Research Nurse - Band 5 (Bank Staff)

Lstmed; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research facility in Liverpool seeks a dedicated Research Nurse to provide clinical care in their Human Challenge Facility. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high standards of care, and contributing to innovative vaccine research. Ideal candidates will have NMC registration and strong communication skills. This is an exciting opportunity to impact global health through research.

Benefits

Unsocial hours enhancements

30% increase for weekend days and nights

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research or trials (desirable but not essential).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Immediate Life Support (ILS) trained.

Responsibilities

• Providing clinical care to study participants in the HCF.
• Collecting samples and entering data using electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs).
• Ensuring smooth and efficient clinical studies in line with GCP guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Tools

eCRFs

Job description

Research Nurse - Band 5 (Bank Staff)

Reference: APR20257432

Expiry date: 22:59, Sun, 8th Jun 2025

Location: Liverpool

Benefits: Unsocial hours enhancements: 30% increase to £24.26 per hour (Weekend days and nights)

Research Nurse - Human Challenge Facility (Bank Staff)

Clinical Sciences

AFC Band 5: £18.66 per hour (subject to NHS cost of living)

Unsocial hours enhancements: 30% increase to £24.26 per hour (Weekend days and nights)

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 team at the state-of-the-art 12-bedded Human Challenge Facility (HCF) in Liverpool. This facility serves as a hub for experimental medicine research, focusing on human challenge models to test vaccine and drug safety and efficacy. The HCF will contribute to developing new treatments and vaccines, supporting LSTM's global impact on infection treatment and control.

The Role:

As a Research Nurse, you will provide 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 in the HCF
• Collecting samples and entering data using electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs)
• Ensuring smooth and efficient clinical studies in line with GCP guidelines
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and scientists to develop better vaccines and treatments

This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of innovative research, contributing to life-saving vaccines and treatments in a collaborative environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Immediate Life Support (ILS) trained
• Experience in clinical research or trials (desirable but not essential)
• Knowledge of GCP
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• A passion for improving global health through research
• Available to work out of hours, including nights, weekends, and Bank Holidays

(Refer to the full job description for essential and desirable criteria)

The position is based in the Liverpool Life Science Accelerator Building, part of the Knowledge Quarter, within a state-of-the-art 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: To apply, follow the link and upload your CV. Successful applicants will be invited to a recruitment event, including a short interview, HR checks, DBS, references, and an induction day in June/July. Early application is advised due to high volume. Previous applicants need not reapply.

Our Values: Inclusion is central at LSTM. We aim to attract diverse candidates reflecting our community, regardless of background. Recruitment is based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

About LSTM: Founded in 1898, LSTM is the world's oldest tropical medicine research centre, committed to global health, especially in less developed countries. Our work includes international collaborations and impactful research.

View our annual report to learn about our achievements over the past year.

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding: LSTM actively promotes these policies.