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Job summary

Main area
Research
Grade
Band 6
Contract
12 months (Fixed term /secondment until 01/09/2027 - Full-Time although Part-Time hours will be considered)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Home or remote working
37.5 hours per week (Office working three days per week, flexible/home or remote working for two days per week, compressed hours considered.)
Job ref
100-AC200-0726
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Tritech Institute and Innovation
Town
Llanelli
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/07/2026 23:59
Interview date
06/08/2026

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Research and Innovation Officer

Band 6

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

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The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

Job overview

This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until 01/09/2027. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

The Research & Innovation Officer will support the delivery of research, evaluation, and innovation projects across the Innovation and Tritech Department.
 
Working both independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, the post holder will lead and coordinate research studies and service evaluations, collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative data, and contribute to reports, publications, funding applications, and service improvement initiatives.
 
The role involves monitoring project progress, ensuring compliance with research governance and regulatory standards, providing specialist research expertise and training, and supporting the translation of research findings into improvements in healthcare services and patient outcomes.

Main duties of the job

As a Research & Innovation Officer, you will support research, evaluation, and innovation projects that improve healthcare services and patient outcomes across the Health Board. Working with clinicians, academics, patients, and partner organisations, you will help plan, deliver, and evaluate projects that support evidence-based practice and service improvement.

Key responsibilities include leading and supporting research studies, evaluations, and innovation initiatives; collecting and analysing qualitative and quantitative data; preparing reports and recommendations; monitoring project progress; and communicating findings to stakeholders. You will work collaboratively with NHS teams, universities, industry, and third-sector partners, while ensuring compliance with governance and regulatory requirements.

You will also support funding applications, promote the dissemination of findings, and provide guidance to colleagues involved in research and innovation activities.

The successful candidate will have experience in research, evaluation, or project delivery, strong analytical and communication skills, knowledge of research methods and information governance, and the ability to manage competing priorities. A relevant postgraduate qualification, or equivalent experience, is desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful improvements in healthcare and make a positive impact on patient care and service delivery.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 06/08/2026

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Post graduate diploma level qualification in a relevant field or equivalent level of knowledge of research design and methods, as practised in a research environment.
  • Evidence of continued professional development
  • Knowledge of Thematic Analysis or similar methods of qualitative data analysis
  • Knowledge of clinical and research terminology. A good understanding of research methods, analysis, and Information Governance.
Desirable criteria
  • Master’s or PhD or other relevant doctoral qualification completed or close to completion.
  • Further relevant specialist training, experience or qualification.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of experience working in a NHS multi-disciplinary environment.
  • Experience in research design and the collation and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Evidence of experience collecting, analysing, and reporting qualitative data to a publishable or professional standard
  • Experience of working independently
  • Experience of decision making and problem solving.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of project management.

Other

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel within geographical area
  • Flexible approach to service needs.
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Amy Campbell
Job title
Research Associate
Email address
[email protected]
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