Health Care Assistant - Band 3 (Bank Staff)

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Health Care Assistant for the Human Challenge Facility in Liverpool. The role involves providing clinical care, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and supporting research for new vaccines. Ideal candidates should be BLS trained with clinical experience and strong teamwork skills, available for varied shifts, including weekends.

Benefits

Unsocial hours enhancements

Training in June/July

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical or caring environment.
• Passion for improving global health through research.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to study participants.
• Collect samples and complete data entry using eCRFs.
• Support daily operations including housekeeping and meal prep.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Basic Life Support (BLS) trained

Job description

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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

Role: Health Care Assistant - Human Challenge Facility (Bank Staff)

Department: Clinical Sciences

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

Enhanced Pay: 35% increase to £17.72 per hour Saturdays, 69% increase to £22.19 per hour Sundays

Type: Temporary - Contingency worker contract

Location: Liverpool

Overview: Liverpool Vaccine Group (LVG) seeks a passionate Research Nurse to join our state-of-the-art 12-bedded Human Challenge Facility (HCF) in Liverpool. The facility focuses on experimental medicine research, testing vaccine and drug safety and efficacy, playing a pivotal role in developing new treatments and vaccines.

The Role:

• Provide clinical care to study participants in the HCF
• Collect samples and complete data entry using electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs)
• Support daily operations of the HCF, including housekeeping and meal prep
• Ensure compliance with GCP guidelines
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop better vaccines and treatments

The Ideal Candidate:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) trained
• Experience in a clinical or caring environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Passion for improving global health through research
• Availability for out-of-hours work, including nights, weekends, and Bank Holidays

Note: For full criteria, refer to the job description and person specification.

Work location is in the Liverpool Life Science Accelerator Building, part of the Knowledge Quarter, in a 12-bed inpatient facility advancing vaccine testing against infectious pathogens.

This is a contingent contract with hours including social hours, evenings, and weekends.

Application Process: Apply via the provided link with your CV. Successful applicants will be invited to a recruitment event, followed by HR checks, DBS, references, and training in June/July. Early application is advised as vacancies may close early. Sponsorship is not available. Previous applicants need not reapply.

Our Values: Inclusion is central. We aim to reflect community diversity and select based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

About LSTM: Founded in 1898, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is a leader in tropical disease research and education, committed to improving health globally, especially in less developed countries.

View our annual report to see recent achievements.

Equal Opportunities: LSTM promotes equality, diversity, and safeguarding policies.