Research Associate/Nurse – Cardiovascular Research
HRB Clinical Research Facility
Ref. No. NUIG 29-14
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full time fixed term position as a
Research Associate/Nurse in Cardiovascular Research with the HRB Clinical Research Facility at
the National University of Ireland, Galway.
The HRB Clinical Research Facility, Galway’s remit is to increase the amount of clinical research
currently happening in Ireland. Medical doctors and nurses will work with other scientists to
improve our understanding of a variety of diseases and to develop new tests and treatments to
help tackle these diseases. The Centre will provide patients with the latest advances in areas such
as cancer, obstetrics and gynaecology, diabetes, inflammatory diseases, Critical Illness, cystic
fibrosis and cardiovascular disease.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary team who engage with researchers to
support patient-focused research studies and audit activities in Cardiovascular Medicine, aimed at
understanding and quantifying the impact of stroke and cardiovascular disease, conducting
research into cardiovascular preventative strategies and bringing the research work in these areas
to the patient as speedily as possible. The clinical aspects of this research will be conducted in the
Galway and Roscommon University Hospital Group.
Responsible for a caseload of patients on clinical trials and research projects. As part of the CRFG
team the individual will be expected to lead on areas such as individual research projects, engage
in nurse led research, audit and education.
Qualifications:
Essential:
 A minimum of 1 year experience in a clinical research nurse role
 Candidates must be registered or be eligible to register in the General Division of An Bord
Altranais
 The clinical and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
 Ability to perform Clinical Patient Assessment
 An understanding of Research and the Research process.
Desirable:
 Experience of working in an Irish hospital is an advantage.
Key Competencies
 Planning and Organising
 Patient/Customer Focus
 Communication and Interpersonal Skills
 Leadership
 Assertiveness with an emphasis on being an advocate for clinical research subjects
 Evidence of computer skills including, word, excel, PowerPoint, email, the internet as a
research tool, the use of audit tools and familiarity with the integrated Clinical Information
Systems utilised by various departments in the hospital
 An understanding of good clinical practice
 Commitment to continuing professional development
Salary: €37,750 – €42,394 per annum
entrants will apply)
(public sector pay policy rules pertaining to new
Start date: Position is available immediately
Further information on research and working at NUI Galway is available on Research at NUI
Galway
For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie
Further information about HRB Clinical Research Facility is available at www.crfg.ie
To Apply:
Applications to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees should be
sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to lisa.daly@nuigalway.ie
Please put reference number NUIG 29-14 in subject line of e-mail application.
A panel may be formed for future posts.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 5.00 pm 21st March 2014
National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunities employer.