Research Nurse - Band 6 (Bank Staff)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Research Nurse to join its Human Challenge Facility in Liverpool. The position involves providing clinical care for research participants and contributing to groundbreaking studies aimed at vaccine development. Applicants should be registered nurses with at least basic life support training and a passion for improving global health through research.

Benefits

Unsocial hours enhancements available

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research or trials is essential.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in the Human Challenge Facility.
• Act as senior nurse on shift and supervise junior team members.
• Ensure smooth clinical study operations in line with GCP guidelines.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Passion for improving global health

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Basic Life Support (BLS) or Immediate Life Support (ILS) trained

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

Applications for night shift coverage are particularly welcomed

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 clinical care in the HCF, delivering care to participants according to the study protocol while maintaining high standards of clinical care and adhering to Good Clinical Practice (GCP). Your responsibilities include:

• Acting as senior nurse on shift, supervising junior team members
• 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 smooth, 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 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 (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 night shifts, weekends, and Bank Holidays.

Note: For full criteria, refer to the job description and person specification.

You will work in the Human Challenge Facility, part of the Liverpool Life Science Accelerator Building in the Knowledge Quarter. The 12-bed inpatient facility advances 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 for an interview and subsequent checks and training in June/July.

Early application is advised due to high volume; previous applicants need not reapply.

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

About LSTM: Founded in 1898, LSTM is the oldest tropical medicine institute globally, recognized for teaching and research. We work with governments, NGOs, and institutions to improve health, especially in less developed countries.

View our annual report to see our recent achievements.

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