Clinical Paediatric Research Nurse

3 days ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Royal College Of Surgeons Full time
Job Title: Clinical Paediatric Research Nurse Department: Paediatrics Reporting to: Professor Jonathan Hourihane Location: RCSI's Education and Research Centre, located at the CHI at Connolly campus Contract/Duration: Specified Purpose contract for up to 2.5 years Remuneration: HSE CNS (Children's) nursing salary scale - dependent on experience Closing Date: April 3rd 2025 Starting Date: May or June 2025 Summary of Post This position is based in Children's Health Ireland at Connolly Hospital, under the guidance of Principal Investigator, Professor Jonathan Hourihane.

The appointee will work as part of an established multidisciplinary paediatric research team based in RCSI, conducting the FLORAL project.

This project, funded by Science Foundation Ireland's Frontiers for the Future Programme to run from 2024 to 2028, has 2 arms: to review at 5 years of age, 360 CORAL study children who were born in the first COVID-19 lockdown in March-May 2020 and to recruit 1000 infants in 3 Dublin maternity hospitals and, to replicate CORAL, examine their gut microbiome and allergy and neurodevelopmental outcomes to 2 years of age.

The successful candidate will have responsibility to conduct all aspects of the clinical study at Children's Health Ireland at Connolly Hospital.

Conducting patient visits, biobanking, processing of biomaterial, data collection and 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 Assist in participant recruitment To coordinate and track participant follow-up visits Ensure parents and participants (as appropriate) are fully informed of all details pertaining to the research study Collection and processing of blood and stool samples Conduct allergy skin prick testing and food challenges Data management, including data entry and self-audit Develop relationships with key paediatric and neurological teams, and clinical allergy services Attend relevant meetings (including weekly research team 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 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 Experience in Paediatric Nursing Nurses should hold a current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland 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 Excellent oral and written communication skills 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 Proven clinical research experience, including recruitment, phlebotomy and patient data management We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, so please do submit an application - we'd love to hear from you.

Application Process Please apply online through the RCSI careers portal ( on the closing date with your CV and cover letter.

Informal Enquiries can be directed to Jordan Crupper ().

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 Tax Saver 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.

Linked In 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

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