Beacon Hospital
Job Description
Job Title ; Clinical Trials Nurse
Department ; Beacon Hospital Research Institute
Reports to ; Clinical Trials Manager
Date ;2026
Hours per week; 37 hours per week
Job Description: Clinical Trials Nurse
Position Summary
The mission of Beacon Hospital is to provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the centre of all we do. Beacon Hospital Research Institute (BHRI) was established in 2017 to promote and support research activities in Beacon Hospital. The Clinical Trials Nurse (CTN) plays a key role in the delivery of clinical research by providing nursing expertise and direct patient care within clinical trial settings. The CTN ensures participant safety, supports study procedures, and promotes high-quality data collection in compliance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory requirements. This role works closely with investigators, research coordinators, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient and ethical conduct of clinical studies.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide nursing care to clinical trial participants, including screening, consenting, administering treatments, monitoring, and follow-up.
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Educate participants and their families about study procedures, potential risks, and benefits.
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Ensure accurate and timely documentation of trial-related procedures, interventions, and outcomes.
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Support principal investigators and research teams in implementing study protocols.
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As required administer investigational products (oral, IV, injection, etc.) safely and in accordance with protocol and nursing standards.
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Monitor participants for adverse events, report findings promptly, and contribute to safety management.
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Maintain compliance with ICH-GCP, research ethics, and institutional policies.
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Participate in site initiation, monitoring visits, audits, and inspections as required.
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Assist with trial logistics such as scheduling, data entry, sample handling, and record keeping.
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Act as a liaison between participants, clinical teams, and study sponsors/CROs.
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Participate and support research dissemination activities
- Experience in clinical research, clinical trials, or relevant specialty nursing.
Preferred skills:
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Strong understanding of research ethics, ICH-GCP guidelines, and regulatory frameworks.
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Excellent communication, patient care, and organizational skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Competency in electronic health records (EHR), clinical trial management systems (CTMS), and Microsoft Office.
Person Specification
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Degree in Nursing (Required)
Post graduate qualification in Research methodology desirable
Experience
(Amount and Type)
Substantial experience of working in an acute hospital at a senior level.
Minimum 3 years' experience in Acute Medical Oncology
Experience in phlebotomy, IV insertion and administration of investigational products.
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
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 (CGP), Data Protection (GDPR) requirements
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.
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