Paediatric Neurology Clinical Research Fellow

Job summary

Clinical Research Fellow in Paediatric Neurology

A new opportunity has arisen for an outstanding candidate to work on and support cutting edge paediatric and neuroscience clinical trials at the Children and Young Adults' Research Unit, Noah's Ark Children's Hospital for Wales.

The candidate will also support research at Cardiff University's Brain Imaging Research Centre (CUBRIC). CUBRIC provides access to state-of-the-art brain scanning technologies, including structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI and fMRI), electro- and magneto-encephalography (EEG and MEG), and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).The Children's Hospital is part of Cardiff and Vale University teaching health board with close links to Cardiff University. The University boasts a high profile teaching, research and development role within the UK and abroad. Together we are training the next generation of medical professionals. Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board offers an extensive range of Regional Medical and Surgical Specialties for children in Wales, including Cardiology, Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Haematology-Oncology, Endocrinology, Immunology, Metabolic Medicine, Palliative Care, Paediatric Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Spinal Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Audiology.

Main duties of the job

Cardiff and Vale uHB is situated in a vibrant easily accessible part of Wales which combines the best of City life, coast and countryside all within easy reach. An exceptional quality of life can be achieved with affordable housing in the locality good schools and excellent sporting and cultural events at venues such as the Millennium stadium and the Millennium Centre and a range of others.References will be required to cover a minimum of three years of previous employment and/or training. A satisfactory disclosure check will be required of the successful applicant. The UHW reserves the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates apply.

In view of Border Immigration Agency regulations, all applicants must state their current immigration status including expiry dates.

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 focussed 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 ourvision 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, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.