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Research Associate – Clinical Research Nurse (HRB-CRFG), University of Galway
Summary of Post
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time fixed term appointment as Clinical Research Associate/Research Nurses with the HRB Clinical Research Facility Galway at Galway University Hospitals and the University of Galway (Ref. No. University of Galway 069-24)
The initial post will be for a period of two and a half years, with the potential to extend subject to research funding availability.
The HRB Clinical Research Facility Galway (CRFG) provides the infrastructure, physical space, facilities, expertise and culture needed to support bioscience and medical research. We focus on studies aimed at understanding a range of diseases and translating this knowledge into regulatory approved advances in patient care. Research nurses work with multidisciplinary teams to improve our understanding of a variety of diseases and to develop new tests and treatments to help tackle these diseases. The CRFG aims to provide research participants and patients with the latest advances in areas such as Cancer, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Endocrinology, Neurovascular Disease, Critical care, Cardiovascular Disease, Psychiatry, Gastroenterology, Renal Disease, Radiation Oncology, Dermatology and Respiratory Illness. Research undertaken may be interventional (e.g. novel drugs, medical devices) or non- interventional (e.g. registries) and work will be assigned based on the existing and arising needs of the CRFG research programme.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary team who engage with research personnel, interdisciplinary teams and clinicians to support clinical research activities in the CRFG, assisting with the planning, implementation and coordination of clinical research studies.
The purpose of the role is to ensure that the conduct of clinical research studies within the CRFG is in compliance with the currently approved protocol/amendment(s), ensuring adherence to CRFG standard operating procedures (SOP’s), applicable regulations, and the principles of Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP).
The research nurses will work under the direction of Principal Investigators (PI) and with a highly qualified team to initiate, screen, recruit, adhere to study and institutional protocols, undertake clinical assessments, manage research data and documentation and support the close out of clinical studies conducted within the CRFG.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Adhere to CRFG SOPs and associated processes for clinical research
- Adhere to nursing procedures within the CRFG and
- Support the setup of clinical research studies in line with CRFG and institutional processes
- Plan and conduct clinical research activities to ensure the smooth operation of each
Study within the CRFG in compliance with the study protocol, ICH-GCP and applicable regulations.
- Participate in the education process of research participants about their disease, clinical research participation plans, gold standard treatment options and outcomes.
- Ensure participants are informed of all details pertaining to the clinical study/research project prior to their
- Screen and contribute to obtaining fully informed consent from participants enrolling into CRFG
- Help to meet study specific target recruitment projections as agreed by sponsor and
- Contribute to the collation of metrics for activities undertaken at the
- Ensure participant confidentiality and dignity is maintained at all times during all study related
- Upkeep of the individual research documentation including site files, case report forms, monitoring arrangements, data correction documentation etc. as they pertain to the CRFG and Study.
- Provide nursing knowledge, expertise, and care to participants participating in study protocols and to nursing and other health care professional colleagues.
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team to evaluate and treat clinical issues in line with research
- Facilitate the ongoing education of multi-disciplinary teams with respect to ICH-GCP, specific study Protocol, and research requirements.
- Ensure continuity of participant and patient care by liaising with outside health professionals and those who are involved with patient clinical care.
- Utilise agreed protocols to deal with referrals and enquiries from other departments/ hospitals/
- Promote a safe clinical environment for research participants, patients, visitors and staff of the
- Undertaking further education as appropriate to the
- Attend investigator meetings (national and international) and educational conferences where applicable
- Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post
Qualifications/Skills required:
Essential Criteria
- Successfully completed degree level or equivalent nursing education
- Current registration with an appropriate division of An Bord Altranais
- Have a minimum of 4 years working as a qualified nurse
- Excellent communication skills
- Good problem solving and organizational skills
- Proven ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary
- Strong IT skills, including MS Office applications
- Competence (or willingness to train) in phlebotomy procedures
Desirable Criteria
- Completed the RCSI level 9 module for clinical research nurses (or equivalent)
- Experience in the field of clinical or translational research and/or other academic studies
- Certified ICH-Good Clinical Practice training
NB: Gárda vetting is a requirement for this post.
Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Associate Pay scale €42,782 – €54,965 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts. Default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale, where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.
(Research Salary Scales – University of Galway)
Continuing Professional Development/Training:
Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia. Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment – see HERE for further information.
Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of Galway
For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie
Further information about HRB Clinical Research Facility Galway is available at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/hrbcrfg/
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 crfg@universityofgalway.ie
Please put reference number University of Galway 069-24 in subject line of e-mail application.
Closing date for receipt of applications is extended to 5.00pm (Irish Time) 18th April 2024
A panel may be formed for future posts.
We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post
All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.
Closing Date
18th April 2024
Clinical Industry Liaison Officer (CILO), HRB-NCTO
Specific Purpose/Whole-time Post
UCC wishes to appoint an experienced professional to the role of Clinical Industry Liaison Officer (CILO)(Senior Research Co-Ordinator), reporting to the Director of the National Clinical Trials Office.Role Description
HRB NCTO wishes to appoint a Clinical Industry Liaison Officer (CILO). The position is for a high-calibre, experienced candidate to lead on the delivery of the HRB NCTO’s programme of MedTech support for organisations in Ireland. The successful candidate will have an established track record of supporting the practical and regulatory side of the clinical translation of emerging health technology innovation and working knowledge of the key regulatory organisations, national and international, in this space. They will work closely with local and national stakeholders to support the growth and ambition of Medical Device, Diagnostic and MedTech investigations and trials bringing about innovative approaches to improving human health and helping foster economic development in the sector.The HRB NCTO CILO position is currently funded by Enterprise Ireland until May 2025 and a key focus for the post holder will be supporting renewal of the funding for the post after that time through demonstration of the success and impact of their work. In support of its national remit, the HRB NCTO operates through a largely remote working model although some travel to national clinical research units, client, company and EI meetings and other locations, local, national and international will be required as part of standard duties. The HRB NCTO CILO will report to the HRB NCTO Director. The employment and HR policies of UCC will apply to the employment of the successful candidate.The Primary Duties for the CILO role include the following:
- Provision of Education and Outreach services to researchers, start-ups and established companies in the Medical Device, MedTech and In Vitro Diagnostic sector
- Advisory and signposting support to Irish researchers, start-up and established companies on regulatory requirements and supporting infrastructure for international market access in the Medical Technology sectors.
- Working closely with other MedTech supporting research organisations and stakeholders such as the Health Innovation Hub Ireland and Enterprise Ireland, to drive a coordinated and comprehensive approach to supporting Health Innovation.
- Provision of policy, regulatory and benchmarking advice to partner clinical research and state stakeholders.
- Coordination of meetings and networking among MedTech representatives within the clinical partners and national stakeholders.
- Generation of reports and documentation for Network meetings and in support of the requirements of the funder.
For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/. The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Robert O’Connor, HRB NCTO Director, Email: robertoconnor@ucc.ie;UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. As a University we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff. We encourage applicants to consult our policies at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/policies/ and initiatives at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/implementation/ and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy.Appointment may be made on the Personal Rate Salary: €78,000Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy at time of appointment.Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (HERE). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to recruitment@ucc.ie, quoting the job-title.Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Thursday 11th April 2024.No late applications will be accepted.UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYERPlease note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sectorContact Person : Dr Robert O’Connor Contact Email : robertoconnor@ucc.ie Job ID : 076132 Contact Number : Close Date : 25-Apr-2024 12:00 Location
Cork, Ireland
Closing Date
25-Apr-2024 12:00
Research Associate – Clinical Research Nurse (HRB-CRFG), University of Galway
Summary of Post
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time fixed term appointment as Clinical Research Associate/Research Nurses with the HRB Clinical Research Facility Galway at Galway University Hospitals and the University of Galway (Ref. No. University of Galway 069-24)
The initial post will be for a period of two and a half years, with the potential to extend subject to research funding availability.
