Job summary The Tritech Institute and Innovation division (part of the Research and Innovation Department at Hywel Dda University Health Board) aims to support the development and evaluation of innovative solutions in healthcare (both technologies and more general innovations). Tritech has a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, scientists and engineers who have a track record of working with companies, academics and innovators to support investigations and evaluations to contribute to benefits for patients, staff and the wider health economy. The Research and Innovation Associate will be an important member of the team, housed within dedicated facilities, and will be expected to work without supervision. The post holder will be expected to manage a diverse portfolio of work that will include a wide range of different projects. The post holder will work across the health sector liaising and working with people from industry academia, health and the general public. The research and innovation associate will lead on individual projects within the Tritech Institute and innovation portfolio and will be expected to manage and supervise junior members of the team in the delivery of these projects. Main duties of the job As a senior member of the Tritech Institute and Innovation team, the Research & Innovation Associate main duties will include: Provide specialist advice to industry partners and healthcare professionals about the design, approvals and conduct of clinical investigations; Develop and support research and innovation studies on behalf of internal and external partners to support the development of research and innovation; Prepare funding bids and collaborations to enable the conduct of clinical investigations; Promote the delivery of the Research Development and Innovation strategy and notably those objectives linked directly to the Tritech department; Contribute to the key performance indicators applying to the research and development department. Lead on the delivery of specific projects, managing and supervising the junior members of the team in achieving the agreed project objectives. About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest. Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire. Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion). Community facilities, including: 48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 100-AC027-0125 Job locations Dura Park Llanelli SA14 9TD Job description Job 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 10/02/2025. Job description Job 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 10/02/2025. Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Degree Masters or equivalent level of experience. Ability to design and conduct clinical investigations in support of new technology developments. Specialised knowledge of NHS R&D procedures and governance. Good knowledge of research development including funding. Good understanding of confidentiality and data protection. Desirable PhD completed or close to completion Experience Essential Previous experience in a research environment. Previous experience of working with commercial partners, ideally around the development of new technologies and devices Experience of working with the NHS and universities. Experience of clinical research study management. Proven track record of obtaining funding for research or contributing to funding bids. Other Essential Ability to travel to different locations within the Health Board in a timely manner. Flexible approach to the needs of the service. Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Degree Masters or equivalent level of experience. Ability to design and conduct clinical investigations in support of new technology developments. Specialised knowledge of NHS R&D procedures and governance. Good knowledge of research development including funding. Good understanding of confidentiality and data protection. Desirable PhD completed or close to completion Experience Essential Previous experience in a research environment. Previous experience of working with commercial partners, ideally around the development of new technologies and devices Experience of working with the NHS and universities. Experience of clinical research study management. Proven track record of obtaining funding for research or contributing to funding bids. Other Essential Ability to travel to different locations within the Health Board in a timely manner. Flexible approach to the needs of the service. Language Skills Desirable 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Hywel Dda University Health Board Address Dura Park Llanelli SA14 9TD Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)