ICU Clinical Research Nurse (Clinical Nurse Manager 2) (02.005 (2026))

Dublin - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

ICU Clinical Research Nurse (Clinical Nurse Manager 2)

Temporary Part-time

Reference No: 02.005 (2026)

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The ICU Clinical Research Nurse (CNM2) will be responsible to support the ICU Clinical Research Team and for the safe and efficient delivery of clinical research and clinical trials in the ICU department. The ICU Clinical Research Nurse will manage and coordinate the clinical research and clinical trials ensuring the highest standard of quality care is delivered at all times. The ICU Clinical Research Nurse (CNM2) will report to the ICU CNM3 and the Principal Investigator with professional accountability to the Head of Research.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Each candidate must on the latest date for receiving completed application forms for the office:

Be registered in the General Division of the active Register held by Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland or be entitled to be so registered.
Have 5 years post registration experience and a minimum of 2 years in the specialty or related area.
Possess a post graduate qualification at not less than level 7 on the NFQ framework in the area of healthcare or management related area or give an undertaking to do same.
Have the clinical managerial and administrative capacity to properly discharge the functions of the role.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate evidence of continuing learning and professional development
Be able to demonstrate managerial abilities.
Have a recognised interest in teaching and continuing professional development

Desirable Criteria

With 3-5 years experience in clinical research specifically experience in regulated clinical trials within an academic teaching hospital
Experience in clinical trials governed by the Clinical Trial Regulation
Experience in health research related data protection
The ability to work within a safe manner ensuring professional accountability and adherence to hospital ethics policies and protocol.
Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Have excellent organisational skills and meticulous record keeping.
Have the interpersonal skills required to integrate as part of a diverse research team involving direct patient contact.
The ability to work independently under self-direction.
HRCDC experience
NREC/CTIS experience

2. Age Restrictions In Relation To Applications
Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where he/she 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 applications for the office occurs.

3. Health
A candidate 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 as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

4. Be of good character.

5. Garda Vetting
Garda Vetting is sought for all employees and prospective employees of Tallaght University Hospital. Given the specialised nature of the services provided your appointment will be subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting and re-vetting in circumstances where the Hospital deems it appropriate. The Hospital will then process the necessary documentation to endeavour to obtain satisfactory Garda clearance for you. You are obliged to disclose previous and any criminal convictions acquired during the course of your employment. Should the Hospital obtain information from the Garda Vetting Unit to indicate that your Garda clearance report is not satisfactory and / or if you have supplied the hospital with false or misleading information in relation to your Garda clearance status the Hospital reserves the right to withdraw or terminate this contract in accordance with Tallaght University Hospital Garda Vetting policy.

6. Mandated and Designated Persons under Children First Act 2015
Schedule 2 of the Children First Act 2015 specifies the classes of persons defined as Mandated Persons for the purposes of the Act. This includes a range of disciplines that are employed by the hospital including all medical practitioners registered nurses physiotherapists psychologists social workers and others. This includes staff working in adult services. All mandated persons have two main legal obligations under the Children First Act 2015. Mandated persons under the legislation are required to report any knowledge belief or reasonable suspicion that a child has been harmed is being harmed or is at risk of being harmed. The Act defines harm as assault ill-treatment neglect or sexual abuse and covers single and multiple instances. Mandated persons are also required to assist Tusla if requested in assessing a concern which has been the subject of a mandated report. Designated Officer are required to receive reports of suspected child abuse or neglect from any person who is of the opinion that (a) a child has been or is being assaulted ill-treated neglected or sexually abused or (b) a childs health development or welfare has been or is being avoidably impaired or neglected. Full detailed list of mandated and designated staff together with details of their roles and responsibilities can be found on It is the responsibility of all staff employed by TUH to be aware of their roles and responsibilities under the legislation and to complete mandatory Children First Training.

PARTICULARS OF OFFICE

1. The appointment is part-time temporary and pensionable on a specified purpose contract.

2. Remuneration:
Remuneration is in accordance with the salary scale approved by the Department of Health & Children. Current remuneration with effect from 1st August 2025:

61463 by 11 increments to 77666

Salary scales will be updated in line with nationally agreed pay agreements and will be updated accordingly and retrospective payments applied as applicable.

