Health Care Assistant - Band 3 (Bank Staff)

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

Job summary

A leading health organization seeks a Health Care Assistant for their Human Challenge Facility in Liverpool. This role involves providing essential clinical care, supporting research in vaccine development, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have BLS training and experience in a clinical setting, with flexible availability for out-of-hours work.

Benefits

Unsocial hours enhancements

Dynamic research environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical or caring environment.
• Availability to work out of hours, including nights and weekends.
• Passion for global health improvement through research.

Responsibilities

• Providing clinical care to study participants during their stay in the HCF.
• Collecting samples and entering data via electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs).
• Supporting daily operations of the HCF, including housekeeping and meal preparation.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

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

Health Care Assistant - 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 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) seeks a passionate and dedicated Research Nurse to join our state-of-the-art 12-bedded Human Challenge Facility (HCF) in Liverpool. This facility will serve as a hub for experimental medicine research, focusing on human challenge models to test vaccine and drug safety and efficacy. The HCF will be pivotal in developing new treatments and vaccines, supporting LSTM's global impact on infection control.

The Role:

As a Health Care Assistant, you will provide essential clinical care in the HCF, delivering care to participants according to study protocols while maintaining high standards of clinical care and GCP compliance. Your responsibilities include:

• Providing clinical care to study participants during their stay in the HCF
• Collecting samples and entering data via electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs)
• Supporting daily operations of the HCF, including housekeeping and meal preparation
• Adhering to GCP guidelines
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and scientists to develop better vaccines and treatments

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative research, aiding in the development of life-saving vaccines and treatments in a collaborative environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

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

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

Work location: Liverpool Life Science Accelerator Building, part of the Knowledge Quarter. The 12-bed inpatient facility advances vaccine testing against infectious pathogens.

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

Application Process: To apply, follow the link and upload your CV. Successful applicants will be invited for a short interview and HR meeting for DBS, references, and training arrangements in June/July.

Note: Early application is advised due to potential early closure of vacancies. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Previous applicants need not reapply.

Our Values: Inclusion is central at LSTM. We aim to attract a diverse workforce reflecting our communities, based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

About LSTM: Founded in 1898, LSTM is the oldest tropical medicine research and teaching institution worldwide. It is dedicated to improving health globally, especially in resource-poor tropical regions.

View our recent achievements in the annual report.

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