2 x Research Support Officers – Clinical Nurse Manager 1

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 (Clinical Nurse Manager 1) (Staff Nurse) NMBI registration required 39hrs a week 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

Post Duration: 12 Months