Health Research Assistant

UK Biobank; Reading; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Health Research Assistant to ensure exceptional participant experiences at their Reading Imaging Centre. The role involves conducting clinical assessments and providing care while gathering health data. Ideal candidates will have a background in healthcare and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers a supportive work environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

26 days’ annual leave

Holiday buy scheme

Paid day off for birthday

USS Pension Scheme

Enhanced family leave

Health Plan

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site gym

Employee discounts portal

Life Assurance cover

Qualifications

• Experience in lab skills or clinical healthcare.
• Ability to explain procedures clearly to participants.

Responsibilities

• Ensure participant welfare and conduct study interviews.
• Obtain blood samples and process biological samples.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Detail-oriented

IT Skills

Education

Background in Clinical or Healthcare

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Description

Ensuring Exceptional Participant Experience and Accurate Clinical Assessments

Located at our Imaging centre in Reading, our dedicated Health Research Assistant team welcome our participants over 350 days per year. This team plays a pivotal role in the world's most significant healthcare data programme. They are dedicated to ensuring every one of them feels comfortable and receives the best possible experience during their time with us.

Can you do it?

Your primary responsibility each day is to provide exceptional care to all participants while gathering a variety of baseline measurements through numerous clinical assessments.

Application Deadline: 25 May 2025

Department: Imaging

Location: Reading

Compensation: £27,639 / year

Description

Ensuring Exceptional Participant Experience and Accurate Clinical Assessments

Located at our Imaging centre in Reading, our dedicated Health Research Assistant team welcome our participants over 350 days per year. This team plays a pivotal role in the world's most significant healthcare data programme. They are dedicated to ensuring every one of them feels comfortable and receives the best possible experience during their time with us.





Can you do it?

Your primary responsibility each day is to provide exceptional care to all participants while gathering a variety of baseline measurements through numerous clinical assessments.

This position is perfect for individuals with background in clinical or healthcare fields who are passionate about working with people with some experience of working in a lab setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the welfare of participants throughout their visit, providing excellent quality care.
• Conduct study interviews with participants to obtain health information
• Obtain blood samples via Venepuncture (training provided)
• Process biological samples, including blood, within the blood processing room
• Liaise with the coordinating site laboratory, ensuring samples are handled and stored correctly. NB. There are additional lab responsibilities with this role.
  
  

Is this you?

Reporting to the HRA Team Lead you will have;

• A background in lab skills, clinical or healthcare.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly explain procedures to participants.
• A passion for delivering exceptional, person-centred customer service.
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, or equivalent).
• Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workloads efficiently, while maintaining a high standard of work.
  
  

The working pattern for this role, and the salary, is based on 36 hours per week (3 x 12-hour shifts) over Monday to Sunday, 7.30am-8.30pm.

Our passion for diversity and equality means creating a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful, engaging, and enriched with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Be rewarded and recognised

• 26 days’ annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday buy scheme (purchase up to one additional week of leave per year)
• Paid day off for your birthday
• USS Pension Scheme (hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution)
• Enhanced family leave from day one
• Health Plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Professional subscriptions reimbursement (where applicable)
• Free on-site gym and canteen with subsidised lunches
• Free car parking
• Employee discounts portal
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye-care scheme
• Annual flu vaccination
• Life Assurance cover
  
  

The job advert closing date may change, so we recommend that if you are planning to apply that you do so without delay.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Research Services

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