Job summary
This post is a Fixed Term/Secondment for 2 years until 31/08/2027 due to funding.
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.
Are you a driven research professional ready to lead innovation in patient care? Join Hywel Dda University Health Board as a Respiratory Research Team Lead and play a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge commercial and portfolio clinical research across our region.
In this dynamic role, you'll lead a talented team, manage a diverse portfolio of clinical trials, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to bring the latest research opportunities to our patients. You'll combine expert clinical skills with strong leadership, guiding studies from setup to delivery while ensuring the highest standards of research governance and patient care.
You'll thrive here if you love variety; one day advising clinicians on trial protocols, the next supporting patients through complex treatment decisions, and always looking for ways to grow our research portfolio. Your work will directly shape the future of healthcare, and you'll be part of a team passionate about making a real difference.
Main duties of the job
What You'll Do and What We're Looking For:
Lead and inspire a team -- Lead a specialist team of respiratory nurses, research nurses /officers and research assistants, supporting their development, and keep everyone motivated and on track.
Run complex clinical trials-- Oversee study setup, patient recruitment, consent, data collection, and follow-up, ensuring trials meet regulations and high-quality standards.
Support patients and families-- Explain research studies clearly, help them make informed choices, and provide compassionate care throughout their journey.
Work collaboratively -- Liaise confidently with clinicians, sponsors, regulatory bodies, and support services to keep research running smoothly.
Problem-solve and prioritise-- Juggle multiple studies, handle challenges calmly, and think on your feet to keep projects moving forward.
Maintain high standards -- Uphold Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and research governance, with sharp attention to detail and meticulous record-keeping.
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 (four 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
Were looking for someone who:
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Has significant NHS experience, ideally including commercial trials.
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Can lead and develop a team with empathy and confidence.
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Communicates complex information clearly to professionals and patients alike.
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Is flexible and loves working in a fast-paced, varied environment.
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Holds a degree-level qualification (or equivalent) and is a registered nurse, health professional, or accredited clinical research practitioner.
If youre ready for a rewarding challenge and want your skills and leadership, wed love to hear from you.
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 12/08/25
Job description
Job responsibilities
Were looking for someone who:
-
Has significant NHS experience, ideally including commercial trials.
-
Can lead and develop a team with empathy and confidence.
-
Communicates complex information clearly to professionals and patients alike.
-
Is flexible and loves working in a fast-paced, varied environment.
-
Holds a degree-level qualification (or equivalent) and is a registered nurse, health professional, or accredited clinical research practitioner.
If youre ready for a rewarding challenge and want your skills and leadership, wed love to hear from you.
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 12/08/25
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or Registered Health Professional and/or Accredited Clinical Research Practitioner with UK Professional Standards Authority
- Educated to Master's level (7) or working towards with equivalent knowledge and experience
- Degree level (6)
- Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development
- Significant knowledge and experience within the NHS of study set up and the approvals processes, recruitment of patients into clinical trials and management clinical trial patients.
Desirable
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 including experience of setting up and running commercial studies in the NHS
Desirable
- Experience with report writing
- Pharmaceutical trials experience
Other
Essential
- Will be expected to work across Hywel Dda and travel on a regular basis
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or Registered Health Professional and/or Accredited Clinical Research Practitioner with UK Professional Standards Authority
- Educated to Master's level (7) or working towards with equivalent knowledge and experience
- Degree level (6)
- Evidence of relevant Continuous Professional Development
- Significant knowledge and experience within the NHS of study set up and the approvals processes, recruitment of patients into clinical trials and management clinical trial patients.
Desirable
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 including experience of setting up and running commercial studies in the NHS
Desirable
- Experience with report writing
- Pharmaceutical trials experience
Other
Essential
- Will be expected to work across Hywel Dda and travel on a regular basis
Desirable
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).
