Job summary
Applications are invited for two Clinical Research Fellows to join a thriving team to work on commercial and non-commercial clinical trials at the Neurosciences Research Unit at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. Current trials are in Epilepsy, Headache, Huntington's disease, Motor Neuron Disease and Multiple Sclerosis.
Main duties of the job
The candidate will gain experience in clinical neurology and research methodology, have opportunity to take on an Associate PI role, and develop own research interests and projects.
The post is offered for 1 year in the first instance, but with a view to extending for the right candidate and opportunities to develop own research interests.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full overview of the job description and main responsibilites, as well as personal specifciation, please see the attached links.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full overview of the job description and main responsibilites, as well as personal specifciation, please see the attached links.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Good Clinical Practice Certificate (GCP) or agreement to attend next available course
Desirable
- Completed MRCP or equivalent
- Intercalated Degree
- MSc or PhD
- Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc
Experience
Essential
- Clinical medical training or equivalent
- Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Neurology ST3 experience
- Previous Neurology experience, any CT level.
- Experience with clinical trials or research
- Laboratory sample processing
- Lumbar puncture
Skills
Essential
- Experience in lumbar puncture
- oEvidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Up to date with current medical practices
- Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
- Research and interests relevant to specialty
- Values aligned to those of the Health Board
Desirable
Attitude / Aptitude / Personal characteristics
Essential
- oMotivated and efficient
- Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
- Flexible, caring and hard working
Desirable
Other requirements
Essential
- Satisfactory immigration / right to work status
- Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure (DBS) check or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- Good Clinical Practice Certificate (GCP) or agreement to attend next available course
Desirable
- Completed MRCP or equivalent
- Intercalated Degree
- MSc or PhD
- Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc
Experience
Essential
- Clinical medical training or equivalent
- Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Neurology ST3 experience
- Previous Neurology experience, any CT level.
- Experience with clinical trials or research
- Laboratory sample processing
- Lumbar puncture
Skills
Essential
- Experience in lumbar puncture
- oEvidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Up to date with current medical practices
- Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
- Research and interests relevant to specialty
- Values aligned to those of the Health Board
Desirable
Attitude / Aptitude / Personal characteristics
Essential
- oMotivated and efficient
- Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
- Flexible, caring and hard working
Desirable
Other requirements
Essential
- Satisfactory immigration / right to work status
- Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure (DBS) check or equivalent
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.
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.
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
Neurosciences Research Unit - University Hospital of Wales
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
