Research Support Officer – Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Cancer Research @UCC

Further Vacancy Details Research Support Officer – Clinical Nurse Manager 1 Cancer Research @UCC 12 Months, Specific Purpose, Full-Time Post Position Summary 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) NMBI registration required 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 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. Project Title: UCC Cancer Trials Group (Cancer Research @ UCC / Cancer Trials Cork @CUH) Post Duration: 12 Months Salary: €57,208 - €67,372 per annum.CNM1 HSE Scale per annum, (As required by public pay policy for the higher education sector, new appointments to a direct entry recruitment grade will generally be at the minimum (1st point) of the relevant scale. For existing public servants, the restriction to the first point on scale may be varied where a person is appointed to the same or an analogous grade, role or position as their previous public service employment.) Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process. For an information package including further details of the post see https://ore.ucc.ie/ The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process. Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to informal enquiries: Dr. Laia Raigal. Email:  laia.raigal@ucc.ie or Debra O’Hare CUH Operations Director debrad.ohare@hse.ie Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal https://ore.ucc.ie/ Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to recruitment@ucc.ie quoting the job-title and project name. University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award  in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives . Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Friday, April 17th 2026. No late applications will be accepted. Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER ** Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector ** Contact Person : Dr. Laia Raigal Contact Email : laia.raigal@ucc.ie Job ID : 093313 Contact Number : Close Date : 17-Apr-2026 12:00 Click on the link(s) below to view documents Filesize Notes Guide for UCC Applicants 926 Guide For External Applicants 1672.6 Candidate Brief 2827.2 Apply for Job Return to Search