Overview
Health Research Assistant at UK Biobank located at the Imaging centre in Bristol. The Health Research Assistant team welcomes participants over 350 days per year and plays a pivotal role in the world’s significant healthcare data programme, ensuring participants feel comfortable and receive the best possible experience.
Responsibilities
* Ensure the welfare of participants throughout their visit, providing excellent quality care.
* Collect physical data through measurements and assessments.
* Ensure all equipment is functioning correctly and escalate any issues that arise.
* Process biological samples, including blood, within the blood processing room.
* Liaise with the coordinating site laboratory, ensuring samples are handled and stored correctly.
Is this you? / Qualifications
* 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.
Working pattern
36 hours per week (3 x 12-hour shifts) over Monday to Sunday, 7:30am–8:30pm.
Location
Bristol
Department
Imaging
Compensation
£27,639 / year
Benefits
* 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)
* Subsidised lunches (when working on site) and refreshments
* 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 apply without delay if you are planning to apply.
This position is suitable for individuals with excellent laboratory skills and a background in clinical or healthcare fields who are passionate about working with people.
Application Deadline: 14 September 2025
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries: Research Services
Location notes: Bristol, England, United Kingdom
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