Job summary The Research and Development department at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board facilitates and supports the sponsorship and hosting of clinical studies. A key component of this service is the research delivery team, comprising of research nurses, research officers, and administrators who collaborate to ensure the successful implementation of high-quality healthcare studies. This is a new post, and the Clinical Research Fellow will play a key role in supporting our growth in commercial and more complex drug trials. The Clinical Research Centre at the Royal Gwent Hospital, established in 2021, offers a dedicated environment with specialised equipment and experienced staff for clinical research. Doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals use the centre as investigators to conduct research aimed at advancing treatments for a wide range of diseases and conditions. Additionally, the research team provides support for studies integrated into standard care pathways across other services and sites within the Health Board. Main duties of the job This position successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and expertise in the management and conduct of clinical trials, spanning multiple disease areas with trials ranging from phases II-IV. It is particularly well-suited for individuals who have completed foundation training and are seeking to further develop their knowledge and skills in clinical research. The primary role of this post is to assist the Research Delivery Team and Principles Investigators in managing clinical studies for patients within ABUHB. The post holder will receive specific training and develop expertise in research governance, quality assurance, clinical trial setup, and timely study delivery, ensuring full regulatory compliance and patient safety. Responsibilities of the role will include acting as a Co-Investigator, undertaking medical examinations, assessing causality of serious events and general medical oversight of clinical research. Other responsibilities will include maintaining regulatory documents, recruiting study participants, and data entry. The post holder must ensure that all studies are conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards. About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £43,821 to £68,330 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 040-CF727-A Job locations Clinical Research Centre, B5N Royal Gwent Hospital Cardiff Road Newport NP20 2EF Job description Job responsibilities For further information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the attached documents. Job description Job responsibilities For further information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the attached documents. Person Specification Qualifications Essential As per person specification Desirable As per person specification Experience Essential As per person specification Desirable As per person specification Skills and Abilities Essential As per person specification Desirable As per person specification Personal Attributes Essential As per person specification Desirable As per person specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential As per person specification Desirable As per person specification Experience Essential As per person specification Desirable As per person specification Skills and Abilities Essential As per person specification Desirable As per person specification Personal Attributes Essential As per person specification Desirable As per person specification 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 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Clinical Research Centre, B5N Royal Gwent Hospital Cardiff Road Newport NP20 2EF Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)