Research Nurse - Band 5 (Bank Staff)

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a Research Nurse in a state-of-the-art Human Challenge Facility. This role offers the chance to contribute to groundbreaking research in vaccine development, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve global health through innovative research. Ideal for passionate individuals ready to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, in a dynamic environment focused on life-saving treatments and vaccines.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration required.
• Experience in clinical research is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to study participants in the HCF.
• Collect samples and complete data entry using eCRFs.
• Ensure studies run in line with GCP guidelines.

Skills

Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Tools

Electronic Case Report Forms (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 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 Research Nurse, you will provide essential clinical care 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)
• Ensuring clinical studies run smoothly, efficiently, and in line with 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:

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Immediate Life Support (ILS) trained
• Experience working in clinical research or clinical trials (desirable but not essential)
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• 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-bed 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 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 previous applicants to this position need not reapply.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity of our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age, and 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 and is an internationally recognized centre for teaching and research in tropical diseases. We aim to promote improved health, particularly in less developed countries, through effective partnerships and responding to community health needs.

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

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies