Research Nurse - Band 5 (Bank Staff)

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a leading research institution in Liverpool, where you can join a dynamic team as a Research Nurse. This role involves providing vital clinical care in a state-of-the-art Human Challenge Facility, contributing to groundbreaking research aimed at developing life-saving vaccines and treatments. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team while adhering to high standards of clinical care and GCP compliance. If you're passionate about improving global health and ready to work in a fast-paced environment, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Experience in clinical research or trials is desirable.
• Knowledge of GCP is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to study participants in the HCF.
• Collect samples and enter data using eCRFs.
• Ensure smooth clinical study operations in line with GCP.

Skills

Clinical Care

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

GCP Knowledge

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Immediate Life Support (ILS)

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse

Tools

Electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs)

Job description

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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 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 contribute significantly 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 during their stay in the HCF
• Collecting samples and entering data using electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs)
• Ensuring smooth and efficient clinical study operations 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
• Passion for improving global health through research
• Availability to work out of hours including nights, weekends, and Bank Holidays

For full criteria, 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 aims to advance 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 to a recruitment event, including a short interview, HR meeting for DBS, references, and training induction in June/July.

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

Our Values and Diversity:

Inclusion is central to our values. We aim to recruit a diverse workforce reflecting our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith, social background, age, or disability. Selection is based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

About LSTM:

Founded in 1898, LSTM is the world's oldest institution of its kind, recognized for teaching and research in tropical diseases. We work with governments, NGOs, private organizations, and global institutions to improve health, especially in less developed countries in the tropics and subtropics.

View our recent achievements in the annual report.

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies.