Register Your Interest – Biomedical Fieldworker (UK-Wide Opportunities)
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Biomedical Fieldworkersplay a vital role in collecting health data that directly informs national policy and improves services across the UK. You’ll be the face of important public health studies, visiting people in their homes to collect physical and biological measurements — including blood samples.
We’re looking for confident, compassionate individuals with recent experience in venepuncture who are comfortable working independently and engaging with a wide range of people in their own homes.
What does the role involve?
- Visiting selected households in your local area (pre-selected by our research team)
- Collecting physical measurements including height, weight
- Taking blood samples via venepuncture
- Encouraging participation and building rapport with participants
- Working flexibly – including early mornings (for fasting blood samples)
What we’re looking for:
- Experience of taking human blood samples (venepuncture) within the last 24 months
- A valid Hepatitis B immunity certificate (blood test or booster evidence)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Friendly, professional, and resilient approach
- Ability to work independently
- Access to a car (in some locations)
- Willingness to travel locally
What you'll get:
- Competitive pay (paid per assignment/interview)
- Full training and ongoing support from our specialist team
- Flexible working hours to fit around your schedule
- A chance to be part of meaningful work that has real impact
Register Your Interest
If you meet the criteria and are interested in future opportunities as a Biomedical Fieldworker with NatCen, apply now to join our Talent Pool. We’ll be in touch when we’re next recruiting in your area.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Job Type:Flexible / Ad-hoc / Part-time
Location:Various – UK-wide (based near your home postcode)
Key Responsibilities
What does the role involve?
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Visiting selected households in your local area (pre-selected by our research team)
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Collecting physical measurements including height, weight
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Taking blood samples via venepuncture
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Encouraging participation and building rapport with participants
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Working flexibly – including early mornings (for fasting blood samples)
About the National Centre for Social Research
At The National Centre for Social Research we believe that social research has the power to make life better. By really understanding the complexity of people’s lives and what they think about the issues that affect them, we give the public a powerful and influential role in shaping services that can make a difference to everyone. And as an independent, not-for-profit organisation we’re able to focus our time and energy on meeting our clients’ needs and delivering social research that works for society.
Our Hiring Process
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