Post Date : 29-Jan-2025 Close Date : 16-Feb-2025
Job Title: Clinical Research Nurse
Department: Department of Surgery
Reporting to: Professor Leonie Young
Location: Beaumont Hospital
Contract/Duration: 2 years
Remuneration: CNM1 nursing salary scale – dependent on experience
Closing Date: 16.02.205
RCSI is a community of academic, research and professional staff working
collaboratively to lead the world to better health. Here, you will thrive in
an innovative and inclusive atmosphere and your personal development and
wellbeing will be supported. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our
exciting mission “To educate, nurture and discover for the benefit of human
health”. We seek candidates whose experience to date has prepared them to
contribute to our commitment to the “Race Equality Action Plan 2021-2024” at
RCSI.
Summary of Post
This position is based in Beaumont Hospital, under the guidance of Principal
Investigator, Professor Leonie Young. The appointee will work as part of an
established multidisciplinary breast cancer research team based in RCSI. Our
observational clinical trial has been open and recruiting since 2009 from
Beaumont Hospital. The primary objective is to define the proteomic and
molecular characteristics of primary and metastatic breast tumours. The
successful candidate will have responsibility to conduct all aspects of the
clinical study at the Beaumont site. Patient recruitment, biobanking,
processing of biomaterial, data management and attendance to relevant
meetings, will be the central role. Training onto the study protocols will be
provided. Dynamic, flexible applicants with a strong clinical skill-set are
invited to apply for this position.
Specific Duties
To coordinate patient recruitment and track participant follow-up
Ensure participants are fully informed of all details pertaining to the
clinical trial/research study
Phlebotomy and processing of blood and tissue samples
Data management, including data entry and self-audit
Develop relationships with key hospital oncology and surgical teams
Attend relevant meetings (including weekly MDT and research lab
meetings)
Conduct all aspects of the clinical study under ICH GCP and GDPR standards
Work within standard operating procedures and research protocols
associated with the study
Where appropriate, arrange sample transfer to team members or
collaborators
Review research protocols and provide input to site study feasibility
Carry out other duties as appropriate to the post that may be assigned by
the Principal Investigator
Qualifications/ Experience (Essential):
BSc Degree in Nursing
Nurses should hold a current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery
Board of Ireland
Have proven clinical research experience, including recruitment,
phlebotomy and patient data management
Required skills
The ability to work within in a safe manner, ensuring professional
accountability and adherence to hospital ethics, policies and protocol
Excellent phlebotomy skills
Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel
Have excellent oral and written communication skills
Have excellent organisational skills and meticulous record keeping
Have the interpersonal skills required to integrate as part of a diverse
research team
The ability to work independently under self-direction
Desirable
Certificate in Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP)
Microsoft Access database experience
Application Process
Please apply online through the RCSI careers portal
(https: // www. rcsi.com/careers) on the closing date with your CV and cover
letter. Informal Enquiries can be directed to Fiona Bane
([email protected]). Please note we do not accept CVs directly.
Employee Benefits
RCSI make sure you have the resources you need to thrive by offering a wide
range of benefits in areas including time away, finance, community, health,
and well-being and insuring your financial future. Below are some additional
benefits available to you as an RCSI employee:
Minimum of 20 days annual leave, plus an additional 6.5 privilege days
Flexible/hybrid working options for colleagues across many roles
Additional leave options incl. paid maternity leave, paternity/parental
leave, study leave
7% Employer pension contribution
Childcare support 20% discount at Giraffe
Free eye test and annual flu vaccination
TaxSaver commuter tickets and Bike to Work schemes
A site sustainability team focusing on the environmental initiatives;
Green Campus Initiative '
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion forums, and network groups
Employee assistance programme with Spectrum Life
Learning and Development training programmes incl. LinkedIn Learning for
career progression
Discounted services incl. GP visits, 10% off dental, staff parking, mobile
tariffs, Group Scheme discount on numerous brands
Ticket Draws for events including; Rugby, Taste of Dublin, Dublin Horse
Show, theatre, music & comedy events
