Graduate Physiology Research Assistant

Graduate Physiology Research Assistant

Job Location: Birmingham
Job Salary: £22,000 plus overtime pay when necessary
Job Type: 1 year fixed term contract, with a view to a permanent position after
Job Benefits: 1-2 days working from home, potential for Annual Salary Progression, Overtime Pay, Private Health Insurance, 25 days holiday

We are currently working with a leading healthcare diagnostic provider with clinics in London and Manchester, who specialise in testing unresolved health problems. They offer a comprehensive range of tests for their patients within their speciality area. This role will provide a structured and unique work environment which combines practical, technical and research skills with patient facing contact.

They are looking for graduates from a range of different backgrounds, who may have had knowledge or an interest in gastrointestinal disorders and a career in a clinical setting.

The role will be clinical based assisting with both upper and lower GI physiology clinics with a view to putting the trainee through a formal qualification to become a qualified physiologist. This is a client facing role and will involve assisting and eventually performing medical procedures. There is support, training, and guidance throughout the training process.

Job Responsibilities:

• Arranging and performing clinical tests for patients
• Assisting clinical scientists and physiologists with performing patient studies
• Assisting with clinical trials and research studies
• Maintaining clinical stock and research supplies
• Completing clinical audits to contribute towards clinical practice for CQC
• Data entry and typical laboratory maintenance

Job Requirements:
Essential

• A 2:1 or above degree (or predicted) in a Life Science, Physiology or Biomedical field.
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility to travel when needed (a couple of times a month, all expenses covered)

Desirable but not essential

• Experience in a healthcare or medical setting
• Knowledge of Gastrointestinal Physiology and various related disorders is desirable