Job Title:
Clinical Research Nurse
This role will be based in Cork University Hospital (CUH), under the guidance of Professor Roisin Connolly.
* Work as part of an established cancer trials group and multidisciplinary breast cancer research team based in Cork University Hospital (CUH).
* Conduct all aspects of the clinical study at the CUH site, including patient recruitment, biobanking, processing of biomaterial, data management and attendance to relevant meetings.
Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate patient recruitment and track participant follow-up.
2. Ensure participants are fully informed of all details pertaining to the clinical trial/research study.
3. Phlebotomy and processing of blood and tissue samples.
4. Data management, including data entry and self-audit.
5. Develop relationships with key Cork hospital Oncology and Surgical teams.
6. Attend relevant meetings, including weekly MDT, clinical trial and research meetings.
Requirements:
* BSc Degree in Nursing or equivalent.
* Proven clinical research experience, including recruitment and patient data management or a strong background in oncology nursing and a willingness to partake in research training.
* The ability to work within a safe manner, ensuring professional accountability and adherence to hospital ethics, policies and protocol.
* Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Excellent organisational skills and meticulous record keeping.
* Interpersonal skills required to integrate as part of a diverse research team.