Band 5 Research Nurse (up to 4 posts)
Department: Human Challenge Facility, Clinical Sciences
Salary: AFC Band 5: £32,073 - £39,043 p.a.
Full-time, permanent appointment subject to funding
Based in Liverpool
An Exciting Opportunity to Join Our Dynamic Research Team!
The Human Challenge Facility is seeking a passionate and dedicated Research Nurse to join our dynamic and agile delivery team You will work in the Human Challenge Facility, an 18-bedded outpatient research space and the new 12-bedded inpatient isolation facility within LSTM. This cutting-edge 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 the development of new treatments and vaccines, enabling LSTM to continue its global impact on infection treatment and control.
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:
- Providing clinical care to study participants during their time in the HCF
- Collecting samples and completing data entry using electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs)
- Ensuring clinical studies run smoothly, efficiently, and in line with 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:
- Registered Nurse with a valid NMC registration
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or Immediate Life Support (ILS) trained
- Experience working in clinical research or clinical trials (desirable but not essential)
- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- 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)
Informal enquiries can be made to: [email protected] or [email protected]
Your workplace:
You will work in the Human Challenge Facility at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, part of the Knowledge Quarter.
Working Pattern: This role requires flexibility to work a varied schedule, including evenings, weekends, night shifts, Bank Holidays, and other out-of-hours shifts. Additional payment covers unsocial hours. While the post is offered on a full-time, permanent subject to funding basis, we will consider applications from candidates seeking part-time hours on a fixed-term contract basis, subject to the needs of the service.
Additional benefits of joining LSTM:
- Access to support for your career growth through a variety of internal and external learning and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Platform offering a range of wellbeing initiatives and support, in addition to high-street discount offers
- 30 days annual leave, plus 8 UK bank holidays, in addition to 6 Christmas closure days
- Retain NHS Pension membership
- Government backed “cycle to work” scheme
- Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
- A range of enhanced family friendly policies
Application Process: To apply for this position please follow the apply link and upload your CV, complete our application form and attach a covering letter outlining your interest in the post, and how your skills and experience align.
Expected date of interviews: 7th September 2026
Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may 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.
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