Clinical Research Intern
Posted on Feb. 5, 2026 by Beaumont Hospital
- Dublin, Ireland
- N/A
- fulltime, internship
Overview:
Post Title:
Post Status:
Department
Location:
Salary:
(€31,618 to €48,927 LSI)
Monday – Friday 8.00am – 3.30pm
Closing Date:
Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.
Responsibilities
This job profile is not to be viewed as an inflexible specification but as an outline of the principal duties and responsibilities applicable at present. The duties of the post may change from time to time in accordance with CCTU’s requirements.
Qualifications:
Mandatory:
Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc
(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:
(i) Obtained at least grade D (or pass) in Higher or Ordinary Level in five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education
established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme or Leaving Certificate Applied.
Or
(ii) Passed an examination of at least equivalent standard.
Or
(iii) Satisfactory relevant experience which encompasses demonstrable
equivalent skills.
And
(b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and administrative ability), for the proper
discharge of the office.
Age
Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where s/he 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 application forms for the office occurs.
Health
Candidates 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 such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and
efficient service.
Character
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Desirable
Informal enquiries to Louise Coleman at louisecoleman@beaumont.ie
Post Title:
Clinical Research Intern
Post Status:
Temporary Specified Purpose Contract
Department
Cancer Clinical Trials & Research Unit (Oncology & Haematology)
Location:
Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9
Reports to:
Programme Manager, Cancer Clinical Trials & Research Unit
Salary:
Appointment will be made on Grade III Clerical Officer salary scale at a point in line with Government pay policy.
(€31,618 to €48,927 LSI)
Hours of work:
Full-Time 35 hours per week
Monday – Friday 8.00am – 3.30pm
Closing Date:
12 noon on 12/2/2026
Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.
Job Purpose
Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, provides support to the Cancer Clinical Trials & Research Unit. The CCTU will offer a 6 month ‘Research Internship’ in 2026 to an undergraduate student where an undergraduate course requirement specifies student placement.
The purpose of this student placement is to assist with chart review, oncology systems/reporting review with the aim of service development and improvement.
The candidate will also assist with chart pre-screening, screening for clinical trial eligibility (non-IMP studies) and other tasks deemed necessary and appropriate in line with training and experience.
The specified purpose contract will run for 6 months, from 1st March 2026 – 31st August 2026.
Responsibilities:Responsibilities
- Assist with chart review, oncology systems/reporting review with the aim of service development and improvement
- Assist with the research consenting process
- Assist with the planning and organising of patients appointments
- Collect, track and maintain medical records as required for data entry
- Maintain research data bases as per study requirements.
- Manage and maintain clinical research documentation for studies.
- Pre-screen, screen and follow patients in line with specific protocol requirements and under the supervision of relevant Principal Investigators and CCTU Management Team.
- Ensure adequate supplies are available to the research team to carry out study related procedures.
- Assist with Site File management
- Undertake additional administrative duties from time to time as required by Programme Manager to facilitate the smooth running of the CCTU.
Note:
This job profile is not to be viewed as an inflexible specification but as an outline of the principal duties and responsibilities applicable at present. The duties of the post may change from time to time in accordance with CCTU’s requirements.
The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and research activities in accordance with all applicable policies, SOP’s, and ICH-GCP guidelines and Irish and European legislation.
Qualifications:
Key Requirements
Selection criteria outline the qualifications, skills, knowledge and/or experience that the successful candidate would need to demonstrate for successful discharge of the responsibilities of the post. Applications will be assessed on the basis of how well candidates satisfy these criteria.
Mandatory:
Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc
(a) Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:
(i) Obtained at least grade D (or pass) in Higher or Ordinary Level in five subjects from the approved list of subjects in the Department of Education
established Leaving Certificate Examination or Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme or Leaving Certificate Applied.
Or
(ii) Passed an examination of at least equivalent standard.
Or
(iii) Satisfactory relevant experience which encompasses demonstrable
equivalent skills.
And
(b) Candidates must possess the requisite knowledge and ability, including a high standard of suitability and administrative ability), for the proper
discharge of the office.
Age
Age restriction shall only apply to a candidate where s/he 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 application forms for the office occurs.
Health
Candidates 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 such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and
efficient service.
Character
Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.
Desirable
- Currently enrolled in undergraduate 3rd level course (science or medicine) that requires placement
- Supportive documentation from college necessary
- Familiar with concepts of ICH GCP
- Current holder of ICH GCP certificate
Informal enquiries to Louise Coleman at louisecoleman@beaumont.ie
Advertised until:
March 7, 2026
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