Research Assistant - CNM2 (Clinical Nurse Manager)
Job details
Job type
Specified-purpose
Shift and schedule
Weekend availability
Location
Dublin, County Dublin
Full job description
About Trinity:
Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 87th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation.
Post Summary:
St. James’s Hospital and Trinity College Dublin (TCD) secured funding from the Wellcome and the Health Research Board to build and operate a state-of-the-art clinical research facility (CRF) within St. James’s Hospital. This facility opened earlier this summer.
The 1,300m2 facility is located adjacent to the Centre for Advanced Medical Imaging (CAMI), the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and, once complete, the Centre for Successful Ageing. The CRF is jointly governed by St. James’s Hospital and TCD and will function like other units and departments within the hospital.
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.
Responsibilities:
1. Manage all clinical research studies conducted within area of responsibility (CRF and outpatients), ensuring studies are run to the highest standards incorporating Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.
2. Ensure the highest standard of participant care is achieved within the clinical area.
3. Act as the lead nurse responsible for clinical studies and liaise with clinical investigators to implement protocols within the clinical setting.
4. Deputise for the Assistant Director of Nursing where appropriate.
5. 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.
Application Procedure:
Applicants should submit a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae to include the names and contact details of 2 referees (including email addresses), to: Sean Hall – Administrative Officer 3 – Email: crf.sjh@tcd.ie
Informal enquiries for the post can be directed to Ms. Derval Reidy – Assistant Director of Nursing and Operations Manager – Wellcome – HRB Clinical Research Facility at St James Hospital Email: reidyde@tcd.ie
At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war.
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University. We are an EU Sustainable Gender Equality Champion and we hold an Athena Swan Silver award, recognising our ongoing work to advance gender equality both within Trinity and in the Higher Education sector. Trinity is committed to supporting work-life balance and to creating a family-friendly working environment.
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