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 principal project manager will be a key member of the team and be expected to work without supervision, developing and problem solving on a wide range of highly complex duties. They will support the management of the Tritech and Innovation division and provide leadership across the broad spectrum of activity delivered by Tritech. The range of assigned tasks will be carried out with the highest standard to support Tritech's research and innovation agenda. This health board-wide and externally facing post will also be tasked with developing clinical investigators, securing funding and representing the Health Board in working with academia, pharma and industry and the third sector to increase Innovation within Hywel Dda University Health Board. Success will ultimately be measured by the research activity generated, impact on patient outcomes, and income generated to support the ongoing viability of the venture. Main duties of the job The Main duties of this senior role will be: o Lead and manage the programme of work at the Tritech Institute and Innovation Division in Hywel Dda UHB, to ensure the achievement of the yearly key performance indicators. o Supporting the management of the wider Tritech and Innovation team (including clinical scientists, research and innovation nurses & research and innovation assistants). o Responsible for developing and capturing new research and innovation projects by working with internal and external partners. This will also include preparing funding bids and commercial collaboration documents to enable the conduct of research and innovation activities. o Ensuring Tritech and Innovation promote the delivery and objectives of the Research and Innovation strategy and Social Innovation Institute for Hywel Dda UHB. o Contribute to the key performance indicators applying to the research and development department. 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 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 100-AC025-0125 Job locations Dura Parl 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 O6/02/2025 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 O6/02/2025 Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Master level qualification or equivalent relevant experience. Further specialist training preferably in Healthcare management Evidence of continued Professional Development Extensive project management experience (with relevant quilification) Desirable A PhD or equivalent The ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries within a multi disciplinary environment. Management experience at a senior level Expereince Essential Evidence of management and managing successful Projects/programmes at a senior level Significant experience working in a research and innovation role. Significant experience of successfully delivering projects in complex and challenging environments Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies including commercial/academic partners. Desirable Experience of working in the NHS Experience of NHS clinical trials arrangements and governance Significant experience for taking responsibility for accuracy and completeness of information and providing leadership and advice to junior team members. Other Essential Travel around Wales and possibly further afield on a regular basis Amenable to change as required Desirable Welsh Speaker ( Level 1 ) Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Master level qualification or equivalent relevant experience. Further specialist training preferably in Healthcare management Evidence of continued Professional Development Extensive project management experience (with relevant quilification) Desirable A PhD or equivalent The ability to work across professional and organisational boundaries within a multi disciplinary environment. Management experience at a senior level Expereince Essential Evidence of management and managing successful Projects/programmes at a senior level Significant experience working in a research and innovation role. Significant experience of successfully delivering projects in complex and challenging environments Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies including commercial/academic partners. Desirable Experience of working in the NHS Experience of NHS clinical trials arrangements and governance Significant experience for taking responsibility for accuracy and completeness of information and providing leadership and advice to junior team members. Other Essential Travel around Wales and possibly further afield on a regular basis Amenable to change as required 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 Parl Llanelli SA14 9TD Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)