12 Months, Specific Purpose, Full-Time Post Position Summary Are you a qualified nurse, looking for an impactful role that involves helping patients whose lives have been impacted by cancer?
Do you want to join a passionate and growing team in cancer research at Cork University Hospital?
The UCC Cancer Trials Group (UCC CTG) is looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Manager 2 (CNM2) to work in a growing team, supporting investigator-led research portfolio.
Important note: although this role is originally for 12 months, there is potential for extension beyond that time.
ABOUT UCC CTG: The UCC CTG is an HRB funded collaborative team which aims to bring together a dedicated team of cancer specialists and research staff across the south of Ireland.
The UCC CTG is part of Cancer Research @UCC, a translational cancer research centre with the designation of UCC Futures Strategic Research Centre within the College of Medicine & Health at University College Cork.
The UCC CTG group includes 3 cancer trials units at Cork University Hospital (Cancer Trials Cork @CUH), University Hospital Waterford and Bons Secours Hospital Cork).
For more information about the group, check our website: or our Twitter @UCCCancerTrials INVESTIGATOR-LED CANCER RESEARCH PORTFOLIO AT CTC @CUH: The role will be based at Cancer Trials Cork Unit at CUH (CTC @CUH) in the Breast Lung Gynaecology portfolio.
This role will support the investigator-led trial management with recent funding from the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to grow and find better diagnostics and treatments for patients with breast cancer.
The CUH unit has been in operation for close to two decades, serving a geographically diverse population of 1.2 million in the South of Ireland.
This team has grown over the past few years, and continued growth is projected for years to come.
The CNM2 will work closely under the guidance of the portfolio lead Professor Roisin Connolly Director of Operations, and the nurse lead (CNM3) and team members.
As a summary, the role will include: Management of the clinical trials within the portfolio, including efforts to streamline processes, ensure the ongoing efficient distribution of nursing resources and to implement strategies to continually improve the efficacy of clinical trial conduct across the portfolio Oversight of research nurse activity within the portfolio Significant Clinical & management responsibilities Coordination of clinical and translational aspects of the project including direct interface with pathology department, scientific collaborators, external laboratories and data scientists etc Full oversight of clinical trial feasibility, submission, approval and recruitment Collaborate with Data Management Team in a day-to-day basis Work with The UCC Cancer Trials Group & Cancer Research @UCC team and research staff to ensure adherence to regulatory and governance frameworks Leadership and management of research nurses within the portfolio Cross divisional working with Research Nurse Team Leads from other portfolios Manage and negotiate research budgets including obtaining funding for retention and expansion of trial team This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, organization and an awareness of time management.
This role will focus in particular to the following project: The MINA study - 'Microbiome Immunotherapy Neoadjuvant Assessment' - is a prospective observational study that aims to characterise and evaluate the bacterial population shown to be present in the immediate environment of breast tumours.
Previous work has shown that these bacteria can alter the effectiveness of some commonly used anti-cancer drugs, and so it is hoped that data from this study can support the development of new biomarkers that can measure how well some patients might respond to chemotherapy compared to others.
SUMMARY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/DESIRABLE (check the full job specs for more information): Registered Nurse qualification (Mandatory: RGN and BSc).
Oncology nursing experience or a related specialty is highly desirable.
Experience in clinical research, including knowledge of clinical trial protocols, regulatory requirements, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP), is an advantage.
Strong leadership, team coordination, and mentoring skills.
Excellent communication and organizational abilities to manage complex research portfolios.
Candidates without prior oncology experience will be considered if they demonstrate a strong interest and commitment to developing expertise in oncology research nursing.
WAYS TO GET IN TOUCH: You can confidentially email queries to Prof Roisin Connolly () or Or apply with your CV through Type the job ID into the keywords section and the role will come up.
Project Title: UCC Cancer Trials Group (Cancer Research @ UCC / Cancer Trials Cork @CUH) Post Duration: 12 Months Salary: CNMII scale pt.
1-11 (€61, 463 - €77, 666 p.a.), (As required by public pay policy for the higher education sector, new appointments to a direct entry recruitment grade will generally be at the minimum (1st point) of the relevant scale.
For existing public servants, the restriction to the first point on scale may be varied where a person is appointed to the same or an analogous grade, role or position as their previous public service employment.
) For an information package including further details of the post see Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to informal enquiries: Prof. Roisin Connolly or Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to quoting the job-title and project name.
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday 6th February ****.
No late applications will be accepted.
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