Job summary
Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Registered Health Professional or Accredited Clinical Research Practitioner (NIHR) to the post of Research Team Lead (Llanelli).
Based at Prince Philip hospital in Llanelli the post holder will lead a multi-professional team and support the continuous development of staff to deliver both commercial and non-commercial clinical trials. In-depth knowledge and experience of healthcare research delivery is essential for this post.
Main duties of the job
The Research Team Lead (Llanelli) will lead and manage a team of research delivery staff and support commercial and non-commercial clinical trials and research studies across the Health Board. They will be expected to promote, improve and maintain high standards of research delivery and contribute to the wider development of research within the Health Board.
The Research Team Lead (Llanelli) will work alongside other team leads based across Hywel Dda and a wider team of research delivery staff who manage their own case load of research projects. The post holder will need an in-depth knowledge of research trial set-up, protocols and their application to practice, alongside a working knowledge of local, national and international research regulations. They will have excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills and expertise in research management and governance.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 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;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (five of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
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 isdesirablefor 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 20/07/2023.
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 isdesirablefor 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 20/07/2023.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to masters level (7) or working towards with equivalent knowledge and experience
- Degree
- Registered Health Professional and/or Accredited Clinical Research Practitioner with UK Professional Standards Authority
- Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development
- Significant knowledge and experience of study set up and the approvals process in the NHS
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice & Informed Consent Training
- Familiar with national clinical trial legislation and guidance
- PhD
Experience
Essential
- Significant NHS experience working at band 6 level or above
- Experience of supervision and line management of staff
- Specialist knowledge of research legislation, Good Clinical Practice and UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research
- Significant Research/Clinical Trials experience
Desirable
- Experience with report writing
- Pharmaceutical trials experience
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed leadership skills with the ability to influence individuals both within and outside the organisation
- Flexible in attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
- Proven ability to function as an autonomous practitioner Demonstrates initiative, able to problem solve and make complex judgements
- Computing skills - databases, word processing, email, internet
- Demonstrable ability to communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences and through a variety of mediums with confidence, empathy and enthusiasm
- Attention to detail
- Proven ability to educate and support staff in clinical trial methodology and delivery
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
- Proven ability to educate and support staff in clinical trial methodology and delivery
- Teaching and presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to masters level (7) or working towards with equivalent knowledge and experience
- Degree
- Registered Health Professional and/or Accredited Clinical Research Practitioner with UK Professional Standards Authority
- Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development
- Significant knowledge and experience of study set up and the approvals process in the NHS
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice & Informed Consent Training
- Familiar with national clinical trial legislation and guidance
- PhD
Experience
Essential
- Significant NHS experience working at band 6 level or above
- Experience of supervision and line management of staff
- Specialist knowledge of research legislation, Good Clinical Practice and UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research
- Significant Research/Clinical Trials experience
Desirable
- Experience with report writing
- Pharmaceutical trials experience
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed leadership skills with the ability to influence individuals both within and outside the organisation
- Flexible in attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectives
- Proven ability to function as an autonomous practitioner Demonstrates initiative, able to problem solve and make complex judgements
- Computing skills - databases, word processing, email, internet
- Demonstrable ability to communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences and through a variety of mediums with confidence, empathy and enthusiasm
- Attention to detail
- Proven ability to educate and support staff in clinical trial methodology and delivery
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
- Proven ability to educate and support staff in clinical trial methodology and delivery
- Teaching and presentation skills
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
