Basic Grade Medical Scientist – Histology (Eolaí Míochaine)

Job Purpose

The purpose of the post is to be part of the dynamic team providing a quality Histology service to Connolly Hospital

The salary scale for the post is: (01/06/2026)

€45,279 €46,959 €49,621 €50,887 €52,102 €55,049 €57,028 €59,053 €61,121 €63,201 €65,284 €67,386 €69,502 €71,640 €73,721 €75,148 LSI

There is currently 1 permanent, whole-time vacancy available in Histology Department

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for Basic Grade Medical Scientist – Histology, Connolly Hospital from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

We welcome enquiries about the role.

Contact Mr Jimmy Conheady, Chief Medical Scientist, Histology.

[email protected] or 01-6465339] for further information about the role.

Recruitment Queries:

For any queries relating to the recruitment process, please email [email protected]

Essential Criteria

(a)        Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition have the following:

• Be registered, or be eligible for registration, on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU.

                      Or

• Applicants who satisfy the conditions set out in Section 91 of the Health and Social Care Professionals Act 2005, (see note 1 below*), 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

• Candidates must 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.

                                                             And

(iv)       Candidates must provide proof of Statutory Registration on the Medical Scientists Register maintained by the Medical Scientists Registration Board at CORU before a contract of employment can be issued.

                                                 Or

For a section 91 candidate you must submit proof of application for registration see criterion 1a (ii).

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

                              AND

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

A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

Post Specific Requirements:

Demonstrate depth and breadth of experience in Histology Techniques

Relevant Documentation:

CHB Medical Scientist Histology Job Spec August 2026

CHB Additional Campaign Information Booklet

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