Job Description

This post is Fixed Term for 2 years due to funding.



A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to be appointed as a GP Regional Lead (0.1 - 0.2 WTE).



The role will provide regional clinical leadership for the Primary Care and Community Research Delivery Centre, Health and Care Research Wales' primary and community research delivery programme.



The post holder will require excellent communication skills, have a positive and flexible approach to the needs of the Service, be motivated, ready for the next challenge and enjoy working as part of a very busy team.



The post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

These will include:

helping to deliver plans to support and develop multi agency working aimed at supporting the expansion and enhancement of clinical research across Wales. be responsible for supporting the development and deployment of new models of research delivery and care pathways which bring research services closer to home, increase focus on prevention and wellbeing and integration of public sector services. be responsible for supporting the development of the "One Wales Model." providing medical investigator support to primary and secondary care trials

This is a Health and Care Research Wales post, hosted by Powys Teaching Health Board.



Health and Care Research Wales is a networked organisation, supported by Welsh Government, which brings together a wide range of partners across the NHS in Wales, local authorities, universities, research institutions, third sector and others.



Health and Care Research Wales works in support of Welsh Government's overarching goal which is to ensure that today's research makes a difference to tomorrow's care.



Its mission is to promote, support and provide collective oversight of health and social care research in Wales.



Ensuring it is of the highest international scientific quality, is relevant to the needs and challenges of health and social care in Wales and makes a difference to policy and practice in ways that improve the lives of patients, people, and communities in Wales.



You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.