Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in Wales is seeking a full-time Research Fellow in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to teamwork and a career in gastroenterology, intending to be research-active. The role offers the opportunity to join dynamic research teams and develop skills in clinical trials, with a competitive salary ranging from £46,324 to £71,814. The position is based at the University Hospital of Wales, starting on 2nd February 2026.

Qualifications

• Commitment to a career in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy.
• Intention to participate in research.
• Prior experience in multi-disciplinary working.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery and uplift of clinical trial activity.
• Join research teams comprising of clinicians and research nurses.
• Participate in recruitment and data collection.

Skills

Commitment to team approach

Counselling and communication skills

Progression in clinical training to core training level or above

Intention to be research-active

Education

MBBS Or Equivalent

GMC Registration (Full License to Practice)

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited from medicine staff-in-training (core level training or above) for a full-time research fellow post in gastroenterology and endoscopy.

Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working, a commitment to a career in gastroenterology and endoscopy and an intention to be research-active during career.

The post will commence on 2nd February 2026 and be for one year in the first instance.

Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board is situated in a vibrant easily accessible part of Wales which combines the best of City life, coast and countryside all within easy reach. The attractive Welsh coastline and Brecon Beacons National Park are also a convenient day trip away.

A Disclosure Check will be required of the successful candidates.

Further information is available from Dr Tom Pembroke and Dr Dharmaraj Durai (please include both on email)

E-mails: [e-mail] and [e-mail]

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

Application Forms will not be accepted after the final closing date.

NHS JOBS

Closing Date: 14 September 2025

Main duties of the job

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (C&V UHB) aims to be a leading international centre for research, significantly increasing the amount of research available to its patients and cultivating future Principal Investigators (PIs).

To achieve these goals, the Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy post is designed to:o Support delivery and uplift of clinical trial activity within C&V UHB'sGastroenterology and Endoscopy department.o Equip the postholder with practical experience and education in setting up anddelivering clinical trials.o Support the postholder's personal development objectives through other educational activities during the fellowship.

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

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£46,324 to £71,814 a year Per Annumn

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-MP141.25

Job locations

University Hospital of Wales

Heath Park

Cardiff

CF14 4XW

Job description Job responsibilities

This is a full time research post. No clinical commitments as outlined in this job description.

Please note that clinical duties undertaken should be agreed with your research supervisor and not be outside the scope of your clinical competence and grade of training.

All work undertaken for all services provided by the department within a flexible working week will not be in excess of the 48 hour/week EWTDregulations.

RESEARCH - successful candidates will join enthusiastic and dynamic research teams comprising of clinicians, residents and research specialist nurses with ongoing commercial and non-commercial Gastroenterology and Endoscopy research projects. Successful candidates will be expected to take part in recruitment and data collection for ongoing Gastroenterology and Endoscopy research studies.CLINICAL RESEARCH FACILITY (CRF) - successful candidates will provide clinical cover for any research studies pertaining to their subspecialty that involve the patient clinical trial journey taking them via the CRF.

Candidates must be GCP (Good Clinical Practice) trained.

CARDIFF & VALE RESEARCH FELLOW PROGRAMME - all successfulcandidates will automatically become part of the Research Fellow Programme inCardiff & Vale.

A fellow would be supported to attend departmental teaching and training sessions where possible on further discussion with the clinical director.

Job description Job responsibilities

This is a full time research post. No clinical commitments as outlined in this job description.

Please note that clinical duties undertaken should be agreed with your research supervisor and not be outside the scope of your clinical competence and grade of training.

All work undertaken for all services provided by the department within a flexible working week will not be in excess of the 48 hour/week EWTDregulations.

RESEARCH - successful candidates will join enthusiastic and dynamic research teams comprising of clinicians, residents and research specialist nurses with ongoing commercial and non-commercial Gastroenterology and Endoscopy research projects. Successful candidates will be expected to take part in recruitment and data collection for ongoing Gastroenterology and Endoscopy research studies.CLINICAL RESEARCH FACILITY (CRF) - successful candidates will provide clinical cover for any research studies pertaining to their subspecialty that involve the patient clinical trial journey taking them via the CRF.

Candidates must be GCP (Good Clinical Practice) trained.

CARDIFF & VALE RESEARCH FELLOW PROGRAMME - all successfulcandidates will automatically become part of the Research Fellow Programme inCardiff & Vale.

A fellow would be supported to attend departmental teaching and training sessions where possible on further discussion with the clinical director.

Person Specification Ability Essential

• Commitment to team approach and multidisciplinary working
• Counselling and communication skills
• Progression in clinical training to core training level or above
• Commitment to a career in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Desirable

• Computing skills
• Postgraduate examinations eg. MRCP Part 1/2

Research Essential

• Intention to be research-active during career

Desirable

• Active research interests
• Understanding, knowledge and experience of research in the NHS
• A realistic and deliverable proposal for a personal project, to be undertaken during the fellowship

Personal Qualities Essential

• Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone

Desirable

• Flexible approach

Qualifications Essential

• MBBS Or Equivalent
• GMC Registration (Full License to Practice)

Person Specification Ability Essential

• Commitment to team approach and multidisciplinary working
• Counselling and communication skills
• Progression in clinical training to core training level or above
• Commitment to a career in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Desirable

• Computing skills
• Postgraduate examinations eg. MRCP Part 1/2

Research Essential

• Intention to be research-active during career

Desirable

• Active research interests
• Understanding, knowledge and experience of research in the NHS
• A realistic and deliverable proposal for a personal project, to be undertaken during the fellowship

Personal Qualities Essential

• Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone

Desirable

• Flexible approach

Qualifications Essential

• MBBS Or Equivalent
• GMC Registration (Full License to 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.

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)