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