Health Care Assistant - Band 3 (Bank Staff)

Lstmed; Liverpool; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading research team as a Health Care Assistant at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. You'll provide essential clinical care in a state-of-the-art facility, contributing to innovative research and the development of life-saving vaccines. Ideal candidates will have BLS training and experience in clinical settings. This role offers a unique opportunity to improve global health through research while working in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Unsocial hours enhancements

35% increase for Saturdays

69% increase for Sundays

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical or caring environment.
• Availability to work out of hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Providing clinical care to study participants.
• Collecting samples and entering data using electronic Case Report Forms.
• Supporting daily operations of the Human Challenge Facility.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Basic Life Support (BLS) Training

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)

Additional pay: 35% increase to £17.72 per hour on Saturdays, 69% increase to £22.19 per hour on Sundays

Contract type: Temporary - Contingency worker

Location: 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 team at the state-of-the-art 12-bedded Human Challenge Facility (HCF) in Liverpool. This facility focuses on experimental medicine research, testing vaccine and drug safety and efficacy, and plays a pivotal role in developing new treatments and vaccines.

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 and complying with Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Responsibilities include:

• Providing clinical care to study participants
• Collecting samples and entering data using 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 to develop better vaccines and treatments

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative research and the development of life-saving 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 multidisciplinary team
• A passion for improving global health through research
• Availability to work out of hours, including nights, weekends, and Bank Holidays

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

Work location: Liverpool Life Science Accelerator Building, part of the Knowledge Quarter, featuring a state-of-the-art 12-bed inpatient facility for 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, followed by HR checks, DBS, references, and training in June/July.

Early application is advised as vacancies may close early due to volume. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position. Previous applicants need not reapply.

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

About LSTM:

Founded in 1898, LSTM is the oldest tropical medicine research and teaching institute globally. We focus on tropical diseases, collaborating with governments, NGOs, and global organizations to improve health in developing regions.

Discover our work in our annual report and learn more about our commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding policies.