3. Pension arrangements and retirement age
There are three superannuation schemes currently in operation for staff in Tallaght University Hospital:

(a) Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (Non-New Entrant)
(b) Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (New Entrant)
(c) Single Public Service Pension Scheme

Please read carefully the summary of the criteria for the three superannuation schemes below. This will assist you in identifying which scheme membership is applicable to your employment circumstances.

(a) If you have been continually employed in the public service prior to the 1st April 2004 and you have not had a break in service of more than 26 weeks you will be included in the Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (Non-New Entrant) with a Minimum Retirement Age of 60 and a Maximum Retirement Age of 65.

(b) If you have been continually employed in the public service post the 1st April 2004 and you have not had a break in service of more than 26 weeks you will be included in the Voluntary Hospital Superannuation Scheme (New Entrant) with a Minimum Retirement Age of 65. There is no Maximum Retirement Age.

(c) If you have commenced employment in the public service as a new entrant or you are a former public servant returning to the public service after a break of more than 26 weeks you will be included in the Single Public Service Pension Scheme effective from the 1st January 2013 with a minimum retirement age of 66 (rising to 67 and 68 in line with state pension changes). The maximum retirement age under this scheme will be age 70.

4. Duties:
The Clinical Nurse Manager 2 will perform such duties as are outlined in this job description or as required by the Principal Investigator/Research Governance or CNMIII.

5. Hours of work:
Normal working hours are 18.75 worked over 5 days. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement.

6. Probation:
The successful candidate will be appointed initially for a probationary period of 6 months. During the probationary period progress or otherwise will be monitored and at the end of the probationary period the service will (a) be certified as satisfactory and confirmed in writing or if not satisfactory the probationary period may be extended by 3 months.

7. Annual Leave:
Annual leave entitlement is 25 - 28 working days (pro rata) depending on length of service plus 10 Bank Holidays per annum as they occur. The annual leave year runs from 1st of April to 31st March each year.

8. Sick Leave:
Payment of salary during illness will be in accordance with arrangements as approved from time to time by the Department of Health and Children.

9. Termination of Office:
The employment may be terminated at any time by giving two months notice on either side except where circumstances are dictated by the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act 1973/91. The Managements right under this paragraph shall not be exercised save in circumstances where the Management is of the opinion that the holder of the office has failed to perform satisfactorily the duties of the post or has misconducted himself/herself in relation to the post or is otherwise unfit to hold the appointment.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY

Maintain throughout the Hospital an awareness of the primacy of the patient in relation to all Hospital activities.
Commitment to continuous professional development including completion of relevant internal training programmes available through our Centre for Learning & Development Prospectus.
Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge expertise and care to patients participating in research studies and clinical trials.
Work within the standard operating procedures and research protocols associated with industry and academic clinical research activities in accordance to Good Clinical Practice.
Play a proactive role in driving ongoing clinical research projects through participant recruitment participant follow-ups identifying problems early and regular feedback with Principal investigator and research team.
Actively participate in implementation of clinical investigations and trials. All current and future research studies and clinical trials.
Assist in ensuring the overall smooth running of research studies and clinical trials in line with best practice and within the scope of the protocol.
Ensure participant confidentiality and dignity are assured and maintained during the research study/clinical trial.
Take responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of clinical research documentation.
To complete with assistance of sponsor all ethical and regulatory procedures for the research study/clinical trial. Including obtaining consent where appropriate.
To screen participants to identify suitable study candidates
Counselling and education of patients who are participating in research studies/clinical trials.
Educate nursing medical and other hospital staff regarding the conduct of the clinical trials. Liaise with other hospitals and university staff in the co-ordination of research activity.
To be competent and actively participate in phlebotomy/ laboratory procedures for the clinical investigations and trials as appropriate. Liaise with laboratory personnel regarding research-involving patients
Ensure continuity of patient care by liaising with the outside health care professionals and those who are involved in clinical work.
To work with a Multidisciplinary Team in evaluating and reading clinical problems as they arise in the research setting.
To promote a safe clinical environment for patients visitors and staff to the ICU with due regard to Health and Safety and Risk Management issues.
Audit the function of ICU Research Nurse compile statistics and submit reports as necessary.
Make & maintain effective links with staff in other hospitals.
Reporting relationship is to the ICU CNM3 Principal Investigator/Research Governance.
Professional accountability to Director of CRF and the Head of Research.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITY

