Biomedical Field Worker - Portsmouth

National Centre for Social Research; City Of London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A social research organization is seeking a Biomedical Field Worker to collect health data in homes across the UK. Ideal candidates will have clinical experience, venepuncture skills, and a strong commitment to public health. The role offers flexible hours, an average pay of £20.40 per hour, and additional bonuses based on completed appointments. Resilience, professionalism, and strong communication skills are essential.

Benefits

£250 bonus after completing 12, 24, and 36 appointments

Mileage reimbursement

Holiday pay (12.1%)

High-quality training and support

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical or healthcare setting.
• Evidence of taking venous blood samples in a previous role.
• Ability to provide evidence of current immunity levels to Hepatitis B.

Responsibilities

• Collecting biomedical data from participants in their homes.
• Taking physical measurements such as height and weight.
• Collecting venous blood samples under clinical standards.

Skills

Venepuncture

Clinical skills

Communication

Resilience

Job description

Overview

Biomedical Field Worker - Portsmouth — Freelance, Home-based, UK

Department: Data Collection Delivery, External Field

Location: Home-based, UK

Description

As a Biomedical Fieldworker, you’ll play a vital role in collecting the health data that helps shape public services and improve the nation’s wellbeing. Working independently in your local area, you’ll visit people in their homes to gather high-quality biomedical information — through conversation, physical measurements, and blood samples. You’ll be the face of our health research and will contribute to major studies like the Health Survey for England, the Scottish Health Survey, and the National Diet and Nutrition Survey.

Responsibilities

• Collecting biomedical data from participants in their homes
• Taking physical measurements (e.g. height, weight, blood pressure)
• Collecting venous blood samples under clinical standards

About Us

We’re Britain’s largest independent social research organisation. Every day, we help shape policies that impact millions of people — from transport and education to healthcare and housing.

Our work is trusted by government departments, charities, and universities because it’s powered by the real experiences of people like you. And that’s where you come in.

With a nationwide team of over 700 interviewers and nurses, we go out into communities to ask the questions that matter — the ones that help Britain understand itself better.

Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process blends human expertise with technology to ensure every application is thoroughly assessed. Here’s what to expect:

• Application
• One-Way Video Interview (via Willo)
• Final Interview (including role plays)
• Offer
• Background Checks
• Hired

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the process, please let us know at

[e-mail]

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

We’re looking for someone who’s curious, confident, and driven by the desire to make a real difference to public health. Resilience is important, along with strong clinical skills, as you’ll be representing our service with professionalism and care at every appointment. All appointments are pre-arranged and take around 30 minutes each. We’re seeking friendly, approachable individuals who inspire trust and make people feel at ease.

If you enjoy meaningful, face-to-face interactions, working independently, and want to contribute to collecting health data that shapes national policy and services, we’d love to hear from you.

To be considered for this role, you’ll also need:

• Experience in a clinical or healthcare setting
• Venepuncture skills and evidence of taking venous blood samples in a previous role within the last 24 months
• The ability to provide evidence of your current immunity levels to Hepatitis B
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car
• Stable home broadband
• Availability for a minimum of 12 hours per week across weekday mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Confidence working alone in the community
• The right to work in the UK
• A high standard of verbal and written English

Benefits & Pay

Pay and Benefits

This is a freelance role with flexible hours and performance-based pay.

We also offer:

• Average pay of £20.40 per hour whilst you are visiting participant homes, with potential to earn more
• Receive a £250 bonus after 12, 24, and 36 completed appointments (£750 total).
• Mileage reimbursed at 36p per mile
• Holiday pay (12.1%)
• High-quality training and support