Research Nurse - Band 5 (Bank Staff)

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

Job summary

Join a pioneering research team at a renowned institution dedicated to improving global health. As a Research Nurse, you'll play a vital role in clinical trials at a state-of-the-art facility, contributing to the development of life-saving vaccines and treatments. This dynamic position offers the chance to collaborate with experts in the field, ensuring high standards of care while working with diverse participants. If you're passionate about clinical research and eager to make a difference, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Unsocial hours enhancements

Training and induction day

Collaborative work environment

Opportunity to contribute to global health

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration and BLS/ILS trained.
• Experience in clinical research is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to study participants in the Human Challenge Facility.
• Collect samples and complete data entry using eCRFs.
• Ensure clinical studies run smoothly and comply with GCP.

Skills

Clinical Research

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Immediate Life Support (ILS)

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Education

Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Tools

Electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs)

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 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 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 essential clinical care in the HCF, delivering care to participants according to the study protocol 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 completing data entry 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 for future generations

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative research and 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 clinical 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
• Availability to work out of hours, including nights, weekends, and Bank Holidays

Note: 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 vaccine testing pathways 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 provided link and upload your CV.

Successful applicants will be invited for a short interview, followed by HR checks, DBS, references, and a training and induction day in June/July.

Due to high application volume, vacancies may close early. We recommend applying promptly if interested.

Previous applicants need not reapply.

Our Values: Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM. We aim to attract a diverse range of candidates reflecting our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith, social background, age, or disability. Recruitment is 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. It is a recognized leader in tropical disease research and education, working with governments, NGOs, and global institutions to improve health, especially in resource-poor regions.

Visit our annual report to see our achievements over the past year.

We actively promote Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies.