Job summary
There is an excellent opportunity available at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. We are looking for a Clinical Research Fellow 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. When not allocated to the CRF rota the successful candidate would be conducting research led by supervisor Professor Julie Cornish.

Main duties of the job
This clinical research fellow job is 50/50 split between a clinical role (cover for the CRF) and research time (working on the Pelvic Power Partnership- described below).

The successful applicant would be expected to fulfil the obligations of the Clinical Research facility rota, which includes: responsibility for the care of patients attending the facility and for the identification, screening, consent and recruitment of patients to studies; pre-treatment assessment and eligibility confirmation; supervision of first-dose and early-phase treatment visits; protocol-mandated sampling; adverse event assessment and reporting, and ongoing safety follow-up. You will also undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of these patients. 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.

When not allocated to the CRF rota the successful candidate will be working on the HCRW (Health Care Research Wales) funded Pelvic Power Partnership, led by supervisor Dr Julie Cornish. This is an extensive and innovative programme of work that focuses on engagement with underrepresented communities regarding pelvic health care. The successful candidate will be working with an extensive MDT team, including community groups, to deliver and evaluate high quality education and workshops. This will include qualitative data collection and analysis.

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 responsibilities
You will be responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients in the Clinical Research facility and the administration of the department.

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.

Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• current GMC certificate
• 12 months of working for the NHS
• GCP trained

Desirable

• Intercalated Degree
• Academic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions)

Experience
Essential

• Clinical Experience- 12 months working for NHS
• Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance

Desirable

• Evidence of interest in Colorectal Surgery/other surgical specialities

Skills
Essential

• Demonstrable 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
• Research and Interests relevant to speciality
• Teaching Experience

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Evidence to work both alone and in a team

Other requirements
Essential

• Satisfactory immigration status for length of contract
• Satisfactory Health Clearance
• Satisfactory DBS Clearance

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

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.

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.