2 x Research Support Officers – Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Cancer Research @ UCC

Are you a qualified nurse, looking for an impactful role that involves helping patients whose lives have been impacted by cancer? Do you want to join a passionate and growing team in cancer research at Cork University Hospital?

The UCC Cancer Trials Group (UCC CTG) is looking for an enthusiastic Research Nurse (CNMI) 39hrs a week or part time to support the cancer trials team at Cork University Hospital – Cancer Trials Cork Unit. 

ABOUT UCC CTG:

The UCC CTG is a new HRB funded collaborative team which aims to bring together a dedicated team of cancer specialists and research staff across the south of Ireland. The UCC CTG is part of Cancer Research @UCC, a translational cancer research centre within the College of Medicine & Health at University College Cork. The UCC CTG group includes 3 cancer trials units at Cork University Hospital (CTC @CUH), University Hospital Waterford and Bons Secours Hospital Cork. 

For more information about the group, check our website: https://www.ucc.ie/en/cancer-research/ or our Twitter @UCCCancerTrials 

ABOUT Cancer Trials Cork @CUH unit:

Cancer Trials cork @CUH has been in operation for close to two decades, serving a geographically diverse population of 1.2 million in the South of Ireland. Our broad portfolio encompasses phase 1-3 therapeutic trials in haematologic/solid malignancies, radiation therapy and surgery: including academic collaborative trials via Cancer Trials Ireland, and industry trials, with a developing portfolio of investigator-initiated trials (IITs). 

As a summary, the role will include (see more information in the candidate pack): 

• Significant clinical responsibilities.
• Take part in portfolio studies taking place in the Cancer Trials Cork unit at Cork University Hospital.
• Engage cross-functionally with different stakeholders, knowledge sharing, and building relationships. 
• This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, organization and an awareness of time management.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• Qualified Nurse (Mandatory RGN, BSc,).
• Oncology background or related experience would be a strong advantage.
• Strong interest in gaining experience in this area will also be considered without previous experience in Oncology nursing. 

WAYS TO GET IN TOUCH: 

• For informal enquiries: roisin.connolly@ucc.ie 
• Apply with your CV through https://ore.ucc.ie/, Type the job ID into the keywords section and the role will come up. 

Project Title: UCC Cancer Trials Group (Cancer Research @ UCC / Cancer Trials Cork @CUH)