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Job summary

Main area
Haematology
Grade
Clinical Research Fellow
Contract
12 months (Fixed term)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
001-MP046.26
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Clinical Research Facility
Town
Cardiff
Salary
The Specialty Registrar salary scale MN37 will apply to this post
Closing
10/04/2026 23:59

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Clinical Research Fellow in Haematology - Clinical Research Facility

Clinical Research Fellow

Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together


 

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • MRCP or equivalent
  • current GMC certificate
  • GCP trained
Desirable criteria
  • Intercalated Degree
  • Academic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions)
  • FRCPath part 1

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Clinical Experience
  • Evidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of interest in Colorectal Surgery

Skills

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • • Evidence to work both alone and in a team

Other requirements

Essential criteria
  • • Satisfactory immigration status for length of contract
  • • Satisfactory Health Clearance
  • • Satisfactory DBS Clearance
Desirable criteria
  • • Ability to speak Welsh

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are not necessary

Application numbers

Please note that this vacancy will close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please therefore complete and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Danielle Huckle
Job title
Consultant Anaesthetist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02920743109
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