Managing the Service - Quality & Safety of Service / Delivery of Results (level 3)

Manage all aspects of the study/clinical trial from study start up to study close out
To coordinate patient recruitment and manage participant follow-up over the course of the study/clinical trial.
Ensure participants/proxies are fully informed of all details pertaining to the research study.
Develop relationships with key stakeholders including industry and academic partners.
Responsible for data management including data entry self-audit site files case record forms monitoring arrangements data correction and data collection.
Attend relevant meetings (including weekly clinical and research meetings)
Conduct all aspects of the clinical study/clinical trial under ICH GCP and GDPR standards.
Work within standard operating procedures and research protocols associated with the study.
Responsible for data analysis under the supervision of the academic research team.
Review research protocols manuscripts and reports.
To coordinate the delivery of specified research outputs and reports in preparation for submission the funding agency and other stakeholders
Work closely with the Research Office in TUH.
To work to the TUH clinical Research Facility/TUH Research Office and ICU Clinical Research standard operating procedures for clinical trials and academic research.
To play an active role in driving ongoing research studies and clinical trials.
To actively participate in the implementation of research studies and clinical trials.
To ensure patient confidentiality and dignity is assured and maintained at all times during a clinical trial/research project.
To attend investigator meetings as appropriate and as requested relative to studies assigned to you.
To complete (with the help of the sponsor company if necessary) all ethical and regulatory procedures (submissions query resolutions etc.) for the clinical trial studies you are assigned.
To review proposed research protocols and provide input to site study feasibility reports (e.g. annual site patients numbers equipment/ test availability etc.).
Liaise with materials management regarding product use advice /evaluate / supply reports. Implement and monitor stock control measures.
As part of management of the department be involved in strategic planning.
Positive active participation in Change Management and Development.
To ensure prompt management of all study related correspondence.
To prepare studies for Internal/ Sponsor / HRPA audits/inspections as required.
To ensure that patients & relatives are fully informed of all details pertaining to the clinical trial/research project they have been recruited to.
To screen patients in order to identify suitable study candidates.
To ensure that all assigned studies are completed to the highest standards in accordance with HPRA ICH-GCPCTR requirements.
To encourage and initiate projects related to critically ill patients
Carry out other duties as appropriate to the post that may be assigned by the CNM3 Principal Investigator/Research Governance

Managing Change - Problem Solving & Decision Making / Communications & Influencing (level 3)

Addresses problems through balanced decisions making while identifying learnings.
Assists with the development of and implementation of strategic and operational priorities through the provision of feedback and key learnings.
Have a can do attitude and implement unpopular decision through effective engagement.
Adopt a range of communication techniques to explain complex information.
Tailors their communication style dependent on the audience and situation.
Manages the adherence to company policy on confidentiality and data protection.

Managing Yourself - Team player / Planning & Organising (level 3)

Demonstrate flexibility if and when asked to work in other areas of the Medical Service as needed.
Delegates effectively to the team and ensure timelines are met and efficient use of resources.
Assists in the development and implementation of operations plans to ensure smooth and consistent execution of tasks.
Research and promote quality initiatives that are evidence based.
Takes into account others when making an important decision addresses team conflict sets clear goals embraces diversity and promotes collaboration and team strengths to achieve goals. Offers recognition.
Builds and uses networks of influences for planning and organising workload. Develops and implements operational plans essential systems and processes. Monitors performance evaluates impacts and risks.

Managing People People Management / Leadership (level 3)

Assist in training members of the multi-disciplinary team
Use relevant educational opportunities to maintain the higher standards of care to patients.
Create a learning environment for all staff to encourage and promote staff development
Maintain a personal record of professional development.
Participate in staff evaluation and staff performance with individuals involved and with teaching and supervisory staff.
Facilitate the arrangements necessary and participate where appropriate in education and training of other hospital staff as the need arises. This includes students at both undergraduate and post-graduate level.
Create and promote open communications healthy working relationships and stimulate initiative amongst ward staff.
Motivate team members by agreeing goals and objective through performance review.
Lead by example while focusing on the achievement of operational and strategic goals.
Undertakes performance reviews identifying gaps & development training plans to ensure the team has is sufficiently skilled.
Demonstrates an ability to lead his/her team. Takes ownership. Inspire others.
Lead by example while focusing on the achievement of operational and strategic goals.
Completion of relevant training and availing of supports in the Leadership Academy including coaching mentoring and leadership development as applicable.

