Overview
Job Title: Clinical Research Nurse
Department: Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
Reporting to: Deputy Dean of Interprofessionalism and Community-Engaged Learning
Location: Carmelite Community Centre
Contract/Duration: Temporary, part-time (0.3FTE), specified purpose contract up to end January 2028
Remuneration: Aligned to point 1 of CNM salary scale
Closing Date: Monday 2nd February 2026
RCSI is a community of academic, research, clinical and professional staff working collaboratively to lead the world to better health. We invite you to join us to help deliver on our mission and commitments. This description retains the core content of the original posting.
About Our Research
RCSI recognises that excellence in research is critical to the quality of its educational activities, its credibility, and its mission to enhance human health. RCSI's research strategy aims to build upon its strength in translational biomedical and clinical research to deliver transformational, high impact changes in health care. Forging increased collaboration between RCSI PIs and industry is a major part of the RCSI research strategy. RCSI is also committed to providing researchers with supports and developmental opportunities to enable career development.
Summary of Post
We now seek a Clinical Research Nurse to join the team in the RCSI Interprofessional Community-engaged learning Student Led Services. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to become a key member of a dynamic research team in an innovative and progressive research and education environment.
Responsibilities
Specifically, the duties of the post are:
Research and Evaluation Responsibilities
Coordinate and implement the evaluation of student-led community health services using the RE-AIM framework, in accordance with approved ethics and governance arrangements.
Operationalise data collection across all RE-AIM domains, including:
Reach: documenting attendance, demographics, and access among underserved or marginalised populations.
Effectiveness: supporting the collection of service-user feedback, experience measures, and perceived impact of the consultation.
Adoption: capturing engagement of supervisors, students, and partner organisations.
Implementation: monitoring fidelity to approved protocols, feasibility, and resource use.
Maintenance: supporting assessment of sustainability, continuity, and scalability of the clinic model.
Implement informed consent processes for research participation in line with ethics approval.
Maintain accurate, complete, and secure research records in compliance with GDPR, RCSI data protection policies, and approved study protocols.
Support preparation of interim and final reports for internal governance, funders, and academic dissemination.
Implement research activities in accordance with approved ethics applications, RCSI research governance policies, and data protection requirements.
Ensure informed consent processes for participation in evaluation activities are conducted appropriately and documented accurately.
Maintain secure, accurate, and complete research records, including consent documentation and evaluation data, in compliance with GDPR and RCSI policies.
Support preparation of evaluation outputs, including interim reports, final reports, abstracts, and academic publications, under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
Support the delivery and ongoing refinement of the evaluation through high-quality implementation and data collection across clinic sessions.
Contribute to abstracts, conference submissions, and peer-reviewed publications arising from the evaluation, under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
Day-to-Day Clinic Operations and Continuity
Act as the consistent on-site coordinator for student-led clinic sessions at the Carmelite Community Centre.
Oversee clinic preparation, delivery, and close-down, including room setup and layout, equipment preparation and safe storage, and availability of consumables.
Coordinate student check-in, ensuring attendance is recorded, orientation to site and processes is provided, and scopes of practice and escalation pathways are understood.
Coordinate service-user/patient check-in and flow, supporting a safe, respectful, and efficient clinic experience.
Ensure continuity across clinics delivered by rotating supervisors and student cohorts.
Act as the primary on-site contact for operational or clinical queries, escalating to the Principal Investigator or Deputy Dean as needed.
Provide nursing expertise to support safe and respectful delivery of community-based health consultations alongside student-led activities.
Support orientation and briefing of students and supervisors to clinic procedures, workflows, and approved scopes of practice.
Ensure continuity of clinic delivery across rotating student cohorts and supervisors.
Clinical Safety and Protocol Adherence
Support safe delivery of clinic activities in line with approved Standard Operating Procedures, including blood pressure measurement, lipid and glucose testing, pulse measurement, sharps handling and clinical waste disposal.
Monitor adherence to agreed scopes of practice and referral pathways; escalate clinical concerns per predefined protocols.
