Job Description
Department:
RCSI Clinical Research Centre (CRC), Beaumont Hospital Campus
Reporting to:
CRC Director of Nursing
Location:
RCSI Clinical Research Centre, Smurfit Building, Beaumont Hospital
Contract/Duration:
A specified purpose contract for up to 14 months (assuming role commences from 1st December 2024).
39 hours per week (Normally within the hours of 08.00 to 17.00 Monday to Friday as agreed - This role may require flexibility on occasion).
4 days per week Clinical Research Nurse (different therapeutic areas) 1 day per week Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Network Coordinator
Remuneration:
Up to €55 K per annum, dependent on skills and experience
We now seek a full-time Clinical Research Nurse to join the team in the RCSI Clinical Research Centre (CRC) based at Beaumont Hospital.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who can demonstrate a keen interest in the role of clinical research nurse to become a key member of a dynamic research team in an innovative and progressive research environment.
This role also includes Infectious Diseases Clinical Trial Network Coordinator (ID-CTNC) responsibility for one day per week.
The ID-CTNC will be central to ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of Infectious Diseases research activities in Beaumont Hospital and will represent the hospital at ID-CTN meetings.
Specifically, the duties of the post are:
Clinical Research Nurse RCSI CRC (four days per week):
Coordinate and manage clinical research projects assigned to you in adherence with the research protocols and associated study standard operating procedures.
Coordinate study visits and follow-up visits, perform study procedures, chart review, data collection and entry, safety information reporting, and communication with the study sponsor and wider research team.
Ensure that the processing and storage of biological samples meets the necessary requirements of the research protocol.
Provide nursing knowledge, expertise, and care to patients participating in research studies assigned to you.
Ensure patient confidentiality and dignity is assured and maintained at all times during a clinical trial/research project.
Adhere to data protection legislation and follow procedures to ensure confidentiality of the data collected for the project.
Adhere to International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and applicable regulations.
Assist the Principal Investigator(s) in delivering study training to other members of the research team or relevant ward staff when applicable.
Ensure effective communication and liaison with other research staff within the department and the hospital.
Play an active role in driving and promoting clinical research projects assigned to you.
Take responsibility for establishing and maintenance of clinical research governance documentation.
Ensure that all hospital and RCSI governance procedures and approvals have been adhered to prior to the commencement of all research projects.
Participate in CRC safety, management, and quality assurance activities as assigned.
Carry out other duties as appropriate to the post as may be assigned from time to time.
Work collaboratively to ensure the overall efficiency and performance of assigned research projects.
Professional Development
Maintain professional registration.
Undertake further education as appropriate to keep updated with changes within the field of your assigned research project/s.
Attend and participate in mandatory training and meetings.
ID CTN Coordinator role (one day per week):
Be responsible for the organisation and management of the ID-CTN at Beaumont Hospital.
Work with Infectious Diseases Beaumont hospital investigators to set up and manage Infectious Disease Network studies.
Conduct ID studies assigned to you in compliance with protocols and applicable SOPs.
Promote and drive ID studies at Beaumont hospital to achieve set targets.
Attend regular ID-CTN meetings and report on progress of ID research studies.
Qualifications – (Essential):
Successfully completed bachelor's degree level or above nursing education.
Must be registered with an appropriate division of The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland and eligible to work in Ireland.
Knowledge & Experience – (Essential):
Minimum 3 years post registration experience.
Experience working in clinical research.
Be able to demonstrate good knowledge of the role of a research nurse.
Proven recent clinical skills.
Experience in phlebotomy and research samples management or demonstrate a willingness to learn.
Knowledge & Experience – (Desirable):
A minimum of one year's experience working as a research nurse.
Experience in Infectious Disease Nursing.
Excellent time management, organisational and problem-solving skills.
Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.
We encourage all candidates to apply, regardless of background.
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 Ailbhe Cullen by email at acullen@rcsi.com.
Please note we do not accept CVs directly.
Employee benefits
At RCSI, we help care for our people so they can focus on our mission.
We offer a wide range of benefits including:
Onsite gym €10 per month
Flexible working arrangements
Automatic enrolment to a pension scheme
Paid maternity and paternity leave
26.5 days leave - 20 days annual leave plus 6.5 days Privilege days
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