Information Technology

Ensure that the team makes the most effective and efficient use of developments in information technology for both patient care and administrative support in a manner which integrates well with systems throughout the organisation.
Ensure that all staff are trained in the use of computer systems which are used in the management of patient episodes in the Hospital e.g.: EPR Pims Order comms Symphony sap core.

Health & Safety

Ensure the compliance of all your staff with the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
Comply and enact Health and Safety responsibilities as outlined in Hospital policies protocols and procedures relevant to your area.
Prepare risk assessments and departmental safety statements as required.

Hygiene/Infection Control

Ensure you are aware of your responsibility for Hygiene awareness. Hygiene is defined as The practice that serves to keep people and environments clean and prevent infection.
Act as a role model and actively promote infection control and prevention and ensure that staff in your area familiarise themselves with the hospital infection control policies and guidelines as outlined in the Infection Control Manual.
Ensure that staff in your area are aware that they work in an area where there is potential for transmission of infection.
Ensure that all your staff are advised that they have a responsibility to prevent the transmission of infection particularly in relation to hand hygiene.

Quality Safety and Risk Management

Support the delivery of the Quality Safety and Risk Management Programme including the appropriate identification reporting and management of risks and incidents throughout the hospital.

Confidentiality

You will be aware of the confidential nature of Hospital work and in particular the right of patients to confidentiality. To this end you will not discuss workings of the Hospital or its patients or disclose any information of a confidential nature except as required to do so in the course of your work. No records documents or property of the Hospital may be removed from the premises of the Hospital without prior authorisation. You must return to the Hospital upon request and in any event upon the termination of your employment all documents or other property of the Hospital which are in your possession or under your control.

Data Management

Ensure compliance with the obligations required by the Data Protection Act 2018.

Development of Hospital Groups

The Hospital Structure is currently under review and therefore reporting relationships may change. The development of Hospital Groups may require the post-holder to adopt a different reporting relationship and additional accountabilities. Full consultation will take place in advance of any such change.

NOTE: The extent and speed of change in the delivery of health care is such that adaptability is essential at this level of appointment. The appointee will be required to maintain enhance and develop their knowledge skills and aptitudes necessary to respond to this changing environment. They will also be required to participate in and support the Hospitals Digital transformation strategy which may impact work processes and role profiles in the future. The Job Description must therefore be regarded as an outline of the major areas of accountability at the present time which will be reviewed and assessed on an on-going basis as advancements and developments evolve.

TUH Core Competencies:

Core Area	Competency	Level
Managing the service	Quality & Safety of Service	3
Managing the service	Delivery of Results	3
Managing Change	Problem Solving & Decision Making	3
Managing Change	Communications & Influencing	3
Managing Yourself	Team player	3
Managing Yourself	Planning and Organising	3
Managing People	People Management	3
Managing People	Leadership	3

Please go to details of the core competencies

GENERAL

Applications can be submitted on-line at completing the application form and attaching your CV.

Candidates should be aware that when applying for a post through the On-Line Application System (Candidate Manager) they will receive an automated replying acknowledging receipt of their application. Should you for any reason not receive this automated acknowledgement you should notify the Human Resources Department before the closing date otherwise your application will not be considered.

Closing Date: Before close of business on 23rdFebruary 2026

Informal enquiries to:

Ms. Lisa Dunne Clinical Nurse Manager 3 by phoneor email

or

Dr. Sadhbh ONeill Scanlon Head of Research by phone or email

All candidates should note that in order to maintain a timely process the closing date and time for receipt of applications will be strictly adhered to.

Required Experience:

Manager

JOB DESCRIPTIONICU Clinical Research Nurse (Clinical Nurse Manager 2)Temporary Part-timeReference No: 02.005 (2026)PURPOSE OF THE ROLEThe ICU Clinical Research Nurse (CNM2) will be responsible to support the ICU Clinical Research Team and for the safe and efficient delivery of clinical research and ...