Role Title:Staff Nurse: Cancer Clinical Trials UnitJob Reference Number:001904Closing Date:Monday, 2nd February 2026Purpose of the Role:The purpose of this role is to provide nursing care to patients who are enrolled onto cancer clinical trials. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team.CLINICAL FOCUSThis role will be team-based working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering high quality nursing care to patients who are participating in cancer clinical trials.The post holder will work alongside the Principal Investigator, Research nurses (CNM I and CNM II), Data Managers and other clinical trial staff members.To manage the treatments of patients participating in various cancer clinical trials and manage review the treatment clinics for cancer clinical trial patients.To provide education and support for patients who are participating in research trials so that they have an understanding of the treatment and the benefits/risks, allowing them to make an informed decision about their care.To assist patients in complying with the clinical trial protocol.To ensure patient confidentiality and dignity is assured and maintained at all times during a clinical trial.To ensure continuity of care by liaising with outside health care professionals, and those who are involved in clinical work.Simple laboratory processing of blood samples including packaging of samples in preparation for transport.To ensure that all work is undertaken in line with the research protocol, international research guidelines and is in compliance with the appropriate regulatory and ethics permissions.To ensure that accurate documentation and record keeping is maintained to facilitate accurate data transcription into the Case Report Forms by the data management staff.To attend team meetings to discuss clinical trial accrual and all trial related issues.To carry out other duties as appropriate to the post as may be assigned from time to time.EDUCATION & TRAININGTo attend investigator meetings for new trials, as and when required.To educate relevant staff members as to the responsibilities of the role and function of the clinical trials nurse and disseminate information on specific trials, as required.To ensure that patients and staff have access to relevant education material.Ensure own mandatory learning and training is kept up to date.QUALITY ASSURANCEEnsure that accurate documentation and record keeping is maintained.The Registered Nurse must adhere to Code of Professional Practice and Behaviours.Is aware and understands the need to adhere to Hospital and/or professional standards, policies and procedures, relevant to there are of practice.Participate and cooperate with legislative and regulatory requirements in relation to Health and Safety as outlined in the Safety, Health and Welfare Act 2005 and the Hospital Safety Statement.PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTWilling to participate in training programmes within the clinical trials office.Interested in developing own skills, knowledge and understanding of the Haematology/Oncology service and the role of clinical trials within the service.Communicates effectively in English language, written and spoken, as appropriate to job requirements.Required:Be registered in the General Division of the Register of Nurses & Midwives maintained by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).ANDMinimum of 1 years experience (postgraduate or undergraduate) in Oncology or Haematology nursing in an acute hospital setting or relevant clinical area within the past 2 years.Note:Post holders must maintain annual registration with NMBI.Demonstrate I.T. skills including excellent keyboard skills.SACT trained to deliver treatments.Venepuncture and cannulation experience.Chemotherapy management experience.Desired:Relevant postgraduate qualification.Working knowledge of healthcare patient record systems.Basic life support.Teaching and assessing skills.An understanding of clinical trials.