Clinical Research Nurse - Beaumont Hospital

Summary of Post

This clinical research nurse position will be based in Beaumont Hospital under the guidance of Professor Leonie Young. The appointee will work as part of an establish cancer research group which focus on brain and breast cancer clinical trials. The successful candidate will have responsibility to conduct all aspects of the clinicals studies. 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 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 Qualifications / Experience (Desirable)
• Certificate in Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP)
• Microsoft Access database experience 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.