Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Clinical Research Fellow (lower) in Colorectal Surgery

The closing date is 27 April 2026

Job summary

The research duties ware to work with the colorectal research team to deliver research studies. This would involve developing grant applications, study protocols, recruitment of participants into studies and completion of trial documentation.

Candidates would require a valid GCP certificate. They would be expected to write scientific papers and be able to perform literature reviews. Support and training would be provided through the supervisors. Candidates would be expected to register for the postgraduate MD or PhD as part of this role.

the post holder will form part of the Emergency General Surgery rota for SpR. This will cover a number of on call shifts in hours and out of hours. This includes night shifts.

Main duties of the job

Please see full job description and person specification for details

The research duties ware to work with the colorectal research team to deliver research studies. This would involve developing grant applications, study protocols, recruitment of participants into studies and completion of trial documentation.

Candidates would require a valid GCP certificate. They would be expected to write scientific papers and be able to perform literature reviews. Support and training would be provided through the supervisors. Candidates would be expected to register for the postgraduate MD or PhD as part of this role.

the post holder will form part of the Emergency General Surgery rota for SpR. This will cover a number of on call shifts in hours and out of hours. This includes night shifts.

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.

Details

Date posted

30 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£46,324 to £71,814 a year This post also covers on call evening and weekend working

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-MP058.26

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oMBBS or equivalent
  • oFull GMC registration with a licence to practise

Desirable

  • oIntercalated Degree
  • oMSc or PhD
  • oAcademic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)

Experience

Essential

  • oClinical experience in Colorectal Surgery at Foundation Level
  • oEvidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance

Desirable

  • oExperience of emergency duties at middle grade level
  • oPortfolio and logbook evidence of ability to undertake a range of emergency general surgery procedures with minimal supervision.
  • oExperience of involvement in NHS Quality Improvement work

Additional Clinical Experience

Essential

  • oMRCS completed
  • oTraining to CT 2 level
  • oExperience of General Surgery

Desirable

  • Logbook evidence of undertaking appendicectomy

Skills

Essential

  • oEvidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
  • oEffective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
  • oUp to date with current medical practices
  • oAbility to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
  • oResearch and interests relevant to specialty
  • oValues aligned to those of the Health Board

Desirable

  • oAudit or quality improvement presentations
  • oPostgraduate and Undergraduate teaching experience

Personal Characteristics

Essential

  • oMotivated and efficient
  • oAble to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
  • oFlexible, caring and hard working

Desirable

  • oAbility to speak Welsh
  • oClear examples of good team behaviours

Other

Essential

  • oSatisfactory immigration / right to work status
  • oSatisfactory Occupational Health clearance
  • oSatisfactory Disclosure (DBS) check or equivalent
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • oMBBS or equivalent
  • oFull GMC registration with a licence to practise

Desirable

  • oIntercalated Degree
  • oMSc or PhD
  • oAcademic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)

Experience

Essential

  • oClinical experience in Colorectal Surgery at Foundation Level
  • oEvidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance

Desirable

  • oExperience of emergency duties at middle grade level
  • oPortfolio and logbook evidence of ability to undertake a range of emergency general surgery procedures with minimal supervision.
  • oExperience of involvement in NHS Quality Improvement work

Additional Clinical Experience

Essential

  • oMRCS completed
  • oTraining to CT 2 level
  • oExperience of General Surgery

Desirable

  • Logbook evidence of undertaking appendicectomy

Skills

Essential

  • oEvidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
  • oEffective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
  • oUp to date with current medical practices
  • oAbility to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
  • oResearch and interests relevant to specialty
  • oValues aligned to those of the Health Board

Desirable

  • oAudit or quality improvement presentations
  • oPostgraduate and Undergraduate teaching experience

Personal Characteristics

Essential

  • oMotivated and efficient
  • oAble to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
  • oFlexible, caring and hard working

Desirable

  • oAbility to speak Welsh
  • oClear examples of good team behaviours

Other

Essential

  • oSatisfactory immigration / right to work status
  • oSatisfactory Occupational Health clearance
  • oSatisfactory Disclosure (DBS) check or equivalent

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).

Additional information

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 of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Colorectal Consultant Surgeon

Professor Julie Cornish

julie.cornish@wales.nhs.uk

02921843935

Details

Date posted

30 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£46,324 to £71,814 a year This post also covers on call evening and weekend working

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-MP058.26

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW


Supporting documents

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