CNM2; Clinical Trials Research Nurse; Oncology

Job Title:- Oncology Clinical Trials Research Nurse - CNMll

Department: Beacon Hospital Research Institute

Reports to: Director of Patient Safety, Quality and Innovation

Date: 2026

Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week

Job Description: Oncology Clinical Trials Research Nurse

Position Summary

Beacon Hospital Research Institute is one of Ireland's leading private hospital research centres, delivering a growing portfolio of national and international clinical trials across oncology and other specialties.

We are seeking an experienced Oncology Clinical Trials Nurse (CNM II) to join our expanding clinical research programme and play a key role in delivering innovative oncology studies that bring emerging therapies from research into patient care. This role offers the opportunity to combine advanced oncology nursing practice with clinical research expertise, supporting patients throughout their clinical trial journey while working alongside leading oncology specialists, Principal Investigators and international research partners.

As a senior member of the research team, the successful candidate will manage clinical trial activities with a high degree of autonomy, contribute to the delivery of complex oncology studies, and play an important role in advancing future standards of cancer care.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary research team comprising Principal Investigators, Clinical Trial Fellows, Research Nurses, Clinical Trial Pharmacists and Administration Staff. The role will involve working across a diverse portfolio of commercial, investigator-led and academic oncology clinical trials, including studies involving immunotherapy, targeted therapies, novel cancer treatments and oncology supportive devices.

Research Career Development Opportunities

Beacon Hospital Research Institute is committed to developing the next generation of oncology research nurses. This role provides the opportunity to build specialist expertise through involvement in a diverse portfolio of oncology clinical trials, including innovative therapies and emerging treatment approaches.

The successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to study start-up activities, quality improvement initiatives and research development, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and international research partners. Support will be provided for continuing professional development through investigator meetings, scientific conferences, postgraduate education and opportunities to contribute to research dissemination, presentations and publications.

Why Join Beacon Hospital Research Institute?

What we offer:

CNM II salary scale, recognising the seniority and autonomy of the role.

Monday to Friday working hours with no routine night duty or weekend commitment (where service requirements permit).

A dedicated, supportive and expanding clinical research environment.

Opportunities to work on innovative oncology clinical trials and novel cancer therapies.

Professional development through attendance at investigator meetings, national and international conferences, and specialist education programmes.

Support for postgraduate education and continuing professional development.

Opportunities to contribute to research presentations, publications and quality improvement initiatives.

Close collaboration with leading oncology consultants, multidisciplinary teams, academic collaborators and international sponsors.

Competitive employee benefits, including pension and annual leave entitlement.

Unlike traditional oncology nursing roles, this position offers the opportunity to develop expertise in clinical research while maintaining direct patient contact and influencing the delivery of future cancer therapies.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Coordination & Patient Management

Independently coordinate an assigned portfolio of oncology clinical trials, ensuring protocol compliance from study activation through participant follow-up.

Perform clinical assessment of trial participants, applying specialist oncology nursing knowledge and escalating clinical concerns appropriately.

Act as a key point of contact for Principal Investigators, Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), sponsors and multidisciplinary teams regarding study delivery and participant management.

Provide high quality nursing expertise and care to clinical trial participants

Take a proactive role in the identification and enrolment of eligible trial participants in accordance with the clinical trial protocol

Discuss study participation with patients and their families ensuring the informed consent process is adhered to

Educate patients and their families on treatment schedules, study procedures, potential risks and benefits in accordance with the clinical trial protocol

Organise patient treatment schedules and ensure all required investigations, procedures and assessments are performed in accordance with the protocol requirements during the screening, treatment and follow-up period

Review trial participants on the Oncology Day Ward on treatment visits ensuring all protocol-related assessments are conducted in compliance with the clinical trial protocol

Ensure adherence to the clinical trial protocol if dose modifications required

Schedule and review participants at trial follow-up visits ensuring all protocol-related assessments are conducted in compliance with the clinical trial protocol

Ensure blood and tissue samples are obtained, processed, stored and sent to central facilities in accordance with patient consent and the clinical trial protocol

Maintain stock control of clinical trials supplies

Liaise with relevant Clinical Research Associate (CRA) with regard to eligibility, scheduling and protocol adherence queries ensuring all communication is saved both electronically and a hard copy in the site files

Partner with Principal investigators in the implementation and delivery of clinical trial protocols

Maintain compliance with ICH-GCP, research ethics, and institutional policies

Data Management

Ensure relevant information acquired and documented during the screening, treatment and follow-up visits to facilitate accurate data capture in the electronic case report form (eCRF)

Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act

Report and discuss Serious Adverse Events with the PI/sub-I in accordance with the clinical trial protocol

Education & Training

Attend Investigator meetings, as required

Attend Site Initiation Visits, as required

Participate in monitoring visits, audits and inspections, as required

Read and be familiar with clinical trial protocols, agreement documents and patient education materials and have a clear understanding of the objectives and required procedures

Read and be familiar with Lab manuals in so far as they relate to blood and tissue collection/processing

Educate and train Medical Oncology nursing staff within the service on the clinical trial protocol, objectives and required procedures as required

Participate in and support research dissemination activities

Professional Responsibilities

Maintain professional registration with NMBI.

Maintain competency through ongoing education and professional development relevant to clinical research nursing.

Participate in research dissemination and quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Qualifications/Essential

Registered General Nurse with The Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI), or eligible to register with NMBI

Desirable

Post graduate Medical Oncology/Haematology qualification

Postgraduate Clinical Trials or Research qualification

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 4 years post registration experience in the acute hospital setting within the last 5 years

Prior experience working on clinical trials (medicinal products and/or medical devices) or within a research setting

Competence in venipuncture and IV cannulation

Basic Life Support training

Desirable

Prior experience working in Medical Oncology

Certificate of Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP)

Familiarity with informed consent process

Familiarity with adverse event reporting and pharmacovigilance processes

Knowledge of sample management and chain of custody

Experience of collating and reporting complex data

Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work independently/self-manage and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Ability to read, analyse and interpret research study protocols, agreement documents and patient education materials

Ability to write research activity reports and summaries to support dissemination activities

Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Data Protection (GDPR) requirements

Strong organisational skills

Good IT skills including competency in electronic health records, clinical trial management systems, and Microsoft Office.

Knowledge of accreditation requirements (Joint Commission, HIQA, ASCO)

Personal Competencies

All posts in Beacon Hospital require a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service. Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager and / or hospital management.

Professional and positive approach in building relationships and quickly gain credibility with work colleagues.

Self-motivated, dynamic, creative and able to work on own initiative.

This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility and deliverables at the time of its writing. As the Hospital and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in the light of the changing needs of the Hospital.