Research Nurse - Band 5 (Bank Staff)
Reference: MAR20253254
Expiry date: 08:00, Mon, 21st Apr 2025
Location: Liverpool
Benefits: Unsocial hours enhancements: 30% increase to £24.26 per hour (Weekend days and nights)
Temporary - Contingency worker contract
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 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:
1. Providing clinical care to study participants during their time in the HCF
2. Collecting samples and completing data entry using electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs)
3. Ensuring clinical studies run smoothly, efficiently, and in line with GCP guidelines
4. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and scientists to develop better vaccines and treatments for future generations
The Ideal Candidate:
1. Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration
2. Basic Life Support (BLS) or Immediate Life Support (ILS) trained
3. Experience working in clinical research or clinical trials (desirable but not essential)
4. Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
5. Strong communication and organisational skills
6. Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
7. A passion for improving global health through innovative research
8. Available to work out of hours including night shifts, weekends and Bank Holidays
Interview Date: Saturday 10th May
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 on Saturday 10th May involving a drug calculations test and 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.
Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM
We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities. 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 effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people in less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.
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