Organisation/Company University College Cork Department HR Research Research Field Medical sciences » Cancer research Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Other Positions Country Ireland Application Deadline 30 Jan 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Dublin) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 39 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
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 CTG is looking for 2 x enthusiastic research nurse (Clinical Nurse Manager 1) NMBI registration required 39hrs a week or part time to support the cancer trials team at Cork University Hospital – Cancer Trials Cork Unit.
ABOUT UCC CTG:
The UCC CTG is a new 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 within the College of Medicine & Health at University College Cork. The UCC CTG group includes 3 cancer trials units at Cork University Hospital (CTC @CUH), University Hospital Waterford and Bons Secours Hospital Cork.
As a summary, the role will include (see more information in the candidate pack):
* Significant clinical responsibilities.
* Take part in portfolio studies taking place in the Cancer Trials Cork unit at Cork University Hospital.
* Engage cross-functionally with different stakeholders, knowledge sharing, and building relationships.
* This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, organization and an awareness of time management.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* Qualified Nurse (Mandatory RGN, BSc,).
* Oncology background or related experience would be a strong advantage.
* Strong interest in gaining experience in this area will also be considered without previous experience in Oncology nursing.
Post Duration: 12 Months
(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.)
Appli cations must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal https://ore.ucc.ie/ Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to recruitment@ucc.ie quoting the job-title and project name.
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) onFriday, January 30th, 2026.
No late applications will be accepted.
Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector.
UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. As a University we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is commited to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff. We encourage applicants to consult our policies at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/policies/ and initiatives at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/implementation/ and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy.
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