Research Nurse - Band 5 (Bank Staff)

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

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking a passionate Research Nurse to join their dynamic team at a state-of-the-art Human Challenge Facility in Liverpool. This role involves providing clinical care to participants, ensuring compliance with study protocols, and contributing to innovative research on vaccines and treatments. Ideal candidates will have NMC registration, strong communication skills, and a commitment to improving global health.

Benefits

Unsocial hours enhancements

Opportunity to contribute to innovative research

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research or trials is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Availability to work out of hours, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to study participants during their stay.
• Collect samples and enter data using electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs).
• Ensure clinical studies run smoothly and comply with GCP guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Basic Life Support (BLS) or Immediate Life Support (ILS) trained

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 agile delivery team at our state-of-the-art 12-bedded Human Challenge Facility (HCF) in Liverpool. This 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 pivotal role in developing new treatments and vaccines, helping LSTM maintain its 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 complying with Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Your responsibilities include:

• Providing clinical care to study participants during their stay in the HCF
• Collecting samples and entering data using electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs)
• Ensuring clinical studies run smoothly, efficiently, and 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 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 is 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
• Availability to work out of hours, including nights, weekends, and Bank Holidays

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

You will work in the Human Challenge Facility located in the Liverpool Life Science Accelerator Building, part of the Knowledge Quarter. This state-of-the-art 12-bed inpatient facility advances vaccine testing to protect 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/induction in June or July.

Due to high application volume, vacancies may close early. Early application is advised. Previous applicants need not re-apply.

Our Values: Inclusion is central to our values. We aim to attract a diverse workforce reflecting our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, nationality, faith, social background, age, or disability. Candidates are selected based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

About LSTM: Founded in 1898, LSTM is the oldest tropical medicine research and teaching institution globally. We collaborate with governments, NGOs, and other organizations to improve health, especially in less developed regions. View our annual report to see our achievements over the past year.

Equal Opportunities: LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies.