Bank Research Healthcare Assistant

EMS Healthcare; Luton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare research is seeking an enthusiastic Bank Healthcare Assistant to support clinical trials using mobile healthcare units. The role requires clinical competencies, excellent interpersonal skills, and flexibility to travel and work varied hours. Join a committed team dedicated to advancing healthcare accessibility.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant in clinical or research settings.
• Competency in clinical procedures, such as phlebotomy and ECG.
• Full UK residency and valid driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support participant-facing procedures and data collection in clinical trials.
• Monitor vital signs and perform clinical observations.
• Adapt to mobile healthcare settings and work variable hours.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG

Blood Pressure Monitoring

Clinical Observations

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Job description

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.

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.

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