Job summary
- Main area
- Research
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term /secondment until 01/09/2027)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Home or remote working
- Job ref
- 100-AC199-0726
- Employer
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Tritech Institute and Innovation,
- Town
- Llanelli
- Salary
- £28,819 - £31,626 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/08/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 11/08/2026
Employer heading
Tritech & Innovation Research Assistant
Band 4
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 Tritech & Innovation Research Assistant plays a key role in supporting research, innovation and evaluation projects across the Health Board.
The role involves coordinating project activities, managing data and documentation, supporting clinical trials and service evaluations, organising meetings and events, and working closely with clinical teams, academics, digital specialists and industry partners to ensure successful project delivery.
This candidate should bring the skills and commitment needed to help deliver high-quality research and innovation projects that improve patient care and healthcare services. Your ability to build positive relationships, manage complex information, and contribute to innovative healthcare initiatives will make you a valuable asset to the Tritech Institute and Innovation Team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
You will support collaborative project delivery and act as a key point of contact for enquiries and communicate professionally with patients, carers and colleagues, while handling sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
Key responsibilities include coordinating meetings, workshops and project activities; maintaining study documentation and filing systems; arranging clinic visits and monitoring activities; and supporting patient identification and recruitment under supervision. You will also assist with preparing reports, presentations and project updates using digital systems and Microsoft Office applications. This requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, excellent communication abilities, and confidence using Microsoft Office, databases and reporting tools.
You will work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team, manage competing priorities and support continuous service improvement.
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 11/08/2026
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge in healthcare
- Previous experience in research / NHS environment
- Knowledge of Medical / Healthcare Terminology
Desirable criteria
- Degree or equivalent
- ECDL
- Certificate in ICH Good Clinical Practice
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical trials
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint
- Experience of setting up spreadsheets, databases
- Experience working in a busy complex environment
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a clinical trials unit
- Experience of using Patient Information Systems
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel within geographical area
- Flexible approach to service needs
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker (level 1)
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amy Campbell
- Job title
- Research Associate
- Email address
- [email protected]
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