Clinical Research Nurse (CNM1)

The CCTU is funded, in part, by grant funding from the Health Research Board (HRB). The mission of clinical research nurses in the CCTU is to support the practice and development of the cancer clinical research programme for Beaumont Hospital and its affiliated institutions across Dublin North East. Provide specialised nursing care to patients in clinical research and their families, knowledgeable management of the clinical research protocol, effective communication, and staff education, working within a team to achieve high standards in patient care and clinical outcomes. The team of Clinical Research Nurses, under the direction of the Programme Manager , work closely with Oncologists, Haematologists, Clinical Data Managers, Clinical Trial Pharmacists, Administrative Assistant, Data Clerk and the Multi-disciplinary Team.

1. Provide nursing expertise and care to participants participating in a clinical trial.

2. Ensure participants have an understanding of their disease and the proposed research and standard treatment options.

3. Work with a Multidisciplinary Team in evaluating and treating clinical problems, as they arise in the research settings.

4. Be competent in phlebotomy procedures or be willing to train.

5. Adhere to nursing policies and procedures for Beaumont Hospital.

6. Ensure continuity of patient care by liaising with outside health care professionals and/or other institutions where necessary.

7. Where patients are referred for clinical trial participation from other hospitals, adequately communicate with referring institution in the management, care and follow up of referred patients.

8. Facilitate effective communication of complex study information with all relevant research personnel, including: medical, nursing, administrative and pharmacy staff

1. Assist in the future development and evolution of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), for use by all research staff in the CCTU.2. Maintain clinical and administrative records and reporting arrangements. 3. Provide a high quality efficient and effective service, respecting the needs of each participant.

4. Provide feedback to Programme Manager and Medical lead in monitoring the service ensuring it reflects current needs and implement changes where required and agreed.

5. Promote effective teamwork, initiate and support management of change within the CCTU .6. Ensure safe use of all CCTU equipment.

1. Are registered in the relevant division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (Bord Altranais agus Cnáimhseachais na hÉireann) or entitled to be so registered.

2. Have no less than 3 years post registration nursing experience some of which must have been in Oncology and/or Haematology and/or experience in Cancer Clinical Research.

3. Have excellent communication skills - requires attention to detail and meticulous record keeping.

4. Have the interpersonal skills required to integrate as part of a diverse research team and the ability to relate to a broad spectrum of research participants.

5. Knowledge of ICH GCP desirable but not essential (ICH GCP training will be provided)

6. Have proven clinical skills such as venopuncture, current IV policy, basic life support training and ability to provide safe and high-quality nursing care to a wide variety of research participants across different disease spectrums.

7. Ability to work within scope of practice in a confident and safe manner, ensuring professional accountability and adherence to hospital policies and protocol.

8. Ability to work independently, self-directed but also works well within a team and under supervision and direction.

9. Have good IT skills including Microsoft Office, email etc.

1. Postgraduate course in oncology/haematology

2. Experience in the field of clinical trials of medicinal products or medical devices.

3. Experience in Oncology and/or Haematology

4. Experience in translational “bench to bedside” research

5. Certificate in Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP)

Informal Enquiries ONLY to:Name: Keith EganTitle: Programme Manager, Cancer Clinical Trials & Research UnitEmail address: keithegan2@beaumont.ieTelephone: (+353) 18092010

If an appointee has previously been employed in the Civil or Public Service and that appointee is entitled to or in receipt of a pension from the Civil or Public Service or where a Civil/ Public Service pension comes into payment during the appointee’s re-employment that pension will be subject to abatement in accordance with Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and other Provisions) Act 2012.

Please note: In applying for this position you are acknowledging that you understand that the abatement provisions, where relevant, will apply. It is not envisaged that the employing Department/ Office/ Body will support an application for an abatement waiver in respect of appointments to this position.

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