Health Care Assistant - Human Challenge Facility (Bank Staff)
Clinical Sciences
AFC Band 3: £13.13 per hour (subject to NHS cost of living)
Unsocial hours enhancements:
35% increase to £17.72 per hour Saturdays
69% increase to £22.19 per hour Sundays
Temporary - Contingency worker contract
Based in Liverpool
Applications for night shift coverage are particularly welcomed
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 Health Care Assistant, 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:
- Providing clinical care to study participants during their time in the HCF
- Collecting samples and completing data entry using electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs)
- Supporting the day to day running of the HCF with housekeeping and meal prep.
- Ensuring you work according to 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:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) trained
- Experience working in a clinical/caring environment
- Phlebotomy skills
- 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)
Your workplace:
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 be aware that we are unfortunately unable to provide sponsorship for this position due to sponsorship requirements.
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.
LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies