Job summary
There is an excellent opportunity available at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. We are looking for a Clinical Research Fellow in Heamatology to join our dedicated team within the Clinical Research Facility.
The successful applicant would be expected to fulfill the obligations of the Clinical Research facility rota, which includes care of patients in the CRF, recruitment of patients to clinical studies in the department. When not allocated to the CRF rota the successful candidate would be conducting research.
Applications are invited from Medical Trainees with a keen interest in Clinical Research to become part of the Research Delivery team at Cardiff &Vale University Health Board. The post holder will perform clinical duties within the Clinical Research Facility.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant would be expected to fulfill the obligations of the Clinical Research facility rota, which includes care of patients in the CRF, recruitment of patients to clinical studies in the department. When not allocated to the CRF rota the successful candidate would be conducting research.
There will be a commitment to occasional out of hours working in the CRF if patients require overnight or long outpatient stays as part of the research study.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant would be expected to fulfil the obligations of the Clinical Research facility rota (CRF), which includes care of patients in the CRF, recruitment of patients to clinical studies in the department. Additionally, you will support administration and clinical duties of patients enrolled on Haematology Clinical Research Group (CRG) affiliated trials. Examples of duties include clinics, bone marrow biopsy lists, patient reviews, clinical trial data recorded.When not allocated to the CRF and CRG rota the successful candidate would be expected to be conducting research led by pre-agreed University or NHS affiliated supervisors. The post would be for a minimum of six months with the option of being extended by up to three months upon agreement of the candidate and supervisors.There will be a commitment to occasional out of hours working in the CRF if patients require overnight or long outpatient stays as part of the research study. The successful applicant will be expected to partake in the teaching commitments of the Surgical and Research and Development Department, including teaching of undergraduates, nursing staff and postgraduate trainees
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant would be expected to fulfil the obligations of the Clinical Research facility rota (CRF), which includes care of patients in the CRF, recruitment of patients to clinical studies in the department. Additionally, you will support administration and clinical duties of patients enrolled on Haematology Clinical Research Group (CRG) affiliated trials. Examples of duties include clinics, bone marrow biopsy lists, patient reviews, clinical trial data recorded.When not allocated to the CRF and CRG rota the successful candidate would be expected to be conducting research led by pre-agreed University or NHS affiliated supervisors. The post would be for a minimum of six months with the option of being extended by up to three months upon agreement of the candidate and supervisors.There will be a commitment to occasional out of hours working in the CRF if patients require overnight or long outpatient stays as part of the research study. The successful applicant will be expected to partake in the teaching commitments of the Surgical and Research and Development Department, including teaching of undergraduates, nursing staff and postgraduate trainees
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- current GMC certificate
- GCP trained
Desirable
- Intercalated Degree
- Academic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions)
- FRCPath part 1
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Experience
- Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Evidence of interest in Colorectal Surgery
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- oUp to date with current medical practices
- oResearch and Interests relevant to speciality
- oTeaching Experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oEvidence to work both alone and in a team
Other requirements
Essential
- oSatisfactory immigration status for length of contract
- oSatisfactory Health Clearance
- oSatisfactory DBS Clearance
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- current GMC certificate
- GCP trained
Desirable
- Intercalated Degree
- Academic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions)
- FRCPath part 1
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Experience
- Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Evidence of interest in Colorectal Surgery
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- oUp to date with current medical practices
- oResearch and Interests relevant to speciality
- oTeaching Experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oEvidence to work both alone and in a team
Other requirements
Essential
- oSatisfactory immigration status for length of contract
- oSatisfactory Health Clearance
- oSatisfactory DBS Clearance
Desirable
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).
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).
