# Research Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hywel Dda University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-assistant/2f0c66dd-bef4-49c4-b5e9-af82b04591e9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/research-assistant/2f0c66dd-bef4-49c4-b5e9-af82b04591e9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Hywel Dda University Health Board - **Town:** Haverfordwest - **Region:** West Wales - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,819 - £31,626 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: 15 hours per week - **Employment type:** Permanent: 15 hours per weekPart time - 15 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-04T10:42:50.526Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Carmarthenshire/Haverfordwest/Hywel_Dda_University_Health_Board/Research/Research-v8010102 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8010102?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://hduhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### 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. The main purpose of the job is to: - ### 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. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description The Research Assistant will work as part of the research set-up team supporting work all types of research studies. The main purpose of the job is to: - ## 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. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Ability to travel and work across sites as required - Flexible approach to the needs of the service - Willingness to attend research specific training **Desirable** - Welsh Speaker (Level 1) ### Experience **Essential** - 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** - Experience of working in a clinical trials unit - Experience of using Patient Information Systems ### Qualifications & Knowledge **Essential** - NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge in healthcare - Knowledge of Medical / Healthcare Terminology **Desirable** - Diploma or degree in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowlegde - Certificate in ICH Good Clinical Practice - Knowledge of the principles of clinical trials ## Documents - [jdps (pdf, 378.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10296326) - [oh form (docx, 102.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10296327) - [privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2373) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2383) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.