Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Metabolic Medicine

The closing date is 11 November 2025

Job summary

This is a 12 month fixed term senior clinical research fellow post in Metabolic Medicine at MN37 grade. The post has the potential to be extended 12 months at a time on a rolling basis subject to performance.

Successful candidates will join enthusiastic and dynamic research teams comprising of clinicians, residents and research specialist nurses with ongoing projects in the department of Metabolic medicine.. Successful candidates will be expected to take part in recruitment and data collection for ongoing departmental research studies and will also be involved in the expansion of commercial trial work.

The department of Metabolic Medicine is based in the University Hospital Llandough and covers a diverse portfolio of research including investigative work on metabolic disorders, lipid disorders, cardiovascular health and obesity. Boasting strong links with endocrinology, cardiology and with Cardiff University, the candidate will gain both clinical trial and lab based research experience.

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a full time research post. No clinical commitments will be outlined in this job description. Please note that clinical duties undertaken should be agreed with your research supervisor and not be outside the scope of your clinical competence and grade of training. All work undertaken for all services provided by the department within a flexible working week will not be in excess of the 48 hour/week EWTD regulations.

CLINICAL RESEARCH FACILITY (CRF)- successful candidates will provide clinical cover for any research studies pertaining to their subspecialty that involve the patient clinical trial journey taking them via the CRF. There is a CRF at both the University Hospital Wales site and University Hospital Llandough site. The successful candidate will also be expected to cover the University Hospital Llandough CRF for non-metabolic medicine patients.

Candidates must be GCP (Good Clinical Practice) trained.

CARDIFF & VALE RESEARCH FELLOW PROGRAMME- all successful candidates will automatically become part of the Research Fellow Programme in Cardiff & Vale.

A fellow would be supported to attend departmental teaching and training sessions where possible on further discussion with the clinical director.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Details

Date posted

15 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,324 to £71,814 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-MP168.25

Job locations

University Hospital Llandough

Penlan Road Llandough

Cardiff

CF64 2XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a full time research post. No clinical commitments will be outlined in this job description. Please note that clinical duties undertaken should be agreed with your research supervisor and not be outside the scope of your clinical competence and grade of training. All work undertaken for all services provided by the department within a flexible working week will not be in excess of the 48 hour/week EWTD regulations.

CLINICAL RESEARCH FACILITY (CRF)- successful candidates will provide clinical cover for any research studies pertaining to their subspecialty that involve the patient clinical trial journey taking them via the CRF. There is a CRF at both the University Hospital Wales site and University Hospital Llandough site. The successful candidate will also be expected to cover the University Hospital Llandough CRF for non-metabolic medicine patients.

Candidates must be GCP (Good Clinical Practice) trained.

CARDIFF & VALE RESEARCH FELLOW PROGRAMME- all successful candidates will automatically become part of the Research Fellow Programme in Cardiff & Vale.

A fellow would be supported to attend departmental teaching and training sessions where possible on further discussion with the clinical director.

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a full time research post. No clinical commitments will be outlined in this job description. Please note that clinical duties undertaken should be agreed with your research supervisor and not be outside the scope of your clinical competence and grade of training. All work undertaken for all services provided by the department within a flexible working week will not be in excess of the 48 hour/week EWTD regulations.

CLINICAL RESEARCH FACILITY (CRF)- successful candidates will provide clinical cover for any research studies pertaining to their subspecialty that involve the patient clinical trial journey taking them via the CRF. There is a CRF at both the University Hospital Wales site and University Hospital Llandough site. The successful candidate will also be expected to cover the University Hospital Llandough CRF for non-metabolic medicine patients.

Candidates must be GCP (Good Clinical Practice) trained.

CARDIFF & VALE RESEARCH FELLOW PROGRAMME- all successful candidates will automatically become part of the Research Fellow Programme in Cardiff & Vale.

A fellow would be supported to attend departmental teaching and training sessions where possible on further discussion with the clinical director.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • At least 1 years' experience in a recognised UK NHS training post
  • Full GMC Registration with License to Practice
  • MBBS or Equivalent
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate

Desirable

  • Computing Skills
  • MRCP Part 1/ 2
  • FRCA part 1
  • MRCGP
  • MRCS

Ability

Essential

  • Commitment to team approach and multidisciplinary working
  • Counselling and communication skills
  • Progression in clinical training to core training level or above

Desirable

  • Commitment to a career in metabolic medicine

Research

Desirable

  • Previous clinical trial experience
  • A realistic and deliverable proposal for a personal project, to be undertaken during the fellowship

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
  • Flexible approach
Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • At least 1 years' experience in a recognised UK NHS training post
  • Full GMC Registration with License to Practice
  • MBBS or Equivalent
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate

Desirable

  • Computing Skills
  • MRCP Part 1/ 2
  • FRCA part 1
  • MRCGP
  • MRCS

Ability

Essential

  • Commitment to team approach and multidisciplinary working
  • Counselling and communication skills
  • Progression in clinical training to core training level or above

Desirable

  • Commitment to a career in metabolic medicine

Research

Desirable

  • Previous clinical trial experience
  • A realistic and deliverable proposal for a personal project, to be undertaken during the fellowship

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
  • Flexible approach

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital Llandough

Penlan Road Llandough

Cardiff

CF64 2XX


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital Llandough

Penlan Road Llandough

Cardiff

CF64 2XX


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant in Metabolic Medicine

Dr Dev Datta

vicki-lee.jones@wales.nhs.uk

02921826844

Details

Date posted

15 October 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,324 to £71,814 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-MP168.25

Job locations

University Hospital Llandough

Penlan Road Llandough

Cardiff

CF64 2XX


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