# Clinical Research Fellow in Transplantation > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-research-fellow-in-transplantation/478da581-2a6a-4a1c-8a84-bb46eda13f26 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-research-fellow-in-transplantation/478da581-2a6a-4a1c-8a84-bb46eda13f26.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cardiff and Vale University Health Board - **Town:** Cardiff - **Region:** Cardiff - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** General Surgery - **Grade:** Junior - **Salary:** £56,925 - £80,730 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 1 year (English) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week (Plus On-calls) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-02T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-18T13:33:44.060Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cardiff/Cardiff/Cardiff_Vale_University_Health_Board/Renal_Transplantation/Renal_Transplantation-v8042454 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8042454?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://cavuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview 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 \[email protected\]. ### Main duties of the job 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents ## Job Details 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 \[email protected\]. ## Job Description 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. ## Responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Full SHO (ST1 and ST2) rotation or equivalent programme abroad completed. **Desirable** - Previous SpR Level Surgical Experience - MRCS ### Qualifications **Essential** - MBBS or equivalent **Desirable** - Intercalated degree, MSc , Academic Excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions, etc) ### Special Interests **Essential** - Interest in General Surgery, Transplantation Surgery and Research ### Other requirements **Essential** - Current GMC certificate with a licence to practise, satisfactory immigration status for length of contract, satisfactory health clearance, satisfactory DBS clearance ### Attitude & aptitude **Essential** - Motivated and efficient, able to demonstrate relatability to patients, staff and medical colleagues, flexible, caring and hard-working, ability to work as part of a team **Desirable** - Good time management ### Skills, knowledge & abilities **Essential** - Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, up to date with current medical practices **Desirable** - Audit, teaching ## Documents - [english (pdf, 334.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10388719) - [cardiff visitor guide (pdf, 26.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1104) - [functional requirements crf (pdf, 720.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10331235) - [croeso i fwrdd iechyd prifysgol caerdydd a’r fro (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2422) - [guidance notes for applicants - medical & dental (pdf, 288.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1106) - [welcome to cardiff and vale university health board (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2421) - [shaping our future wellbeing strategy 2023-35 (english) (pdf, 992.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1107) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.