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Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Management/Leadership

Clinical Research Nurse

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland · Ireland
Deadline
Feb 16, 2025
Expired
Location
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Ireland
Employment
Other
Negotigation
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Posted Jan 30, 2025
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About the role

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

    • How to apply

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