Clinical Research Nurse and ID CTN Coordinator

at  RCSI

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 €55K per annum, dependent on skills and experience
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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.

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.
• Be able to demonstrate good knowledge of the processes for conducting a clinical trial.
• Proven recent clinical skills.
• Experience in phlebotomy and research samples management or demonstrate a willingness to learn.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE – (DESIRABLE):

• A minimum of one years’ experience working as a research nurse.
• Experience in Infectious Disease Nursing
• Knowledge of research approvals processes.
• Excellent knowledge of the process for consenting for healthcare research.
• Experience in data collection for clinical research.
• 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.
• 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.
  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.

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.