Job overview
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), as well as working alongside a large geographically spread R&D team to support 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 as well as being 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 work all types of research studies.
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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 25/06/2026.
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This advert is for Research Assistant with Hywel Dda University Health Board in Haverfordwest, West Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Band 4 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £28,819 - £31,626 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: 15 hours per week. The application deadline is 14 Jun 2026.
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