Job summary
- Main area
- Research and Development
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 100-AC123-0425
- Employer
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Withybush General Hospital
- Town
- Haverfordwest
- Salary
- £30,420 - £37,030 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Clinical Research Officer
Band 5
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Job overview
We are looking to appoint a Clinical Research Officer within our team, to provide flexible support to increase the number of patients participating in clinical trials in Hywel Dda University Health Board.
The post will contribute to the recruitment, education and monitoring of trial patients and the collection and documentation of accurate data.
The post will assess and carry out clinical procedures for patients / participants and will be considered part of the clinical team during the participants’ involvement with the study.
Main duties of the job
Initially work with supervision with the aim of working autonomously to assist in the management of clinical trial patients.
Assist in identifying suitable patients for entry into clinical trials by screening patient medical records, attending clinics and/or relevant.
Attend Multi-disciplinary Team meetings.
Use relevant clinical knowledge to identify patients suitable for clinical research using inclusion and exclusion criteria and utilising NHS records, visiting wards and outpatients.
Undertake research activities for which you have been trained and assessed as competent in line with the research competencies framework (eg. receiving informed consent).
Carry out physical assessments, taking blood/urine samples and processing according to protocol.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of treatment options, treatment side effects and disease processes to support patients in making an informed treatment choice.
Ensure that trial specific investigations are undertaken as required by the trial protocol and obtain results in order to establish eligibility and safety to enter the trial.
Safely administer the trial related treatments and drugs that are given within the context of a clinical trial.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Assess and manage any adverse reactions occurring during treatments as per protocol seeking advice or guidance from specialist nurse or clinician as appropriate.
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 07/05/2025.
Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Allied Healthcare professional/health related degree
- Evidence of continued professional development
- HCPC registered if applicable
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of clinical and/or research terminology
Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical experience gained in the NHS
- Proven record of meeting targets
- Proficient in a range of data capture systems and Microsoft Office
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in a clinical research role
- A working knowledge of the LMPS system
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate complex information to patients/carers/members of MDT
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel within the geographical area served by the Health Board
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Catherine Macphee
- Job title
- Senior Research Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01437 773031
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