OverviewPost Title: Clinical Trial Assistant – Grade IV
Post Status: Permanent Contract
Department: Cancer Clinical Trials & Research Unit
Location: Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9
Reports to: Programme Manager, Cancer Clinical Trials & Research Unit
Salary: Appointment will be made on Grade IV Officer Scale (€35,256 to €54,370– 12 point scale) at a point in line with Government pay policy.
Hours of work: Full-Time 35 hours per week
Closing Date: 12 noon on 10/3/2025
(The Hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.
) Position Summary:The role of the Clinical Trial Assistant is to support the practice and development of the clinical research programme of Beaumont Hospital Cancer Services and its affiliates.
The Clinical Trial Assistant will assist the Clinical Data Management team and the Clinical Research Nurse team in the delivery of specified clinical trials.
They may carry out non study-specific duties and study-specific duties (where delegated by Principal Investigators) and as instructed by the Programme Manager.
The Clinical Trial Assistant will provide support to the Programme Manager in the setting up, delivery of and the closing off of clinical trials across the portfolio and according to study life cycle.
Other duties will be assigned from time to time by the CCTU Program Manager.
ResponsibilitiesAssist the Clinical Data Management team in management of medical records needed for source data entry requirements.Provide administrative assistance to the Programme Manager, the Clinical Data Management team and Clinical Research Nurse team.Log, track and maintain central laboratory supplies as agreed with the Clinical Data Management team and Clinical Research Nurse team.Provide feedback to relevant staff on an ongoing basis if deficits in resources are identified.Ensure upkeep of Investigator Site Files for assigned studies according to ICH-GCP.Help to facilitate monitoring visits by Clinical Research Associates.Assist with internal and external audits as required.Maintain the storage of study & patient records in accordance with policy.Preparation of relevant documentation, including collecting and tracking medical charts if required.Contacting other hospitals regarding retrieval of histopathological and radiological material as per protocol requirements in consultation with Clinical Research Nurse team.Perform general administrative duties: e.g.
minute taking, collecting and sorting the post, general filing, photocopying, scanning and faxing of documents.Maintain databases for Investigator Site File archiving.Adhere to hospital policy on confidentiality and data protection.Education and TrainingAssist the Clinical Data Managers and Clinical Research Nurse team in maintaining up-to-date training records of all staff within the CCTU and without.Liaise with Programme Manager in management of career development pathway.This job profile is not to be viewed as an inflexible specification but as an outline of the principal duties and responsibilities applicable at present.
The duties of the post may change from time to time in response to organisational priorities and in consultation with the post holder.
QualificationsSelection Criteria: Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post.
Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.
Mandatory: Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc.(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:
Have satisfactory experience as a Clerical Officer in the HSE, TUSLA, other statutory health agencies, or a body which provides services on behalf of the HSE under Section 38 of the Health Act 2004.Have obtained a pass (Grade D) in at least five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education Leaving Certificate Examination, including Mathematics and English or Irish.
Candidates should have obtained at least Grade C on higher level papers in three subjects in that examination.Have completed a relevant examination at a comparable standard in any equivalent examination in another jurisdiction.Hold a comparable and relevant third level qualification of at least level 6 on the National Qualifications Framework maintained by Qualifications and Quality Ireland (QQI).Note: Candidates must achieve a pass in Ordinary or Higher level papers.
A pass in a foundation level paper is not acceptable.
Candidates must have achieved these grades on the Leaving Certificate Established programme or the Leaving Certificate Vocational programme.
The Leaving Certification Applied Programme does not fulfil the eligibility criteria.
(b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability, for the proper discharge of the office.
AgeAge restriction shall only apply to a candidate where s/he is not classified as a new entrant (within the meaning of the Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2004).
A candidate who is not classified as a new entrant must be under 65 years of age on the first day of the month in which the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office occurs.
HealthCandidates for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
CharacterCandidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Desirable: Minimum of two years administrative experience in a hospital or healthcare environment (oncology, haematology).Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Flexibility, problem solving and initiative skills.Experience working closely with a range of colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team in a healthcare environment.Ability to use clear and concise communication with multiple disciplines and users.Experience working in Oncology/Haematology or Clinical Trials.Experience or training in Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP) desirable.Knowledge of Hospital and Department structure and functions.Excellent knowledge and proficiency in use of Beaumont systems.Versatility and ability to work to deadlines.Experience working from own initiative.Informal Enquiries ONLY to:Name: Keith Egan
Title: Programme Manager
Email address: ******
Telephone: 01-8092010
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