# Tritech & Innovation Research Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hywel Dda University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/tritech-and-innovation-research-assistant/d586d559-4ec2-4b33-85a5-6c4ba6316d92 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/tritech-and-innovation-research-assistant/d586d559-4ec2-4b33-85a5-6c4ba6316d92.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 if part time) - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed term /secondment until 01/09/2027) - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Home or remote working, 37.5 hours per week (Office working three days per week, flexible/home or remote working for two days per week. Full-Time although Part-Time hours will be considered) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-02T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-10T07:31:15.433Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Carmarthenshire/Llanelli/Hywel_Dda_University_Health_Board/Research/Research-v8128889 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8128889?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://hduhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview 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 ### Main duties of the job 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. ### 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 11/08/2026 ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Ability to travel within geographical area - Flexible approach to service needs **Desirable** - Welsh Speaker (level 1) ### Experience **Essential** - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint - Experience of setting up spreadsheets, databases - Experience working in a busy complex environment **Desirable** - Experience of working in a clinical trials unit - Experience of using Patient Information Systems ### Qualifications and Knowledge **Essential** - NVQ Level 3 or equivalent knowledge in healthcare - Previous experience in research / NHS environment - Knowledge of Medical / Healthcare Terminology **Desirable** - Degree or equivalent - ECDL - Certificate in ICH Good Clinical Practice - Knowledge of the principles of clinical trials ## Documents - [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) - [job description & person specification - english (pdf, 343.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10426012) - [occupational health - functional requirement form (docx, 101.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10426013) ## 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.