CHI Master Job Description for Medical Laboratory Aide in Molecular Microbiology, Study notes of Microbiology

Download CHI Master Job Description for Medical Laboratory Aide in Molecular Microbiology and more Study notes Microbiology in PDF only on Docsity! Master CHI General Job Description (V7 updated 11-08-20) 146014 Medical Laboratory Aide – Molecular Microbiology Children’s Health Ireland Job Specification and Terms & Conditions Job Title & Grade Medical Laboratory Aide –Molecular Microbiology Campaign Reference 146014 Closing Date 28th December 2021 at 18:00 Duration of Post Permanent Location of Post Children’s Health Ireland (CHI), comprises of the three children’s hospitals at CHI at Crumlin, Dublin 12, CHI at Temple Street, Dublin 1 and CHI at Tallaght, Dublin 24 and the Paediatric Outpatients and Urgent Care Centre, CHI at Connolly Hospital, Dublin 15. The new OPD and Emergency Care Unit in Tallaght is due to open in Nov 2021. CHI’s Programme Office, CHI Herberton is located in Rialto, Dublin 8 adjacent to the new children’s hospital which is on the campus shared with St James’s Hospital. CHI at Crumlin Context/ Background Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) operates as a single service across the existing Dublin children’s hospitals, Crumlin, Temple Street and Tallaght. Also, the paediatric outpatients and urgent care centres, Connolly which opened in July 2019 and Tallaght which is due to open in 2021. CHI governs and operates local paediatric services for the Greater Dublin Area and all national paediatric specialist services, some of which are on an all-island basis.  Just under 25% of our population are children under 18 years of age. It was estimated in 2016 that 16% of our children have a chronic disease, such as, diabetes, allergies and asthma and this was increasing. 2% are acutely ill or have complex and multiple care needs requiring national services  CHI currently has a staff of 4,150 delivering care annually to 334,500 children, young people and their families through 39 clinical specialities and 442 in-patient & day care beds  2019 activity: In-patients 24,500; Day cases 33,500; Outpatients 147,500; ED 129,000 Ireland will have a world class new children’s hospital that is purpose built to deliver the best care and treatments that are available for future generations to come The new children’s hospital, which will open in 2023 will bring together the three children’s hospitals into a world class building on a campus shared with St James’s Hospital. This will be a leading campus in healthcare and research in Ireland, a leading adult teaching hospital, a children’s hospital and in time, a new maternity hospital, when the Coombe Women and Infants University Hospital is relocated on the campus. Master CHI General Job Description (V7 updated 11-08-20) CHI is leading on the clinical and operational transformation on how children’s healthcare will be delivered in the future to deliver better, safer and more sustainable healthcare in the future. The new hospital is planned as the first ‘Digital Hospital’ in the system with the implementation of an Electronic Healthcare Record, as well as, other evidence based standards, such as, 100% single rooms. Children’s Hospital Programme is a major programme of work led by CHI, focused on transformative service change to enhance services for children, young people and their families, to integrate the three existing hospitals, while maintaining existing and new services, ensuring patient safety and quality until transition is complete. For further information about CHI, check out our recruitment website WWW.CHI.jobs Reporting Arrangements This post will report to the Chief Medical Scientists In Microbiology and Molecular Microbiology, or his/ her appointed representative(s). Key Working Relationships The post holder will work closely with all medical scientists, laboratory aides, consultant Microbiologist, healthcare assistants and medical staff. Please note that this list is not exhaustive and key working relationships will change as the project moves from service development, construction completion, commissioning & transitioning to steady state. Purpose of the Role The post holder should provide high quality assistance to the work of the Medical Scientists in the Microbiology Molecular Laboratory. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Professional Duties and Responsibilities:  Be professionally responsible for all aspects of the Post holders own work.  Participate in the timely and proper processing of all specimens received in the laboratory in accordance with the procedures set down by laboratory management.  Participate in the reporting and investigation of non-conformances as directed  Perform data entry and verification of request forms on the Laboratory Information System  Perform reagent preparation  Perform sample set-up as required  Participate in the maintenance of proper stock levels of materials, supplies and consumables as directed  Ensure laboratory disinfectants are prepared daily  Record laboratory room temperatures  Participate in the preparation, cleaning and upkeep of general laboratory equipment and apparatus as required.  Work within the DPLM Quality Management System in compliance with ISO 15189.  The DPLM operates an internal joint review system and all DPLM staff are required to participate in the joint review process. Master CHI General Job Description (V7 updated 11-08-20) Working With & Through Others - Influencing to Achieve  Has significant experience in engaging with healthcare organisations.  