Hywel Dda University Health Board Research and Development delivery support team is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Research Assistant to provide administrative support for all research studies across the Health Board. The role will be primarily with the study set‑up team. This is a permanent position at 15 hours per week. The successful candidate will play a key role in the administration and data management support for all aspects of the study set‑up. The team is based in Withybush hospital (although the base may be considered elsewhere), along with a geographically spread R&D team supporting researchers to open studies throughout the health board. The post holder will need a willingness to learn about research study set‑up, bespoke computer systems, quality assurance and national and international research regulations which will enable them to assist in the support of the set‑up service. They should be willing to work flexibly to support the service, have excellent communication, organisational and computer literacy skills and be able to work well as part of a team. Informal visits to the set‑up team in Withybush hospital are welcomed to discuss the role.
Main duties of the job
The Research Assistant will work as part of the research set‑up team supporting all types of research studies.
The main purpose of the job is as follows:
* Provide administrative and data management support for all aspects of study set‑up as an integrated member of the team.
* Assist with the coordination of workload and meetings.
* Provide administrative support for the wider R&D support function (set‑up, quality assurance, research development).
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 25/06/2026.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge in healthcare
* Knowledge of Medical / Healthcare Terminology
* 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
* 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
* Experience of working in a clinical trials unit
* Experience of using Patient Information Systems
Other
* Ability to travel and work across sites as required
* Flexible approach to the needs of the service
* Willingness to attend research specific training
* 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.
Withybush General Hospital / Health Board wide
£28,819 to £31,626 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part‑time
Reference number
100-AC152-0626
Job locations
Withybush General Hospital / Health Board wide
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