Do you enjoy working in an exciting and busy environment? We have an opportunity for a fixed term appointment for a Clinical Research Fellow in Transplantation. Excellent opportunities are available to pursue research within the scope currently being undertaken in the Department and that of interest to the individual.
This post in particular has a stronger research commitment with dedicated time for its conduct. Depending on the career pathway of the successful applicant they will be expected to complete a research project and research papers by the end of the placement. The appointee will be encouraged to register, if applicable and suitably qualified, for a higher degree with the Cardiff University MD or PhD after an initial period. The primary research project attached to this post will be focused on non-invasive markers of rejection and the role of antibody production in the outcome of pancreas transplantation. The postholder will be co-responsible for the everyday running of appropriate clinical trials in the unit under appropriate supervision. The research projects could be a national collaboration and therefore the post might require some travelling to the collaborators Units.
Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to contact Prof Asderakis prior to application, on 02921 843772 or email
[email protected].
This is a mixed research and clinical post designed to offer opportunity for research, training in all aspect of transplantation, support the National Organ Retrieval component of the Cardiff Transplant team and also ensure compliance with the new contract for resident doctors in Wales. The holder of this post along with 3 NTN trainees, 3 clinical fellows and 1 other Research Fellow colleagues will provide out of hours cover for the Transplant Unit under the direct supervision of the Transplant Consultant on call. Depending on experience and following training in all aspects of DBD and DCD abdominal organ retrieval (liver, pancreas and kidneys), the postholder will also participate in an appropriate rota to cover Organ Retrieval. Training in machine perfusion of kidneys will be also provided. The daytime duties include in-patient care of transplant and access surgery patients. Each Research Fellow is expected to participate in a set number of clinics and theatre sessions on a rotational basis and devote significant time to research.
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 our vision 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, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
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