Clinical Research Fellow Higher Experimental Functional Neurosurgery
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. Professor Gray as Cardiff University’s Professor of Functional Neurosurgery is the academic lead in neurosurgery in Wales with principal interests in basic and clinical stem cell research related to brain repair, and gene and cell-based therapies for neurological disease.
For further information on this post please refer to the Job Advert attachement
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Research Fellowship will be based within the Department of Neurosurgery at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW). For the research aspect of this post the appointee will be located at UHW and CUBRIC, home to one of Europe’s most powerful brain scanners, depending upon the needs of your research project and as guided by your supervisor.For the clinical duties, you will be located at the UHW neurosurgery department.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Post
The Clinical Research Fellow will be involved in supporting current gene therapy surgical trials at UHW. They will also be required to undertake an original piece of research in neurosciences mainly focused on investigating gene and drug delivery to the human brain for a wide variety of brain diseases, under the supervision of Professor William Gray, and other investigators across advanced imaging, engineering and biosciences as appropriate.It is possible for this work to become part of a submission for a higher degree (PhD) to Cardiff University dependent on acquiring further funding.
Key Responsibilities: -
Research
Clinical
Teaching
For further information on this post please refer to the Job Advert attachement
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, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer.Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- 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
- Academic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)
Experience
Essential criteria- 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
Essential criteria- 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
- Audit
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Teaching
Attitude, Aptitudes & Personal Characteristics
Essential criteria- 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
Additional Clinical Experience
Desirable criteria- In epilepsy or Functional neurosurgery
Specialist Requirements
Desirable criteria- Functional Neurosurgery
Other Requirments
Essential criteria- 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. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where diversity is celebrated.We aim to create a working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential no matter their disability, sex, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity or marriage and civil partnership status.
We are keen to break down barriers in the UHB, and encourage applications from under-represented groups.
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. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
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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, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK.If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.