Ensure incident reporting processes are followed and documentation is completed accurately and promptly.
Promote safety, professionalism, and reflective practice; uphold confidentiality, dignity, and respect.
Ensure all clinic activities are conducted in accordance with SOPs and professional nursing standards; manage safe handling of point-of-care testing materials and disposal of clinical waste.
Governance, Quality Assurance, and Risk Support
Maintain clinic-level governance documentation (logs, attendance, SOP training records, equipment and consumables logs).
Support audits, reviews, and quality improvement related to clinic delivery; contribute operational insights for service refinement and risk mitigation.
Work within established governance frameworks with strategic oversight by the Principal Investigator and Deputy Dean.
Student and Interprofessional Support
Support students from multiple health professions to deliver safe, respectful, and person-centred care; reinforce interprofessional collaboration and appropriate professional behaviour.
Model best practice in community-based preventative healthcare; provide practical guidance during clinic sessions while not acting as an assessor or academic supervisor.
Communication and Liaison
Liaise with academic leads, clinical supervisors, community partners, and research colleagues; communicate clearly with service users, students, and staff.
Contribute to a positive, respectful, and inclusive clinic environment.
Professional Practice and Development
Maintain professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland; undertake mandatory training and CPD; maintain competence in clinical, research, and operational aspects.
Participate in meetings, briefings, and training; coordinate and manage clinical research projects in adherence with protocols and SOPs.
Coordinate research study activities including screening, recruitment, visits, procedures, data collection, safety reporting, and communications with the sponsor and team.
Be competent in the delegated clinical duties for the study and undertake study-specific training.
Qualifications
Essential:
Successfully completed bachelor’s degree level or above nursing education.
Successfully completed master’s in advanced nurse prescribing.
Must be registered with an appropriate division of The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential:
Minimum of 5 years post-registration experience.
Demonstrated clinical competence relevant to community-based health services.
Experience with structured data collection, documentation, and protocol-based work.
Strong organisational, communication, and IT skills; ability to work independently within governance frameworks.
Meticulous attention to detail; willingness to learn new skills and adapt to evolving project needs.
Desirable:
Familiarity with audit or evaluation frameworks (e.g. RE-AIM).
Experience supporting interprofessional teams; knowledge of clinical governance, risk management, and QA processes.
Experience as a research nurse and in healthcare data collection; experience as a preceptor/in clinical education.
Knowledge of ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines and governance/legislation around clinical research in Ireland.
Note: We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates from applying, so please do submit an application - we'd love to hear from you.
Application Process
Please apply online through the RCSI careers portal on the closing date with your CV and cover letter. Click here to read our Recruitment and Selection Policy for Researcher.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries are invited in the first instance through Dr Muirne Spooner, Department of Medicine (email: ). All applications for this post must be made through the careers webpage. We do not accept CVs directly.
Eligibility to Work in Ireland
Visa sponsorship is available for candidates who fully meet the essential criteria of the role. Proof of eligibility documentation will be required at a later stage in the recruitment process. Sponsorship is subject to approval by the relevant Irish authorities and role-specific eligibility.
Employee Benefits
At RCSI, we help care for our people so they can focus on our mission. Benefits include:
Health and Wellbeing: Inspire Programme, EAP, onsite gym access.
Work -Life Balance: Flexible working, study leave, career breaks, 20 days annual leave plus 6.5 privilege days.
Family Benefits: Enhanced family leave and Parental Leave options, Parents platform, flexible working, discounted crèche services, Parents and Carers' Network.
Financial Security: Pension scheme, Death in Service, income replacement, insurance advice.
Discounted Services: GP services, Taxsaver tickets, BiketoWork, eye tests, discounted parking.
Recognition: Staff awards and events.
Professional Growth: Learning and development, mentoring, funding for further study.
Staff Networks: Various networks for staff communities.
Sports and Social Club: Yoga, fitness classes, social events, tickets to events.
Note: This job description may be subject to change. RCSI is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons. Eligibility to work in Ireland is a requirement; sponsorship to be determined.
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