Research & Development Officer
Job summary
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.
About us
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: o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto 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.
Job responsibilities
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