The HRB Clinical Research Facility Galway (CRFG) provides the infrastructure, physical space, facilities, expertise and culture needed to support bioscience and medical research. We focus on studies aimed at understanding a range of diseases and translating this knowledge into regulatory approved advances in patient care. Research nurses work with multidisciplinary teams to improve our understanding of a variety of diseases and to develop new tests and treatments to help tackle these diseases. The CRFG aims to provide research participants and patients with the latest advances in areas such as Cancer, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Endocrinology, Neurovascular Disease, Critical care, Cardiovascular Disease, Psychiatry, Gastroenterology, Renal Disease, Radiation Oncology, Dermatology and Respiratory Illness. Research undertaken may be interventional (e.g. novel drugs, medical devices) or non- interventional (e.g. registries) and work will be assigned based on the existing and arising needs of the CRFG research programme.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary team who engage with research personnel, interdisciplinary teams and clinicians to support clinical research activities in the CRFG, assisting with the planning, implementation and coordination of clinical research studies.
The purpose of the role is to ensure that the conduct of clinical research studies within the CRFG is in compliance with the currently approved protocol/amendment(s), ensuring adherence to CRFG standard operating procedures (SOP’s), applicable regulations, and the principles of Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP).
The research nurses will work under the direction of Principal Investigators (PI) and with a highly qualified team to initiate, screen, recruit, adhere to study and institutional protocols, undertake clinical assessments, manage research data and documentation and support the close out of clinical studies conducted within the CRFG.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Adhere to CRFG SOPs and associated processes for clinical research
- Adhere to nursing procedures within the CRFG and
- Support the setup of clinical research studies in line with CRFG and institutional processes
- Plan and conduct clinical research activities to ensure the smooth operation of each
Study within the CRFG in compliance with the study protocol, ICH-GCP and applicable regulations.
- Participate in the education process of research participants about their disease, clinical research participation plans, gold standard treatment options and outcomes.
- Ensure participants are informed of all details pertaining to the clinical study/research project prior to their
- Screen and contribute to obtaining fully informed consent from participants enrolling into CRFG
- Help to meet study specific target recruitment projections as agreed by sponsor and
- Contribute to the collation of metrics for activities undertaken at the
- Ensure participant confidentiality and dignity is maintained at all times during all study related
- Upkeep of the individual research documentation including site files, case report forms, monitoring arrangements, data correction documentation etc. as they pertain to the CRFG and Study.
- Provide nursing knowledge, expertise, and care to participants participating in study protocols and to nursing and other health care professional colleagues.
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team to evaluate and treat clinical issues in line with research
- Facilitate the ongoing education of multi-disciplinary teams with respect to ICH-GCP, specific study Protocol, and research requirements.
- Ensure continuity of participant and patient care by liaising with outside health professionals and those who are involved with patient clinical care.
- Utilise agreed protocols to deal with referrals and enquiries from other departments/ hospitals/
- Promote a safe clinical environment for research participants, patients, visitors and staff of the
- Undertaking further education as appropriate to the
- Attend investigator meetings (national and international) and educational conferences where applicable
- Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post
Qualifications/Skills required:
Essential Criteria
- Successfully completed degree level or equivalent nursing education
- Current registration with an appropriate division of An Bord Altranais
- Have a minimum of 4 years working as a qualified nurse
- Excellent communication skills
- Good problem solving and organizational skills
- Proven ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary
- Strong IT skills, including MS Office applications
- Competence (or willingness to train) in phlebotomy procedures
Desirable Criteria
- Completed the RCSI level 9 module for clinical research nurses (or equivalent)
- Experience in the field of clinical or translational research and/or other academic studies
- Certified ICH-Good Clinical Practice training
NB: Gárda vetting is a requirement for this post.
Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher/Research Associate Pay scale €42,782 – €54,965 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts. Default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale, where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.
