2078 - Hospital Services Operator at Irish Blood Transfusion Service

Position 2078 - Hospital Services Operator
Posted 09 Jul 2026
Expired 08 Aug 2026
Company Irish Blood Transfusion Service
Location Munster | IE
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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2078 - Hospital Services Operator Cork Job Title: Hospital Services Operator Grade / Salary Scale: Aligned to the Medical Laboratory Aide Scale, ranging from €42,033 - €49,050 Department: Despatch Reports to: Despatch Supervisor and CMS, Components and Despatch Location: Munster Regional Transfusion Centre, Cork Annual Leave: 27 days pro rata per annum Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week Purpose of Role The selection and issuing of blood and medicinal products. General upkeep of the Despatch Department; to include cleaning, daily/weekly checks of equipment and replacement of consumable stocks. Using customer service communication skills, work with various customers and stakeholders both internal and external. This team performs day to day operational activities while ensuring quality compliance in all aspects of their duties. Service operates 24/7 on shift basis Shift pattern associated with this position is as follows: Week 1: Friday: 22:00 - 09:00 Saturday: 23:00 -09:00 Sunday: 23:00 - 09:00 Week 2: Monday: 22:00 - 09:00 Tuesday: 22:00 - 09:00 Wednesday: 22:00 - 09:00 Thursday: 22:00 - 09:00 Weeks 1 and 2 alternate so that staff member works 7 nights on followed by 7 nights off. Note: Hours during training period will vary and will be during routine hours in the main. Key Duties and Areas of Responsibilities Key Deliverables Participate in a professional, punctual and dedicated team in the Despatch Department. Performing day to day operational activities of Despatch Department. Selection and issue of hospital orders in a timely manner and prioritise same. Perform daily stock checks in Despatch Department. Prepare and dispatch stock deliveries to contracted third party courier. Liaise with Despatch Supervisor regarding stock of both blood products and manufactured product levels. Perform stock checks and reconciliation of blood products. Labelling and discard of blood products. Product recall and non-conformances. Assist in calibration/routine checks on equipment in the Despatch Department. Use of all software systems in operation in the Despatch Department. Quality monitoring of blood products in the Despatch Department. Comply with GLP/GMP/GDP guidelines at all times. Cleaning de-icing and decontamination of equipment in the Despatch Department. Maintenance of GMP and non-GMP records in the Despatch Department. Stock management of consumables and reusable stock. Attend mandatory and non-mandatory training as required. Participate in training of staff. Perform all processes and procedures as deemed necessary to support the selection, production, issuing, packaging and distribution of all blood products as required. Participate in the work roster covering 24/7, 365 days per year as required and overtime as required. Provide cover for the current out of hours roster as required. (Note - the roster hours may be subject to change based on operational requirements and may also vary dependent upon external factors). Perform Security duties such as locking up buildings, enabling/disabling alarms and investigating alarms. Implementation and maintenance of a Quality Management System in the department. Perform all work to the highest professional standards. Perform any appropriate duties requested by the Despatch Supervisor/Chief Medical Scientist or designee. To be responsible for the quality of their work and to perform their duties in accordance with the IBTS policies. Maintain strict compliance with all relevant healthcare GDPR legislation. Actively participate in internal and external quality audits and Quality Assurance/ Proficiency monitoring as appropriate. Actively participate in and promote continuing education consistent with the role or as assigned by the manger. Make the most efficient use of developments in information technology for both donor/patient care and administrative support. Conform to the IBTS Health and Safety regulations. Person Specification / Selection Criteria Essential Criteria Leaving certificate or equivalent Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload Excellent interpersonal and communication skills The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Good attention to detail with a high level of accuracy Excellent computer literacy skills Desirable Criteria: Experience in a GMP environment/completed a relevant course in GMP such as higher Certificate in GMP and Technology Experience in a Pharmaceutical / Warehousing / Hospital Services / Operative Role Required Competencies for the Role Managing Myself: Action Oriented - Pursues work with energy, drive and a strong orientation to accomplish Self-Development - Actively seeks to understand own strengths and weaknesses and works continuously to improve Problem Solving - Accesses and reviews information and uses it to develop effective solutions to problems or situations Communication Skills - Writes, speaks and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication settings Working With Others: Building Team Spirit - Develops and maintains productive, effective high team moral Representing the IBTS - Projects a positive and professional image of the IBTS in all contacts Interpersonal Skills - Develops and maintains good working relationships with others Customer and Client Focused - Considers and takes action to meet customers'/clients' current and future needs Getting the Job Done: Functional/Technical Knowledge & Skills Scale - Familiarity and working knowledge of skill Results Oriented - Continually focuses on achieving positive concrete results to contribute to IBTS success Managing Systems and Processes - Effectively uses systems and processes to measure, monitor and meet standards Planning, Organising and Coordinating - Efficiently develops and implements plans to accomplish goals

Job Info:

  • Company: Irish Blood Transfusion Service
  • Position: 2078 - Hospital Services Operator
  • Work Location: Munster
  • Country: IE

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