Health Care Assistant - Band 3 (Bank Staff)

Lstmed; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a pioneering research team at an esteemed institution, focusing on innovative vaccine and treatment development. As a Health Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality clinical care while supporting groundbreaking research. This position offers the chance to work in a state-of-the-art facility, contributing to life-saving advancements in global health. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply and be part of this transformative journey.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical or caring environment is essential.
• BLS trained and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to study participants in the Human Challenge Facility.
• Collect samples and complete data entry using eCRFs.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Clinical Care

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Tools

Electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs)

Job description

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Health Care Assistant - Band 3 (Bank Staff)

Reference: APR20257433

Expiry date: 2025-06-08 22:59:00.000

Location: Liverpool

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

Research Nurse - Human Challenge Facility (Bank Staff)

Clinical Sciences

AFC Band 3: £13.13 per hour (subject to NHS cost of living)

35% increase to £17.72 per hour on Saturdays

69% increase to £22.19 per hour on Sundays

Temporary - Contingency worker contract

Based in Liverpool

An exciting opportunity to join our dynamic research team!

Liverpool Vaccine Group (LVG) seeks a passionate and dedicated Research Nurse to join our 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 developing new treatments and vaccines, enabling LSTM to continue its global impact on infection treatment and control.

The Role:

As a Health Care Assistant, you will provide essential clinical care in the HCF, delivering care to participants according to the study protocol while maintaining high standards of clinical care and complying with Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Your responsibilities include:

• Providing clinical care to study participants during their stay in the HCF
• Collecting samples and completing data entry using electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs)
• Supporting daily operations of the HCF with housekeeping and meal preparation
• Working according to GCP guidelines
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and scientists to develop better vaccines and treatments for future generations

This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of innovative research, contributing to the development of life-saving vaccines and treatments in a collaborative, research-driven environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) trained
• Experience working in a clinical or 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)

You will work in the Human Challenge Facility located in the Liverpool Life Science Accelerator Building, part of the Knowledge Quarter. This state-of-the-art 12-bed inpatient facility aims to advance vaccine testing pathways to protect against infectious pathogens.

This post is a contingent contract, with hours including 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 drug calculations test, a short interview, and a meeting with HR to complete DBS checks, references, and to schedule training and induction in June/July.

Due to high application volumes, vacancies may close early. We recommend applying early to be considered.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM:

We aim to attract and recruit individuals reflecting the diversity of our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, 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 and is a recognized center for teaching and research in tropical diseases. We collaborate with governments, NGOs, private organizations, and global institutions to respond to health needs, especially in less developed countries, to promote improved health.

Learn about our recent achievements in our annual report.

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies