Health Care Assistant - Band 3 (Bank Staff)

Lstmed; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Liverpool seeks a Health Care Assistant to provide clinical care and support in a state-of-the-art facility. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and contributing to innovative research in vaccine testing.

Benefits

Unsocial hours enhancements

35% increase for unsocial hours

69% increase for Saturdays

Qualifications

• Experience working in a clinical/caring environment.
• Availability to work out of hours, including night shifts, weekends.

Responsibilities

• Providing clinical care to study participants during their time in the HCF.
• Collecting samples and completing data entry using electronic Case Report Forms.
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the HCF with housekeeping and meal prep.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Health Care Assistant - Band 3 (Bank Staff)

Reference: APR20257433

Expiry date: 22:59, Sun, 8th Jun 2025

Location: Liverpool

Benefits: Unsocial hours enhancements: 35% increase to £17.72 per hour, Saturdays 69% increase to £22.19 per hour, Sundays

Position Description:

Liverpool Vaccine Group (LVG) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Research Nurse to join our dynamic and agile delivery team at our state-of-the-art 12-bedded Human Challenge Facility (HCF) in Liverpool. This cutting-edge facility will serve as a focal point for experimental medicine research, focusing on unique human challenge models to test vaccine and drug safety and efficacy. The HCF will play a pivotal role in the development of new treatments and vaccines, enabling LSTM to continue its global impact on infection treatment and control.

The Role:

• Providing clinical care to study participants during their time in the HCF
• Collecting samples and completing data entry using electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs)
• Supporting the day-to-day running of the HCF with housekeeping and meal prep
• Ensuring compliance with GCP guidelines
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and scientists to develop better vaccines and treatments

The Ideal Candidate:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) trained
• Experience working in a clinical/caring environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• A passion for improving global health through innovative research
• Availability to work out of hours, including night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays

(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the job description and person specification)

This role is based in the Liverpool Life Science Accelerator Building, part of the Knowledge Quarter. The state-of-the-art 12-bed inpatient facility will advance vaccine testing pathways to protect against infectious pathogens.

This post is a contingent contract; hours of work include social hours, evenings, and weekends.

Application Process: To apply, please follow the apply link and upload your CV. Successful applicants will be invited to a recruitment event involving a short interview, followed by HR checks and a training and induction day in June/July. Early application is advised due to high volume of applications. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position, and previous applicants need not reapply.

Our Values:

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM. We seek to attract and recruit individuals reflecting the diversity of our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith, social background, age, or disability. Candidates are selected based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

About LSTM:

Founded in 1898, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is the oldest of its kind worldwide. It is an internationally recognized center for teaching and research in tropical diseases, aiming to promote improved health globally, especially in less developed countries.