Clinical Research Nurse Renal Innovation

Job Title: Clinical Research Nurse Renal Innovation Department: RCSI Clinical Research Centre (CRC), Beaumont Hospital Campus Reporting to: Prof Peter Conlon, CRC Director of Nursing Location: RCSI Clinical Research Centre, Smurfit Building, Beaumont Hospital Contract/Duration: Part time (.60 FTE) - up to 1 year specified purpose contract Remuneration: Pro-rata in line with HSE CNM 2 pay scale, up to point 8, dependant on skills and experience.
Closing Date: January 10th, 2025 Summary of Post We now seek a part time Clinical Research Nurse to join the team in the RCSI Clinical Research Centre (CRC) based at Beaumont Hospital.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who can demonstrate a keen interest in the role of clinical research nurse to become a key member of a dynamic research team in an innovative and progressive research environment.
This role is designed to support research initiatives related to kidney transplantation and glomerulonephritis.
In this role, you will be involved in the development of a biorepository, assist with patient enrollment in clinical trials, and contribute to international registries for rare kidney diseases.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving our transplant research program forward, focusing on improving patient outcomes and supporting key research initiatives.
The objectives the of the post are: Develop and manage a kidney transplant recipient biorepository and identify patients for enrolment in transplant related clinical trials.
Develop and manage a database and biorepository of recurrence of glomerulonephritis post kidney transplantation.
Enhance participation in the European Reference Network for Rare Kidney Disease (ERKNet).
Specifically, the duties of the post are: Coordinate and manage clinical research projects assigned to you in adherence with the research protocols and associated study standard operating procedures Coordination of a research study will include screening and recruitment of study participants, coordination of study visits and follow up visits, preforming study procedures, chart review, data collection and data entry, safety information reporting and communication with the study sponsor and wider research team.
Be competent in the clinical duties delegated to you for the purpose of the study and be to undertake all study specific training.
Where relevant, ensure that the processing and storage of biological samples meets the necessary requirements of the research protocol in order to make certain that safe handling and quality is assured Provide nursing knowledge, expertise and care to patients participating in research studies assigned to you.
Ensure patient confidentiality and dignity is assured and maintained at all times during a clinical trial/research project.
Adhere to data protection legislation and follow procedures to ensure confidentiality of the data collected for the project.
Adhere to International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice Guidelines and the applicable regulations.
Assist the Principal Investigator(s) in delivering study training to other members of the research team or relevant ward staff when applicable, including new team members.
Ensure effective communication and liaison with other research staff within the department and the hospital.
Play an active role in driving and promoting clinical research projects assigned to you.
Take responsibility for establishing and maintenance of clinical research governance documentation, including: site files, case record forms and applicable source data documents.
Ensure that all hospital and RCSI governance procedures and approvals have been adhered to and are in place prior to the commencement of all research projects.
Adhere to the standard operating procedures and policies for Beaumont Hospital, the Clinical Research Centre and RCSI.
Participate in CRC safety, management and quality assurance activities as assigned.
Carry out other duties as appropriate to the post as may be assigned from time to time by the PI, CRC Director or CRC Director of Nursing.
The post-holder will be part of a research team, in which case they are expected to work collaboratively to ensure the overall efficiency and performance of assigned research projects.
Qualifications - (Essential): Successfully completed bachelor's degree level or above nursing education.
Must be registered with an appropriate division of The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland and eligible to work in Ireland.
Knowledge & Experience - (Essential): Commensurate post registration clinical experience.
Experience working with renal patients or in clinical research.
Proven recent clinical skills.
Be able to demonstrate good knowledge of the role of a research nurse.
Be able to demonstrate good knowledge of the processes for conducting a clinical research project.
Proven recent clinical skills.
Experience in phlebotomy and research samples management or demonstrate a willingness to learn.
Knowledge & Experience - (Desirable): A minimum of one years' experience working as a research nurse.
Previous experience in the completion of applications for research ethics approvals.
Knowledge of research approvals processes.
Knowledge of, or experience in, the development of Patient Information Leaflets and other research documents required for the conduct of a research project.
Excellent knowledge of the process for consenting for healthcare research.
Experience in data collection for clinical research.
Knowledge of International Conference on Harmonisation Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Knowledge of the governance and legislative requirements surrounding the conduct of clinical research in Ireland.
Excellent time management, organisational and problem-solving skills.
Meticulous attention to detail.
The ability to work in a safe manner independently under self-direction Excellent interpersonal skills required to communicate and integrate with patients, clinicians, clinical teams, the extended research team relevant to the project.
Good IT skills including Microsoft Office (particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and internet and email systems.
Be willing and able to learn new skills and have the flexibility to adapt to the needs of different clinical research projects as required by the position.
We are all too aware that imposter syndrome and the confidence gap can sometimes stop fantastic candidates putting themselves forward, 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.
Informal Enquiries can be directed to Ailbhe Cullen, .
Please note we do not accept CVs directly.
Employee benefits At RCSI, we help care for our people so they can focus on our mission to educate, nurture, and discover for the benefit of human health.
RCSI make sure you have the resources you need to thrive.
We offer a wide range of benefits in areas including time away, finance, community, health, and well-being and insuring your financial future.
In addition to our city centre campus and world-class facilities, there are a wide range of excellent benefits available to our employees, including: Onsite gym €10 per month Flexible working arrangements Automatic enrolment to a pension scheme for all employees (Willis Towers Watson, pension documents outlined below) RCSI Investment Guide Pension Scheme Guide Benefits Schedule Life assurance/death in service Long term illness/disability income replacement Free advice on health/motor and home insurance Discounted services, including GP Support for parents and carers Taxsaver commuter tickets BiketoWork Free eye test at the National Optometry centre €12/day for parking for all RSCI staff in the St. Stephens green/RCSI car park RCSI's Learning and Development team facilitate and provide training opportunities for all staff Sports and social club Opportunities to volunteer in the community 26.5 days leave - 20 days annual leave (pro-rated for part-time appointments) plus 6.5 days Privilege days - In addition to your annual leave entitlements and public holidays, RCSI also grants privilege days to our employees (paid time off during Easter and Christmas periods).
We also offer a number of leave options to support the working lives of our employees.
Paid maternity leave Paid Paternity leave Parental leave