Clinical Research Associate/Nurse – Oncology Research
HRB Clinical Research Facility, Galway (CRFG)
National University of Ireland, Galway
Ref. No. NUIG 159-15
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a fixed-term contract position as a Clinical Research
Associate/Nurse– Oncology Research. This position will be funded by the Cancer Clinical Trial Unit (CTU), Galway
University Hospital. The position is available immediately and the contract duration is for one year initially with
potential for renewal.
Over the next year there will be numerous Oncology Clinical Trials being undertaken in the Cancer Clinical Trial Unit
in collaboration with the CRFG. The Clinical Research Associate/Nurse will play a pivotal role in the institution,
recruitment, co-ordination and management of the different aspects of the Oncology Clinical Trials. Additional
information on the CRFG can be found at www.crfg.ie.
Purpose of Post
The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary team who engage with researchers and clinicians to
support patient-focused clinical research studies and audit activities in oncology clinical trials. They will contribute to
both individual and/or collaborative research projects in the clinical setting.
The Clinical Research Associate/Nurse will work under the direction of the Director of the HRB Clinical Research
Facility, Galway and the Director of the Cancer Clinical Trial Unit. Within the remit of this post, the successful
individual will have responsibility for a caseload of oncology patients on clinical trials and research projects. The
individual will be expected to lead, under the direction of the CRFG on areas such as individual research projects,
engage in nurse-led research, audit and education, contribute to papers that arise from the studies undertaken, and
attend relevant national and international meetings. The Clinical Research Associate/Nurse will be an integral part of
cancer clinical research at Galway University Hospitals including coordination of oncology patient care and recruitment
of oncology patients into clinical studies. They will be expected to keep up to date with research related methods and
techniques, in particular, developments in the oncology research area.
Essential:
 Candidates must be registered or be eligible to register in the General Division of the register
 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:
 An oncology nursing qualification
 Experience of working in an Irish hospital is an advantage.
 Have knowledge and understanding of the policy, practise and procedures relevant to the role including HSE,
Saolta and University Policies.
 Have knowledge and understanding of ICH-GCP, Research Ethics and Regulatory Requirements.
Key Competencies/skills required for post include;
 Planning and Organising
 Patient/Customer Focus
 Communication and Interpersonal Skills
 Leadership
 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
 Dissemination of research, impact, influence and engagement.
 Management of own personal and research resources as appropriate.
 Responsible for data, archiving procedure and security, including legal requirements regarding data protection
and confidentiality data protection requirements.
 Able to effectively plan research and estimate timelines and resources required to complete it, and deliver on
schedule under the supervision of the PI.
NB: Gárda vetting is a requirement for this post
Salary Range: €37,750 – €42,394 per annum.
Start date: Position is available immediately
Application Procedure:
Applicants should send a covering letter, detailed CV and the names and addresses of at least three referees via email (in Word or PDF format only) to: mary.m.byrne@nuigalway.ie
Applicants must put Ref. No. NUIG 159-15 in subject line of e-mail application.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm on Friday 12th February 2016.
The National University of Ireland, Galway is an equal opportunities employer.