effective team and interpersonal skills\u003Cbr>• Excellent planning and organising skills\u003Cbr>• Demonstrate the ability to evaluate information, solve problems and make effective decisions\u003Cbr>• Demonstrate the ability to identify and resolve system failures and anomalies\u003Cbr>• Demonstrate initiative\u003Cbr>• Demonstrate flexibility and openness to change with the needs of the service\u003Cbr>• Demonstrate motivation and an innovative approach to job and service developments\u003Cbr>• Demonstrate awareness of all the processes involved in laboratory automation from selection, through testing to decommissioning\u003Cbr>• Demonstrate management and leadership experience;\u003Cbr>• Display evidence based clinical knowledge in making Decisions regarding implementing techniques and | • Demonstrate adaptability to the rapid changes taking place in the health services. |\n\n\n|  | equipment into the routine laboratory service\u003Cbr>• Participate in developing the Biochemistry service to meet the clinical needs of patients and ensuring that the service is consistent with the mission, vision values and strategic plan of the Hospital |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Knowledge & Understanding | • Aware of the principles of clinical governance and their application to Clinical Biochemistry\u003Cbr>• Has a comprehensive knowledge of management of quality within the laboratory\u003Cbr>• Demonstrate experience in working in an ISO 15189 accredited laboratory\u003Cbr>• Be familiar with laboratory information systems\u003Cbr>• Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development(CPD), in advance of requirements for state registration | • Be familiar with current health and safety legislation as it pertains to the laboratory |\n\nJ O B D E S C R I P T I O N  \nJOB TITLE: SENIOR BIOCHEMIST  \nDEPARTMENT: LABORATORY  \nREPORT TO: PRINCIPAL BIOCHEMIST  \nABOUT THE COOMBE HOSPITAL  \nThe Coombe Hospital (TCH) Dublin is a voluntary teaching hospital with national regional and area responsibilities for ensuring the optimal health of mothers, women and infants (up to 10,","cbCaiiBU3wVjHfC4","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiBU3wVjHfC4","pdf",304583,"English","# Job Title and Reporting Line\n## Senior Biochemist - 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