Health Care Assistant - Band 3 (Bank Staff)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Liverpool is looking for a Health Care Assistant to join their dynamic research team. The role involves providing essential clinical care in a state-of-the-art Human Challenge Facility, contributing to innovative vaccine research. Candidates should be BLS trained and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This position requires flexibility for out-of-hours work, including nights and weekends, and offers competitive pay rates with enhancements for unsocial hours.

Benefits

Unsocial hours enhancements

Qualifications

• Experience working in a clinical/caring environment.
• Available to work out of hours including night shifts, weekends and Bank Holidays.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

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) 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
• 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

(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 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 hours of work will include social hours, evenings, and weekends.

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

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

Due to the volume of applications, we sometimes close vacancies early. It is advisable to apply early if you wish to be considered.

Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position due to sponsorship requirements.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Inclusion and Diversity:

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We seek to attract and recruit people reflecting the diversity of our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith, 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. It is an internationally recognized center for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Our mission is to improve global health, especially in less developed countries, through research and collaboration.

View our annual report to see some of our achievements over the past year.