Senior Clinical Research Fellow - Knee Surgery

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health board in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Knee Surgery. This role offers the opportunity to work at a specialist level within a renowned Orthopaedic and Trauma Department. The successful candidate will engage in both clinical duties and research initiatives, contributing to the advancement of knee surgery practices. With access to university facilities and a supportive research environment, this position is ideal for those looking to enhance their expertise while serving a diverse patient population. Cardiff's vibrant culture and the scenic Vale of Glamorgan provide an enriching backdrop for both personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have completed a basic Orthopaedic Registrar training program.
• Participation in ongoing research projects is expected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinics, including review and research clinics.
• Manage lists and handle 1 or 2 research projects.
• Participate in the specialist Registrar on-call rota.

Skills

Effective written communication skills

Experience in audit

Teaching experience

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Intercalated Degree

MSc or PhD

Job description

SENIOR CLINICAL RESEARCH FELLOW IN KNEE SURGERY - (StR Higher Level)

Applications are invited for the above post commencing 5th August 2025 until 3rd February 2026.

The Orthopaedic and Trauma Department is based in the two Major Teaching Hospitals in the City of Cardiff, the Capital of Wales.

The post is attached to the Cardiff Lower Limb Arthroplasty Unit, at both the University Hospital of Wales and University Hospital Llandough, serving a local population of 500,000 and providing a tertiary referral service for a population of 1.5 million. The successful candidate will be exposed to all aspects of knee surgery. There is a fully established Research Unit, and the candidate will be expected to participate in ongoing research projects and specific research initiatives.

Candidates should ideally have completed a basic Orthopaedic Registrar training program and passed the appropriate exit examination.

Main duties of the job

• Work at specialist Registrar level and participate in the specialist Registrar on-call rota at Llandough Hospital.
• Conduct clinics, including review and research clinics.
• Manage lists, both own and supervised.
• Handle 1 or 2 research projects.
• Access university facilities; original research is encouraged.
• Duties include retrospective reviews, liaising with university departments, and screening and scoring patients.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services across 6 hospital sites. We serve around 500,000 people in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, focusing on local health and care needs while developing 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. We are committed to innovation, improvement, and leading in clinical research, working closely with staff and the community.

Cardiff, the Welsh capital, offers vibrant city life with sports, arts, and cultural attractions. The nearby Vale of Glamorgan combines beautiful countryside with a dramatic coastline, offering both urban and rural living options.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will find the full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: MBBS or equivalent
• Desirable: Intercalated Degree, MSc or PhD, Academic prizes, merits, distinctions

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Essential: Effective written communication skills
• Desirable: Experience in audit and teaching

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