Research and Innovation Assistant: Sponsorship Available

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Job summary

This post is a Secondment until 01/12/2027. 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.

This is an opportunity for an individual to join the Tritech and Innovation division, part of the Research and Innovation Department at Hywel Dda University Health Board. The division is dedicated to identifying new, unmet clinical needs and translating them into innovative medical technologies that benefit patients, staff, and the wider health economy.

The post holder will be a key member of the team and will be based within newly established, dedicated facilities. They will be expected to work independently, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills across a wide range of highly complex, innovative medical devices and software platforms.

The role will involve completing a diverse range of tasks to a high standard in support of the department’s research and innovation agenda. This reflects the team’s commitment to quality and its overarching mission.

The Research & Innovation Assistant will also contribute as part of a wider team to deliver various evaluations and clinical investigations related to the development of new technologies, devices, and general innovation initiatives.

Main duties of the job

The Research and Innovation Assistant will support clinical studies by recruiting and consenting patients, conducting interviews, collecting and analysing data, and coordinating trial activities. They will also manage communications with study sites, maintain records, and handle various administrative tasks such as organising meetings and taking minutes.

This is a health board-wide role that involves representing Hywel Dda University Health Board in partnerships with academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, industry partners, and the third sector to promote innovation.

Success in this role will be measured by the volume of research activity, improvements in patient outcomes, and the income generated to support the continued development of the Tritech and Innovation division.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Degree in appropriate subject or equivalent relevant experience
  • Certificate in ICH Good Clinical Practice.

Desirable

  • Masters in appropriate subject

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of research in an NHS or university healthcare environment.
  • Experience of clinical research, including ethical processes and health and safety
  • Experience of recruiting and consenting patients
  • Experience of using Microsoft Office packages [Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and email].
  • Previous experience of effective team working.

Desirable

  • Evidence of publications and research dissemination
  • Experience of working with patients
  • Experience in qualitative/quantitative research and analysis

Language Skills

Desirable

  • Welsh speaker (level 1).

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel to different locations within the Health Board in a timely manner.
  • Flexible approach to the needs of the service.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 16 November 2026

To apply for this job please visit apps.trac.jobs.