Vacancies

The aim of the Wellcome – HRB Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at St. James’s Hospital will be to provide the infrastructure, the physical space, facilities and expertise needed to support patient-focused research studies. Clinical Research is highly regulated and must be performed to the highest quality standard.

This cutting-edge facility provides a high quality, clinical environment, in which patients and healthy volunteers can take part in research programmes safely and effectively, according to robust and ethically approved protocols.

The post holder will have responsibility for managing all clinical research studies conducted within area of responsibility (CRF and outpatients), ensuring that studies are run to the highest standards incorporating Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.   The post holder will also ensure that the highest standard of participant care is achieved within the clinical area.

The post holder will be the lead nurse responsible for clinical studies and in this role will liaise with clinical investigators to implement protocols within the clinical setting.

The post holder will deputise for the Assistant Director of Nursing where appropriate.

The post holder will undertake projects within the Clinical Research Facility as required to meet the needs of the service.

Please note that Garda vetting will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for a post.  

Post Status:  Specific Purpose Contract

Hours of Post:  0.7 WTE 26.25 hrs per week, Monday to Thursday, it may be necessary to work outside these hours if the study/trial deems it necessary. Occasional weekend or night duty may be required.

Salary: HSE CNM2 PayScale Appointment will be made on Scale In line with HSE guidelines and research experience will be taken into consideration.