Research Nurse - Band 5 (Bank Staff)

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

Job summary

Join a leading research team as a Research Nurse at a state-of-the-art facility in Liverpool, focusing on vaccine and drug safety. This role involves providing clinical care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to groundbreaking research in global health.

Benefits

Unsocial hours enhancements: 30% increase to £24.26 per hour

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Experience in clinical research or trials (desirable but not essential).
• Knowledge of GCP.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to study participants during their stay.
• Collect samples and complete data entry using eCRFs.
• Ensure operation of clinical studies in line with GCP guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

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Research Nurse - Band 5 (Bank Staff)

Reference: APR20257432

Expiry date: 2025-06-08 22:59:00.000

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. The 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 play a key role in 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 the study protocol 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 completing data entry using electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs)
• Ensuring smooth and efficient operation of 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 the development of vital 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
• Willing to work out of hours including nights, weekends, and Bank Holidays

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

You will work in the Human Challenge Facility, part of the Liverpool Life Science Accelerator Building in the Knowledge Quarter. The state-of-the-art 12-bed inpatient facility aims to advance vaccine testing pathways 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 an interview, followed by HR checks and training in June/July.

Due to high application volume, early application is advised. Previous applicants need not reapply.

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

About LSTM:

Founded in 1898, LSTM is the oldest of its kind, recognized globally for tropical disease research and teaching. We collaborate with governments, NGOs, and institutions to improve health, especially in less developed countries.

Learn about our work in our annual report.

Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding: We actively promote these policies.