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Job summary

Main area
Research
Grade
Band 4
Contract
10 months (Fixed term/secondment until 11/06/2027, Due to funding)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (30 hours would be considered. Working pattern is Mon-Fri 8am-4pm)
Job ref
100-AC157-0626
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glangwili General Hospital
Town
Caerfyrddin
Salary
£28,819 - £31,626 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/06/2026 23:59
Interview date
24/06/2026

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Research Assistant

Band 4

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Job overview

This is a fixed term/secondment post until 11/06/2027.

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.

Hywel Dda University Health Board Research and Development team is seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, and motivated Research Assistant to provide administrative support for commercial / non-commercial clinical trials and research studies across the Health Board. 

The successful candidate will play a key role in the administration and data management support for all aspects of the Research Delivery Team at Glangwili Hospital, as well as working alongside a large geographically spread team to support researchers with high quality studies throughout the health board.

The post holder will need a willingness to learn about research trial set-up, protocols and their application to practice, including local, national and international research regulations, which should enable them to assist in the support of the research delivery team.  They should be willing to work flexibly to support the service, have excellent communication, organisational and computer literacy skills as well as being able to work well as part of a team.

Informal visits are welcomed to discuss the role.

Main duties of the job

The Research Assistant will work as part of the research delivery team supporting work on Health and Care Research Wales Portfolio studies. 
The main purpose of the job is to: - 

  • Provide administrative and data management support for all aspects of the trial organisation as an integrated member of the team 
  • Assist with the co-ordination of a portfolio of clinical trials across various disease sites
  • Provide a limited amount of clinical support where appropriate to facilitate the delivery of a clinical trial.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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); 97 
    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  24/06/2026

Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge in healthcare
  • Knowledge of Medical / Healthcare Terminology
Desirable criteria
  • Diploma or degree in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge
  • Certificate in ICH Good Clinical Practice
  • Knowledge of the principles of clinical trials

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of using Microsoft Office packages [Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and e-mail]
  • Experience of setting up spreadsheets and databases
  • Experience of working in a busy complex environment
  • Previous experience in research/NHS environment
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in clinical trials.
  • Experience of using Patient Information Systems

Other

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
  • Flexible approach to the needs of the service
  • Willingness to attend research specific training
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

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Samantha Coetzee
Job title
Clinical Research Team Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01267229689
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