(Research Salary Scales – University of Galway)
Continuing Professional Development/Training:
Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia. Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment – see HERE for further information.
Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of Galway
For information on moving to Ireland please see www.euraxess.ie
Further information about HRB Clinical Research Facility Galway is available at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/hrbcrfg/
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 crfg@universityofgalway.ie
Please put reference number University of Galway 069-24 in subject line of e-mail application.
Closing date for receipt of applications is extended to 5.00pm (Irish Time) 18th April 2024
A panel may be formed for future posts.
We reserve the right to re-advertise or extend the closing date for this post
All positions are recruited in line with Open, Transparent, Merit (OTM) and Competency based recruitment University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.
Closing Date
18th April 2024
Clinical Industry Liaison Officer (CILO), HRB-NCTO
Specific Purpose/Whole-time Post
UCC wishes to appoint an experienced professional to the role of Clinical Industry Liaison Officer (CILO)(Senior Research Co-Ordinator), reporting to the Director of the National Clinical Trials Office.Role Description
HRB NCTO wishes to appoint a Clinical Industry Liaison Officer (CILO). The position is for a high-calibre, experienced candidate to lead on the delivery of the HRB NCTO’s programme of MedTech support for organisations in Ireland. The successful candidate will have an established track record of supporting the practical and regulatory side of the clinical translation of emerging health technology innovation and working knowledge of the key regulatory organisations, national and international, in this space. They will work closely with local and national stakeholders to support the growth and ambition of Medical Device, Diagnostic and MedTech investigations and trials bringing about innovative approaches to improving human health and helping foster economic development in the sector.The HRB NCTO CILO position is currently funded by Enterprise Ireland until May 2025 and a key focus for the post holder will be supporting renewal of the funding for the post after that time through demonstration of the success and impact of their work. In support of its national remit, the HRB NCTO operates through a largely remote working model although some travel to national clinical research units, client, company and EI meetings and other locations, local, national and international will be required as part of standard duties. The HRB NCTO CILO will report to the HRB NCTO Director. The employment and HR policies of UCC will apply to the employment of the successful candidate.The Primary Duties for the CILO role include the following:
- Provision of Education and Outreach services to researchers, start-ups and established companies in the Medical Device, MedTech and In Vitro Diagnostic sector
- Advisory and signposting support to Irish researchers, start-up and established companies on regulatory requirements and supporting infrastructure for international market access in the Medical Technology sectors.
- Working closely with other MedTech supporting research organisations and stakeholders such as the Health Innovation Hub Ireland and Enterprise Ireland, to drive a coordinated and comprehensive approach to supporting Health Innovation.
- Provision of policy, regulatory and benchmarking advice to partner clinical research and state stakeholders.
- Coordination of meetings and networking among MedTech representatives within the clinical partners and national stakeholders.
- Generation of reports and documentation for Network meetings and in support of the requirements of the funder.
For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/. The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Robert O’Connor, HRB NCTO Director, Email: robertoconnor@ucc.ie;UCC is committed to creating and fully embracing an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. As a University we strive to create a workplace that reflects the diversity of our student population where people from a wide variety of backgrounds learn from one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively. UCC is committed to being an employer that recognises the value of diversity amongst its staff. We encourage applicants to consult our policies at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/policies/ and initiatives at https://www.ucc.ie/en/edi/implementation/ and we welcome applications from everyone, including those who are underrepresented in the protected characteristics set out in our Equal Opportunities & Diversity Policy.Appointment may be made on the Personal Rate Salary: €78,000Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy at time of appointment.Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (HERE). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to recruitment@ucc.ie, quoting the job-title.Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Thursday 11th April 2024.No late applications will be accepted.UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYERPlease note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sectorContact Person : Dr Robert O’Connor Contact Email : robertoconnor@ucc.ie Job ID : 076132 Contact Number : Close Date : 25-Apr-2024 12:00 Location
Cork, Ireland
Closing Date
25-Apr-2024 12:00
