Healthcare Assistant

Quotient Sciences is a drug development and manufacturing accelerator providing integrated programs and tailored services across the entire development pathway. Cutting through silos across a range of drug development capabilities, we help biotech and pharma customers save precious time and money in getting drugs to patients.
As a growing and successful business, we employ more than 1,100 talented individuals globally, located at state-of-the-art development, manufacturing and clinical facilities in the UK and USA. Science, Agility and Culture are the core components that define Quotient Sciences, enabling us to do what we do in the way that we do it.
People join Quotient Sciences because we are a respected member of the drug development community that’s focused on innovation and are driven by an unswerving belief that ideas need to become solutions, and molecules need to become cures, fast. Because humanity needs solutions, fast.
The Role
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to work as part of a dynamic team that helps get new medicines to market?
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a key role in providing a safe and caring environment for our volunteers who take part in our clinical trials.
No prior clinical experience is required, a full training programme is provided.
Key responsibilities of a Healthcare Assistant include:

• Collection and recording of high-quality study data in compliance with the Study Protocol and internal procedures
• Perform clinical procedures including but not limited to; blood pressure, pulse, temperature, ECG’s/holters and taking blood samples via venepuncture
• Collection and processing of biological samples in line with Study Protocols
• Quality control checking of eSource and paper source documents
• Building collaborative relationships with peers and a wide range of internal stakeholders
• Providing the highest level of care and customer service to our volunteers
• Immediate Life Support (ILS) training is provided

This role offers great career development into ward leading, shift leading, IV cannulation, set-up of clinical study documentation and more. We offer opportunities to progress into managerial roles such as Deputy Lead and Clinical Lead through internal development programs. Additionally, this role allows you to be trained in dosing and assessing the accountability of study drugs.
Your role is essential to our volunteer experience and crucial to the development of new medicines.
All clinical procedures are taught to the highest standard by a dedicated in-house training team.
The Candidate
We want to hear from you if you have:

• A minimum of GCSE in Maths and English (or equivalent) with good numeracy and literacy skills
• A high attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience of working in a customer service environment and the ability to build professional relationships
• Who can demonstrate the ability to work to operations rules in a highly regulated environment
• Great IT literacy
• A desire to learn and develop new skills
• A willingness to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and night shifts, as needed

Our ideal candidate will like working with the public and enjoys being part of a vibrant team. They have a ‘can do’ attitude, with a strong work ethic, are willing to go ‘the extra mile’ and are committed to delivering excellent customer service.
In return, we offer a lively and sociable working environment, and the chance to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and rewarding industry. If you are ready for a new challenge in a role that offers significant training and career progression opportunities, then please get in touch.
Company benefits

• A competitive salary and generous benefits package
• Enhanced pay allowance when working night shifts
• Excellent training and development opportunities by a dedicated in-house training team
• Immediate Life Support (ILS) full training provided
• An exciting career within a fast paced and dynamic business

Application Requirements
When applying for a position with Quotient Sciences to be able to work in our organisation you must be aged 18 years or over and not have been debarred by the FDA. If you indicate you are under the age of 18 or have been debarred then your application will be automatically declined.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Quotient Sciences are advocates for positive change and conscious inclusion. We strive to create a diverse Quotient workforce and develop a workplace culture that provides a sense of acceptance for every person within our organisation. As a global employer, we recognise the value in having an organisation that is a true reflection and representation of our society today.
Specifically we will not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
This applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.