Clinical Research Fellow Higher Experimental Functional Neurosurgery

Clinical Research Fellow Higher Experimental Functional Neurosurgery Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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.

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

1. Research
2. Clinical
3. Teaching

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.

Person Specification Qualifications

• 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

Experience

• 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

• 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

• 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

• In epilepsy or Functional neurosurgery

Specialist Requirements Other Requirements

• Satisfactory immigration status for length of contract
• Satisfactory DBS Clearance
• Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)

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.

Contact Information

Advanced Neuro Therapies Research Centre and Neurosurgery Department, University Hospital of Wales