Medical Scientist, Staff Grade (Histopathology), Cork University Hospital

Details of Service

This post is located in Cork University Hospital (CUH) which is the largest university teaching hospital in Ireland; it is the only level 1 trauma centre in the Republic of Ireland and is one of the country’s eight regional cancer units. The Laboratory provides analysis of patient specimens for inpatient, outpatient and community patients. It also provides some referral services for specialised testing for other laboratories in the organisational area.

Histopathology, CUH is a fully sub-specialised department including histopathology, neuropathology, perinatal pathology, cytology, immunohistochemistry, dual colour dual-hapten in situ-hybridization (D-DISH, breast pathology), molecular testing, immunofluorescence and electron microscopy.

The service also has extensive interest in research and development and is a teaching site for Medical Scientists and related health professionals

The service has been awarded ISO15189:2022 accreditation. It operates a Quality Management System that conforms to this standard.

Reporting Relationship: The post holder will report to the Chief Medical Scientist or other nominated personnel.

Purpose of the Post

To participate as a Medical Scientist, Staff Grade (Histopathology) in providing a high quality and efficient laboratory service to Consultants, Doctors and their patients within the hospital and the community.

In co-operation with the Senior Medical Scientists, clinical staff and the Chief Medical Scientist, the post holder will participate in the delivery of a quality laboratory service that supports the clinical needs of its patients and is consistent with the Laboratory Quality Statement, mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the organisation.

For further information about the role, contact

Elaine Power, Chief Medical Scientist

Tel: 021-4922572

Email: elaine.power@hse.ie