Research and Innovation Officer

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Job summary

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • 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

  • Master’s or PhD or other relevant doctoral qualification completed or close to completion.
  • Further relevant specialist training, experience or qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • 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

  • Experience of project management.

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel within geographical area
  • Flexible approach to service needs.

Desirable

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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: 27 July 2026

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