Main area: Advanced Neuro Therapies Research Centre and Neurosurgery Department
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow
Contract: 12 months (Full time and fixed term for 12 months)
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref: 001-MP036.25
Employer: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type: NHS
Site: Advanced Neuro Therapies Research Centre and Neurosurgery Department, University Hospital of Wales
Town: Cardiff
Salary: £43,821 - £68,330 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 19/03/2025 23:59
Clinical Research Fellow Higher Experimental Functional Neurosurgery
NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow
Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic clinical research fellow to work at Cardiff University’s “Advanced Neuro Therapies Research Centre (ANTC)” under the supervision of Professor Gray, the academic lead in neurosurgery in Wales.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Research Fellowship will be based within the Department of Neurosurgery at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW). The appointee will support current gene therapy surgical trials and undertake original research in neurosciences focused on gene and drug delivery to the human brain.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Post:
The Clinical Research Fellow will:
1. Support gene therapy surgical trials at UHW.
2. Conduct original research under the supervision of Professor William Gray and other investigators.
3. Potentially submit work for a higher degree (PhD) to Cardiff University.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services.
Person specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent
* Current GMC certificate
* Training in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course
* MRCS/FRCS
* Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences or equivalent
* Current GCP certification
* Intercalated Degree
* MSc or BSc in MR imaging
Experience
* Previous surgical experience
* 12 months experience in neurosurgery post foundation years
* Previous experience in clinical/lab-based research
* Previous experience of MR research
* Experience in Python, Matlab programming
* Clinical Experience in neurosurgery at SHO or Registrar level
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
* Effective communication skills – Verbal and written
* Up to date with current medical practices
* Proven analytical skills
* Evidence of team working skills
* Evidence of leadership potential
* Ability to work to tight deadlines
* Teaching
Attitude, Aptitudes & Personal Characteristics
* Motivated and efficient
* Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
* Flexible, caring and hardworking
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Confidence in reading and interpreting laboratory results
* Ability to present at conferences and seminars
Specialist Requirements
* Satisfactory immigration status for length of contract
* Satisfactory DBS Clearance
* Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
MANAGING YOUR APPLICATION:
We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve.
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa.
When applying for this post, it is essential that you read the Job Description and/or Person Specification.
If you are shortlisted for interview for this post, you will receive notification directly via the e-mail address you have provided on your application.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is committed to flexible working and equal opportunities across its medical and dental workforce.
Cardiff and Vale UHB is a Smoke Free Health Board - smoking is banned across all of the UHB sites.
Applications are welcomed from Welsh speaking candidates.
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