Clinical Research Nurse

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Remuneration: CNM1 nursing salary scale – commensurate with experience

Closing Date: 11.07.2025

About Our Research

RCSI recognises that excellence in research is critical to the quality of its educational activities, its credibility, and, overall, to its mission to enhance human health. RCSI's research strategy aims to build upon its strength in translational biomedical and clinical research to deliver transformational, high impact changes in health care. Targeting both Irish national and EU funding, along with increased collaboration with industry, is a major part of the RCSI research strategy. Forging increased collaboration between RCSI PIs and industry is of critical importance to achieving success in this area. RCSI is also committed to provide its researchers with the supports and developmental opportunities to enable them to continuously grow and support their overall career development.

Summary of Post

This Clinical Research position will be based in Cork University Hospital (CUH), under the guidance of Professor Roisin Connolly. The appointee will work as part of an established cancer trials group and multidisciplinary breast cancer research team based in Cork University Hospital (CUH). Our observational clinical trial has been open and recruiting since 2009 from Beaumont Hospital and CUH. The successful candidate will have responsibility to conduct all aspects of the clinical study at the CUH 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. Candidates with a background in oncology would be welcome to apply and full training will be provided.

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 Cork hospital Oncology and Surgical teams
• Attend relevant meetings (including weekly MDT, clinical trial and research 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
• Upkeep clinical research documentation including ethics documentation
• 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(s)

Qualifications/ Experience (Essential):

• BSc Degree in Nursing (and hold a current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland OR have completed the RCSI level 9 module for clinical research nurses OR have completed the RCSI Physicians Associate MSc OR Clinical Research MSc OR equivalent)
• Have proven clinical research experience, including recruitment and patient data management or a strong background in oncology nursing and a willingness to partake in research training

Qualifications – (Desirable):

• Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research (Nursing)

Required skills

• The ability to work within in a safe manner, ensuring professional accountability and adherence to hospital ethics, policies and protocol
• 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

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 (https://www.rcsi.com/careers) on the closing date with your CV and cover letter.

Informal enquiries can be directed to Professor Roisin Connolly (roisin.connolly@ucc.ie) who is happy to answer any queries about the role. Please note we do not accept CVs directly.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelNot Applicable

Employment type

• Employment typeOther

Job function

• Job functionHealth Care Provider and Research
• IndustriesHigher Education

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