Biomedical Field Worker - Portsmouth

National Centre for Social Research; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social research organization is seeking a Biomedical Field Worker in Portsmouth to collect vital health data through home visits. This part-time role requires venepuncture skills and a flexible working schedule. Average pay is £20.40/hour with potential bonuses for completed appointments. Ideal candidates will have a clinical background and be confident working independently, making valuable contributions to public health initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Performance-based pay

Mileage reimbursement

Holiday pay (12.1%)

High-quality training and support

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical or healthcare setting.
• Current evidence of Hepatitis B immunity.
• Full UK driving license and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits to collect biomedical data.
• Perform venous blood sampling to clinical standards.
• Ensure accurate data collection and confidentiality.

Skills

Venepuncture skills

Strong verbal and written English

Clinical experience

Resilience

Curiosity

Job description

Biomedical Field Worker - Portsmouth

Department: Field Interviewers

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: Portsmouth

Compensation: £20.40 / hour

Description

As a Biomedical Fieldworker, you’ll collect vital health data that helps shape public policy and improve the nation’s wellbeing. You’ll visit participants in their homes to gather biomedical information through conversation, physical measurements, and blood samples. Your work supports large-scale studies such as the Health Survey for England, the Scottish Health Survey, and the National Diet and Nutrition Survey.

• Conduct home visits with pre‑arranged participants.
• Collect biomedical data, including physical measurements (height, weight, blood pressure).
• Perform venous blood sampling according to clinical standards.
• Represent the service with professionalism, care, and empathy.
• Ensure accurate data collection and participant confidentiality.

You’re curious, confident, and committed to improving public health. You’ll work independently, so resilience and reliability are essential.

Requirements

• Recent experience in a clinical or healthcare setting.
• Proven venepuncture skills (within the last 12 months).
• Current Hepatitis B immunity evidence.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Stable home broadband connection.
• Minimum 12 hours availability per week (flexible schedule including evenings/weekends).
• Confident working alone in the community.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Strong verbal and written English.

About Us

We’re NatCen, the UK’s largest independent social research organisation. Our work is trusted by government, universities, and charities, and helps improve lives across the country.

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.

Benefits & Pay

Pay and Benefits

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

• 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