About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited from surgical staff-in-training (core level training or above) for a full-time research fellow post in ENT. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working, a commitment to a career in Ear, Nose & Throat surgery and an intention to be research-active during career.
Main duties of the job
This is a full time research post. Successful candidates will join enthusiastic and dynamic research teams comprising of clinicians, residents and research specialist nurses with ongoing projects.
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Successful candidates will be expected to take part in recruitment and data collection for ongoing departmental research studies which include NIHR trials such as STEREO-VS, STARFISH, EVEREST, BEARS as well as commercial trials
Person Specification
Ability Essential
12 months ENT experience in NHS GCP trained Progression in clinical training to core training level or above Commitment to team approach and multidisciplinary working
Desirable
Commitment to a career in ENT Postgraduate examinations (DOHNS)
Research Essential
Intention to be research-active during career
Desirable
Understanding, knowledge and experience of research in the NHS Active research interests Evidence of involvement in clinical trial activity in the NHS Laboratory research experience
Personal qualities Essential
Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone Flexible approach
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 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address University Hospital Wales
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)