Research Nurse - Band 6 (Bank Staff)

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a Research Nurse in a cutting-edge facility focused on vaccine testing. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to life-saving research while working in a dynamic team. You will provide clinical care, supervise junior staff, and ensure compliance with guidelines. With a commitment to global health, this position allows you to make a significant impact in the field of clinical research. If you are passionate about advancing healthcare through innovation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to study participants during their stay.
• Supervise junior team members and ensure studies run smoothly.

Skills

Clinical Research

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse

Basic Life Support (BLS) Training

Immediate Life Support (ILS) Training

Tools

Electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs)

Job description

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Research Nurse - Band 6 (Bank Staff)

Reference: APR20257431

Expiry date: 2025-06-08 22:59:00.000

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 delivery 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 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 the study protocol while maintaining high standards of clinical practice and complying with GCP. Your responsibilities include:

1. Acting as senior nurse on shift, supervising junior team members
2. Providing clinical care to study participants during their stay
3. Collecting samples and completing data entry via electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs)
4. Ensuring studies run smoothly, efficiently, and in line with GCP guidelines
5. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team 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 (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.

The post is based in the Liverpool Life Science Accelerator Building, part of the Knowledge Quarter, in a state-of-the-art 12-bed inpatient facility focused on advancing vaccine testing against infectious pathogens.

This 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 drug calculations test, interview, and subsequent HR checks, with training and induction scheduled for June/July.

Early application is advised due to potential early vacancy closure.

Our Values: Inclusion is central to LSTM. We aim to recruit a diverse workforce reflecting our communities, regardless of 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 institution worldwide. It is a centre of excellence for teaching and research, collaborating globally to improve health, especially in less developed regions. View our annual report to learn about our achievements.

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