Tritech & Innovation Research Assistant

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.

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.

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.

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge in healthcare
• Previous experience in research / NHS environment
• Knowledge of Medical / Healthcare Terminology
• Degree or equivalent
• ECDL
• Certificate in ICH Good Clinical Practice
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical trials

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Share Point
• Experience of setting up spreadsheets, databases
• Experience working in a busy complex environment
• Experience of working in a clinical trials unit
• Experience of using Patient Information Systems

• Ability to travel within geographical area
• Flexible approach to service needs
• Welsh Speaker (level
  1)

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.

£28,819 to £31,626 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Fixed term

12 months

Full-time, Part-time, Home or remote working

• 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