Research & Development Officer

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a proactive R&D Band 5 professional to support and strengthen research activity across services. The role is based at Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant and offers flexible working with a 37.5-hour week.

You will provide specialist support to clinicians and external partners, helping deliver the R&D strategy and embedding high-quality research to improve patient care. A degree and governance knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent demonstrable level of experience, skills and knowledge.
• Knowledge of Research legislation, GCP and UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and related legislation e.g. HTA, mental capacity act.
• Knowledge of clinical and research terminology.
• Knowledge of Ethical and HRA approval process.
• Certificate in ICH Good Clinical Practice.
• Knowledge of research design and methods.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will be integral to increasing the Health Board’s research activity across primary, secondary and social care as directed by the Assistant Director for R&D.
• Liaise with Welsh Government, Health and Care Research Wales, academic and industry partners and NHS organisations to facilitate studies.
• Support clinicians and external partners undertaking commercial and non-commercial research.
• Develop and deliver research studies across community sectors and ensure governance compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Organization

Welsh language abilities

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Outlook

Job description

Main area Research and Development Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Office based. 7.5 hours per day with 30 mins unpaid lunch break Monday to Friday.) Job ref 110-AC236-1026

Site Royal Glamorgan Hospital Town Llantrisant Salary £32,557 - £39,631 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing Today at 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.

At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.

Discover more about working with us here:

Join the Research & Development Department and play a key role in supporting and strengthening research activity across Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Working closely with the Assistant Director and R&D Manager, you will help deliver the Health Board’s Research & Development Strategy, ensuring high-quality research is embedded across services and contributes to improved patient care and outcomes.

You will provide specialist support and guidance to clinicians, healthcare professionals and external partners undertaking both commercial and non-commercial research. Working across primary care, secondary care, social care and population health, you will help facilitate the development, set-up and delivery of a diverse portfolio of research studies.

The role involves building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Health and Care Research Wales, Welsh Government, academic institutions, industry partners and NHS organisations. You will work with a wide range of professional groups, including medical, nursing, pharmacy, radiology, pathology, therapy and managerial teams, to promote research opportunities and support successful study delivery.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised individual with excellent communication, relationship-building and project coordination skills. Experience of research governance, research management or healthcare research is desirable.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be integral to increasing the University Health Board’s commercial and non-commercial research activity through the provision of specialist support and assistance to internal and external research active professionals undertaking research across the University Health Board in both primary, secondary care and social care and population health, as directed by the Assistant Director for R&D.

The post holder will liaise and work closely with colleagues both internally and externally to the Health Board to include Welsh Government, the Health and Care Research Wales, academic and industry partners and other NHS organisations and all staff groups within the University Health Board (e.g. radiology, pathology, pharmacy, medical, surgical, nursing, therapists and managerial professionals), to facilitate the development and undertaking of research studies across community, primary, secondary and social care and population health.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This is an opportunity to contribute to research that improves services, enhances patient outcomes and supports innovation across the Health Board.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short‑list‑ing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom.

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent demonstrable level of experience, skills and knowledge.
• Knowledge of Research legislation, GCP and UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research and related legislation e.g. HTA, mental capacity act etc.
• Knowledge of clinical and research terminology.
• Knowledge of Ethical and HRA approval process.
• Certificate in ICH Good Clinical Practice.
• Knowledge of research design and methods.
• Database management.
• Attendance of short courses and/or study days on Research.
• Knowledge of the basic legal aspect of clinical trials.

Experience

• Significant experience of working in a health service and/or R&D related environment.
• Experience of working on multiple projects simultaneously, managing and prioritising workload to meet deadlines.
• A proven track‑ record of delivering against targets.
• Management of information stored electronically.
• Research related experience.
• Experience of working in an R&D set up or governance environment
• Experience of NHS R&D permissions/Capacity and capability processes and pathways.
• Experience of reviewing and assessing commercial and non‑commercial research studies for issues around data protection, ethical, financial and legal issues.
• Experience of reviewing commercial and non‑commercial contracts and costing templates.
• Experience of project management.
• Experience in dealing with finance.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, whilst maintaining the quality and accuracy of the work.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate documentation and record keeping.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritise workload in a fast‑paced changing environment.
• Prepared and competent in working with and relating to highly specialist professionals.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Organised and able to plan workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Utilise IT Systems including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project, Outlook.
• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Experience in supervisory skills.
• Good information management skills.
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Other Role Requirements

• Required to attend meetings across varying sites within the Health Board and occasionally further afield.

Equality and Diversity: We welcome applications from all protected groups under the Equality Act 2010. This includes, but is not limited to, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership, as well as those from the Armed Forces community.

Sponsorship: Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self‑assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government’s Work in the UK guidance .

Use of AI: We review applications against role-specific criteria. Whilst AI tools can be helpful, applications that rely heavily on AI-generated or generic content may not provide the necessary detail, which may reduce the chances of being shortlisted. To give your application the best chance, please ensure the information you provide is both accurate and authentic, and tailor your examples to the criteria in the Person Specification.

Correspondence: Please check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the address on your application. Applications are accepted in Welsh or English with no preference.

Additional information: We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles. All posts are subject to relevant checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks and, where required, Professional Registration verification.

We are proud to be a living wage employer.