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Job Title: Clinical Research Nurse and Infectious Disease Clinical Trial Network Coordinator 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 15 months (assuming role commences from 1st November 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 €55K per annum, dependent on skills and experience RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical 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. Our students come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. This makes our university stronger and ensures we hire the best talent. Innovating for a Healthier Future 2023-2027 is RCSI's new five-year strategic plan. Through it, RCSI will enhance human health by meeting the health workforce needs of society, creating the insights and inventions that drive health improvements, and working in partnership with patients and the public in support of better health and well-being for all. The strategy unites the RCSI community in supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals - with a particular focus on Goal 3, which targets good health and well-being. For each of the last six years, RCSI has been positioned in the Top 300 of universities worldwide in the Times Higher World University Rankings. We are proud that RCSI ranks fifth in the world for "Good Health and Well-being" in the Times Higher Education #SDG #SDG Impact Rankings 2024. This reflects our commitment to supporting people of all ages to live healthy lives and our work to promote the concepts of well-being and positive health. Our values of Respect, Collaboration, Scholarship and Innovation continue to unite and direct our purpose. 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 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. The ID-CTNI network brings together a team with expertise in leading, directing and assisting Infectious Diseases clinical trials and investigations, both investigator and industry led. The multidisciplinary network comprises academic clinicians and researchers from: University College Dublin/St Vincent's University Hospital & Mater Misericordiae University Hospital University College Cork/Cork University Hospital Trinity College Dublin/St James's Hospital Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland/Beaumont Hospital University of Galway/Galway University Hospital The objectives of the ID-CTNI include: Implement a governance structure that improves Infectious Diseases clinical trial design, methods, and coordination in Ireland. Integration of existing investigator-initiated clinical trials and the implementation of new multicentre clinical trials. The expertise within the ID-CTNI enables better integration of resources and training of new researchers in Infectious Diseases, this will better place ID-CTNI research internationally. Along with other clinical trial networks, align and integrate with national strategic initiatives in Infectious Diseases to be better prepared for future pandemics. 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 (4 days per week). Coordination of a research study will include screening and recruitment of study participants, coordination of study visits and follow up visits, preforming study procedures, chart review, data collection and data entry, safety information reporting and communication with the study sponsor and wider research team. Be competent in the clinical duties delegated to you for the purpose of the study and be to undertake all study specific training. Where relevant, ensure that the processing and storage of biological samples meets the necessary requirements of the research protocol in order to make certain that safe handling and quality is assured. 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 the applicable regulations. Assist the Principal Investigator(s) in delivering study training to other members of the research team or relevant ward staff when applicable, including new team members. 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, including: site files, case record forms and applicable source data documents. Ensure that all hospital and RCSI governance procedures and approvals have been adhered to and are in place prior to the commencement of all research projects. Adhere to the standard operating procedures and policies for Beaumont Hospital, the Clinical Research Centre and RCSI. 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 by the PI, CRC Director or CRC Director of Nursing. The post-holder will be part of a research team, in which case they are expected to 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. Take responsibility for your own professional and competency development, including maintaining a record of training, continuing education and continuing professional development. Attend and participate in: In service and staff education. Mandatory CRC and RCSI training. Mandatory updating of clinical skills e.g. BLS. CRC regular staff meetings. Appropriate outside conferences and/or other professional development activities. Investigator meetings and / or study specific training for assigned studies. Quality Assurance Adhere to the CRC quality management system. Adhere to the CRC SOPs. Recording study activity tasks on the CRC study manager weekly. Maintain clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements. 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 at Beaumont hospital. 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 at Beaumont hospital. Attend Beaumont hospital ID research team meetings. 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. Knowledge & Experience - (Essential): Post registration experience. Proven recent clinical skills. Excellent time management, organisational and problem solving skills. Meticulous attention to detail. The ability to work in a safe manner independently under self-direction. Excellent interpersonal skills required to communicate and integrate with patients, clinicians, clinical teams, the extended research team, as well as colleagues across the Infectious Diseases Network relevant to the project. Good IT skills including Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and internet and email systems. Be willing and able to learn new skills and have the flexibility to adapt to the needs of different clinical research projects as required by the position. Knowledge & Experience - (Desirable): A minimum of one years' experience working as a research nurse. Previous experience in the completion of applications for research ethics approvals. Knowledge of research approvals processes. Knowledge of, or experience in, the development of Patient Information Leaflets and other research documents required for the conduct of a research project. Excellent knowledge of the process for consenting for healthcare research. Knowledge of, or experience in, the development of Standard Operating Procedures. Experience in healthcare data collection. Knowledge of electronic data capture systems. Knowledge of International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice Guidelines. Knowledge of the governance and legislative requirements surrounding the conduct of clinical research in Ireland. Experience in phlebotomy and research samples 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 Ailbhe Cullen by email at . Please note we do not accept CVs directly. Click here to read our Recruitment and Selection Policy for Researcher. Employee benefits At RCSI, we help care for our people so they can focus on our mission to educate, nurture, and discover for the benefit of human health. RCSI make sure you have the resources you need to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits in areas including time away, finance, community, health, and well-being and insuring your financial future. In addition to our city centre campus and world-class facilities, there are a wide range of excellent benefits available to our employees, including: Onsite gym €10 per month Flexible working arrangements Automatic enrolment to a pension scheme for all employees (Willis Towers Watson, pension documents outlined below) RCSI Investment Guide Pension Scheme Guide Benefits Schedule Life assurance/death in service Long term illness/disability income replacement Free advice on health/motor and home insurance Discounted services, including GP Support for parents and carers Taxsaver commuter tickets BiketoWork Free eye test at the National Optometry centre €12/day for parking for all RSCI staff in the St. Stephens green/RCSI car park RCSI's Learning and Development team facilitate and provide training opportunities for all staff Sports and social club Opportunities to volunteer in the community 26.5 days leave - 20 days annual leave plus 6.5 days Privilege days - In addition to your annual leave entitlements and public holidays, RCSI also grants privilege days to our employees (paid time off during Easter and Christmas periods). We also offer a number of leave options to support the working lives of our employees.