Bank Research Healthcare Assistant

EMS Healthcare; Bury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Bank Healthcare Assistant to support clinical trials across the UK. The role emphasizes clinical competencies such as phlebotomy and ECG, requiring a proactive and adaptable approach. Join a committed team dedicated to making healthcare accessible for all, while contributing to cutting-edge research.

Benefits

Investment in People, Silver Accreditation

Living Wage Foundation Employer

Carbon Neutral

Supportive Team Environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant in clinical or research settings.
• Competence in phlebotomy, ECG, and vital signs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support participant-facing procedures and data collection for research studies.
• Ensure high-quality and protocol-compliant trial delivery.
• Work independently and as part of a team in mobile healthcare units.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG

Blood Pressure Monitoring

General Clinical Observations

Effective Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and clinically skilled Bank Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join the EMS Healthcare Clinical Trials Unit. This role supports the delivery of cutting-edge research studies on our mobile healthcare units, with a primary focus on participant-facing procedures and data collection.

The successful candidate must demonstrate core clinical competencies, including phlebotomy, ECG, blood pressure monitoring, and general clinical observations, and will play a key role in supporting high-quality, protocol-compliant trial delivery. A flexible attitude and willingness to travel at short notice are essential.

Requirements

Experience - Essential

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a clinical or research environment
• Competency in phlebotomy, ECG, and taking vital signs
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a compassionate, participant-centred approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards of clinical care
  
  

Experience - Preferable

• Prior experience working in research or mobile/community healthcare settings
• Familiarity with clinical documentation and sample handling protocols
  
  

Key Skills

• Clinical competency and confidence in carrying out procedures
• Effective communication skills with participants and team members
• Ability to manage workload in a mobile and fast-paced environment
• Adaptable and proactive, with a flexible and can-do attitude
  
  

Other Requirements

• Full UK residency and a valid UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel across regions at short notice to support studies
• Flexibility to work variable hours, including early starts and occasional late finishes
  
  

Benefits

EMS Healthcare are committed to creating a future where good health is within everyone's reach. We enable the development and delivery of medical solutions deep within the heart of our communities. Our mission extends beyond mere accessibility; we are creating a tomorrow where good healthcare is a universal right for all, not a privilege for the few.

From discovery to delivery, we are proud to have supported over 95 NHS trusts, private providers and clinical research sponsors across the health landscape.

• We are a team that care about each other, the world around us, and the work that we do:
• We are a Living Wage Foundation employer and Investment in People, Silver Accreditation Holders
• We have been carbon neutral since 2021. We want to be net zero by 2045
• We are a SCRS Global Impact Partner, part of the Independent Providers Network and NHS Confederation Associate Members