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Job overview
Applications are invited from surgical staff-in-training (core level training or above) for a full-time research fellow post in ENT. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working, a commitment to a career in Ear, Nose & Throat surgery and an intention to be research-active during career.
Main duties of the job
This is a full time research post. Successful candidates will join enthusiastic and dynamic research teams comprising of clinicians, residents and research specialist nurses with ongoing projects.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Successful candidates will be expected to take part in recruitment and data collection for ongoing departmental research studies which include NIHR trials such as STEREO-VS, STARFISH, EVEREST, BEARS as well as commercial trials
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are not necessary
Person specification
Ability
Essential
- 12 months ENT experience in NHS
- GCP trained
- Progression in clinical training to core training level or above
- Commitment to team approach and multidisciplinary working
Desirable
- Commitment to a career in ENT
- Postgraduate examinations (DOHNS)
Research
Essential
- Intention to be research-active during career
Desirable
- Understanding, knowledge and experience of research in the NHS Active research interests
- Evidence of involvement in clinical trial activity in the NHS
- Laboratory research experience
Personal qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
- Flexible approach
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This advert is for Clinical Research Fellow in ENT with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in University Hospital Wales. It is listed as a Junior Medical doctor Ear, Nose and Throat role. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term). The application deadline is 14 Sep 2026.
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