Health Care Assistant - Band 3 (Bank Staff)

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a renowned institution, seeking a dedicated Research Nurse for its innovative Human Challenge Facility. This role involves providing clinical care, supporting research on vaccines and treatments, and working in a multidisciplinary team. The position offers a chance to contribute to groundbreaking research in a state-of-the-art environment, making a real difference in global health. Ideal candidates will have BLS training, phlebotomy skills, and a passion for improving health outcomes. Join this dynamic team and be part of something impactful!

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical/caring environment is essential.
• BLS trained and phlebotomy skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to study participants in the HCF.
• Collect samples and complete data entry using eCRFs.
• Support daily operations of the HCF.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Phlebotomy

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Teamwork

Tools

Electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs)

Job description

Research Nurse - Human Challenge Facility (Bank Staff)

Clinical Sciences

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

Unsocial Hours Enhancements

35% increase to £17.72 per hour Saturdays

69% increase to £22.19 per hour Sundays

Temporary - Contingency worker contract

Based in Liverpool

An Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Dynamic Research Team!

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

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

• 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 you work according to GCP guidelines
• Working alongside 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/caring environment
• Phlebotomy skills
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• A passion for improving global health through innovative research
• Available to work out of hours including night shifts, weekends and Bank Holidays

Your Workplace

You will work in the Human Challenge Facility in the Liverpool Life Science Accelerator Building, part of the Knowledge Quarter. The state of the art 12 bedded inpatient facility will advance the vaccine testing pathway to protect against infectious pathogens.

This post is a contingent contract, meaning as and required and hours of work will include social hours, evening, and weekends.

Closing Date: 21st April at 9am

Interview Date: Saturday 10th May

Application Process: To apply for the position please follow the apply link and upload your CV.

Please contact Angela Hyder-Wright for further information. [e-mail]

Successful applicants will be invited to attend a recruitment event Saturday 10th May involving a drug calculations test and short interview followed by a meeting with HR to complete DBS, reference checks and book on to a training and induction day in June/ July.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.