Research Nurse - Band 5 (Bank Staff)

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

Job summary

A leading research facility in Liverpool seeks a dedicated Research Nurse to join their team. The role involves providing clinical care in a Human Challenge Facility, ensuring compliance with study protocols, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will be registered nurses with strong communication skills and a passion for improving global health through research. This position offers flexible hours, including nights and weekends, and contributes to innovative vaccine research.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research or trials (desirable but not essential).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Immediate Life Support (ILS) trained.

Responsibilities

• Providing clinical care to study participants during their stay in the HCF.
• Collecting samples and completing data entry using electronic Case Report Forms.
• Ensuring clinical studies run smoothly and efficiently.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Tools

Electronic Case Report Forms

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 agile delivery team at our state-of-the-art 12-bedded Human Challenge Facility (HCF) in Liverpool. This facility will serve as a focal point 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, 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 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 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 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 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

For full criteria, 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 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, reference checks, and a training and induction day in June/July.

We recommend early application as vacancies may close early due to volume. Previous applicants need not reapply.

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

About LSTM: Founded in 1898, LSTM is the oldest tropical medicine research centre globally, committed to improving health in tropical and resource-poor regions through research and partnerships.

View our annual report to see recent achievements.

LSTM promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies.