Call for Health and Care Research Wales Specialty Leads - April 2025

Health and Care Research Wales is recruiting for four Specialty Leads (appointments will be until end March 2028):

• Cardiovascular
• Hepatology
• Palliative Care
• Public Health

Specialty Leads in Wales provide important strategic support as part of the Health and Care Research Wales Support and Delivery Service. They provide strong UK-level engagement for Wales in clinical research portfolio monitoring and research delivery. 

As a Welsh Specialty Lead you will be an experienced and high-calibre clinical leader, able to command the respect of colleagues UK wide. You will understand the research delivery needs and priorities of NHS Wales in your specialty area and champion the uptake of studies. You will have the skills to network effectively, enthusing NHS colleagues in Wales to engage effectively in research.

To apply please complete the application form and submit with associated attachments by 09:00 on 19 May 2025 to SpecialtyLeadsSupport@wales.nhs.uk

For further background, a list of key tasks, a person specification and information on financial and other support, please see the Health and Care Research Wales Specialty Lead information pack. 

For informal enquiries please contact the following:

• Dr Nicola Williams, Director of Support & Delivery
• Jayne Goodwin, National Head of Research Delivery NMAHPs
• Yvette Ellis, National Head of Research Delivery Operations

Closing date for application: 09:00 19 May 2025

Notification of outcome: end May 2025

Start date: ASAP

N.B. Applicants should note that they may be invited to an interview.