Employer: Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Position: Health Care Assistant
Grade: Band 3
Salary: £13.13 – £22.19 Per Hour
Job Type: Full-time,
Work location: Liverpool
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
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 o 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.
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.
Benefits:
Unsocial hours enhancements: 35% increase to £17.72 per hour, Saturdays 69% increase to £22.19 per hour Sundays
Application Process
If you’re interested in this role, check out more information on the Official website and apply now