Research Nurse - Band 6 (Bank Staff)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Research Nurse to join a dynamic team at a state-of-the-art facility. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in vaccine development and treatment efficacy. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure the highest standards of clinical care while engaging in innovative research practices. Ideal candidates will be registered nurses with experience in clinical trials and a commitment to improving global health. Join us in making a significant impact on future healthcare solutions.

Benefits

Unsocial hours enhancements

Flexible working hours

Training and induction programs

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration required.
• Experience in clinical research or trials is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to study participants in the Human Challenge Facility.
• Act as senior nurse, supervising junior team members.

Skills

Clinical Research

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

Registered Nurse

Tools

Electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs)

Job description

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Research Nurse - Band 6 (Bank Staff)

Reference: APR20257431

Expiry date: 22:59, Sun, 8th Jun 2025

Location: Liverpool

Benefits: Unsocial hours enhancements: 30% increase to £29.89 per hour (Weekend days and nights)

Research Nurse - Human Challenge Facility (Bank Staff)

Clinical Sciences

AFC Band 6: £22.99 per hour (subject to NHS cost of living)

Unsocial hours enhancements: 30% increase to £29.89 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 cover 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:

• Act as senior nurse on shift, providing supervision to junior members of the team
• 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 (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 bedded inpatient facility will advance the vaccine testing pathway to protect against infectious pathogens.

This post is a contingent contract, meaning as and required and hours of work will include social hours, evening, and weekends.

Application Process: To apply for the position please follow the apply link and upload your CV.

Successful applicants will be invited to attend a recruitment event involving a short interview followed by a meeting with HR to complete DBS, reference checks and book on to a training and induction day in June / July.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Please note that previous applicants to this position need not apply.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.

Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report:

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies