Health Research Assistant

UK Biobank Limited; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health research organization in Cheadle is seeking a Health Research Assistant to provide exceptional care to participants in a clinical setting. You will conduct interviews, obtain blood samples, and ensure proper sample processing. With a role on a zero hours contract offering flexible shifts, candidates should have a background in healthcare, strong interpersonal skills, and IT proficiency. We offer competitive rates and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive rates

Fantastic work-life balance, no night shifts

Subsidised lunches

Free parking

Qualifications

• Background in clinical or healthcare fields, preferably with lab experience.
• Ability to clearly explain procedures to participants.
• Passion for exceptional customer service.
• Strong focus on quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the welfare of participants during their visit.
• Conduct study interviews to obtain health information.
• Obtain blood samples via Venepuncture (training provided).
• Process biological samples in the blood processing room.
• Liaise with site laboratory for correct sample handling.

Skills

Lab skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Health Research Assistant (Bank)

Application Deadline: 25 January 2026

Department: Imaging

Employment Type: Zero Hours

Location: Cheadle

Reporting To: Health Research Assistant Team Lead

Compensation: £21.34 - £27.73 / hour

Description

Ensuring Exceptional Participant Experience and Accurate Clinical Assessments

Located at our Imaging centre in Cheadle, our dedicated Health Research Assistant matchs welcome ourëris 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 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 and have some experience working in a lab setting.

The role is working on a zero hours contract where generally the working day consists of 12‑hour shifts over Monday to Sunday, 7.30am‑8.30pm.

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

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

To find out more about the team please visit: https://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/about-us/careers/teams/health-research-assistant/

Your Wellbeing Matters to Us

We have a range of benefits here at UK Biobank, some of the highlights of those are:

• Competitive rates
• Fantastic work‑life balance, no night shifts
• Subsidised lunches (when working on site) and refreshments
• Free parking

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