Demonstrates the ability to work independently as well as work with a wider multidisciplinary / multi-agency team in a complex and changing environment.  Is persuasive and effectively sells the vision; commands attention and inspires confidence.  Sets high standards for the team and puts their work and the work of the organisation into meaningful context.  Has excellent influencing and negotiation skills. Managing & Delivering Results  Places strong emphasis on achieving high standards of excellence.  Commits a high degree of energy to well directed activities and looks for and seizes opportunities that is beneficial to achieving organisation goals.  Perseveres and sees tasks through.  Champions measurement on delivery of results and is willing to take personal responsibility to initiate activities and drive objectives through to a conclusion. Critical Analysis & Decision Making  Has the ability to rapidly assimilate and analyse complex information; considers the impact of decisions before taking action; anticipates problems.  Recognises when to involve other parties at the appropriate time and level.  Is willing to take calculated risks in the interests of furthering the reform agenda.  Makes timely decisions and stands by those decisions as required. Building Relationships / Communication  Possesses the ability to explain, advocate and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner, and actively liaise with individuals and groups internally and externally.  Is committed to building a professional network to remain up-to-date with and influence internal and external politics.  Is committed to working co-operatively with and influencing senior management colleagues to drive forward the reform agenda.  Has strong results focus and ability to achieve results through collaborative working. Master CHI General Job Description (V7 updated 11-08-20) Quality, Risk & Safety Responsibilities It is the responsibility of all staff to:  Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements with regard to Quality, Risk and Safety.  Participate and cooperate with Children’s Health Ireland Quality and Risk and Safety initiatives as required.  Participate and cooperate with internal and external evaluations of hospital structures, services and processes as required, including but not limited to:  National Standards for Safer Better Healthcare  National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections  HSE Standards and Recommended Practices for Healthcare Records Management  HSE Standards and Recommended practices for Decontamination of Reusable Invasive Medical Devices (RIMD)  Safety audits and other audits specified by the HSE or other regulatory authorities.  To initiate, support and implement quality improvement initiatives in their area which are in keeping with the hospitals continuous quality improvement programme. It is the responsibility of all managers to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for Quality, Safety and Risk within their area/department Health & Safety These duties must be performed in accordance with the hospital health and safety policy. In carrying out these duties the employee must ensure that effective safety procedures are in place to comply with the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act. Staff must carry out their duties in a safe and responsible manner in line with the Hospital Policy as set out in the appropriate department’s safety statement, which must be read and understood. Specific Responsibility for Best Practice in Hygiene Hygiene in healthcare is defined as “the practice that serves to keep people and the environment clean and prevent infection. It involves preserving one’s health, preventing the spread of disease and recognizing, evaluating and controlling health hazards.”  It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure compliance with hospital hygiene standards, guidelines and practices.  Department heads/ managers have overall responsibility for best practice in hygiene in their area.  It is mandatory to attend hand hygiene and sharps awareness workshops yearly. Master CHI General Job Description (V7 updated 11-08-20) Competition Specific Selection Process How to Apply & Informal Enquiries Applicants will be shortlisted based on information supplied in the CV and covering letter submitted. Applications for this post must be accompanied by a covering letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met. The criteria for short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and/or the knowledge, skills and competencies section of this job specification. * Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter. The closing date for submissions of CV’s and letter of application is Tuesday 28th December 2021, by 6pm. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by clicking ‘Apply for Job’. Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method. For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Adele Habington at adele.habington@olchc.ie or Eamonn Hyland at eamonn.hyland@olchc.ie For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact: Jennifer Sheridan at Jennifer.sheridan1@nchg.ie Panel/s A panel may be created from which permanent, fixed term and specified purpose vacancies of a full or part time duration may be filled across the five Children’s Health Ireland locations. The tenure of these panels will be indicated at offer stage. Information on “Non-European Economic Area Applicants” is available from https://dbei.gov.ie/en/ The programme outlined for Children’s Health Ireland may impact on this role and as structures change the job description may be reviewed. Children’s Health Ireland is an equal opportunities employer.