If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you! NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow
Main area Genetics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Part time (0.5 WTE)) Hours Part time - 20 hours per week Job ref 273-DC-0274 Site Moorfields Eye Hospital Clinical Trials Unit Town London Salary £47,436.14 Plus £10,100 Research Supplement pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/02/2025 23:59 Moorfields - A global leader in Ophthalmology We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education. With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world. This is an exciting time to join Moorfields. The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care. Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden. The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time. Job overview
The post will suit a person wishing to develop a career in clinical research as they will attain cutting-edge experience of how to run a clinical trial. The successful candidate will be bright, independent and highly motivated, but willing and able to work effectively as part of a team. The post-holder will be based in the Clinical Research Facility at Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology. He/she will acquire expertise in the use and interpretation of a range of psychophysical assessments including microperimetry and detailed colour vision assessments, and imaging studies including fundus photography, autofluorescence imaging, and high-resolution optical coherence tomography. Main duties of the job
The post-holder will be expected to: Collect clinical data (including history, examination findings, any investigations) and collate in a custom-designed database. Work collaboratively with other members of the research team and clinical staff. Recruit and co-ordinate patients for a clinical trial. Organise, maintain and analyse project data. Data analysis to understand the genotype-phenotype correlations. Responsibility for clinical data management and liaison with the lead investigator. Active participation in other ongoing research projects. Achieve goals, agreed in discussions with their line manager. Present the results of the project in national and international meetings. Prepare the results of the project for publication. Perform any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post, the title of the post and its grading as requested by their line manager. Undertake patient and public involvement exercises to promote the disease and the research. Working for our organisation
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer: Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement. Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme. Free 24/7 independent counselling service. Learning and development opportunities. Easy and quick transport links. A range of attractive benefits and discounts. Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes. Free Pilates classes. Full support and training to develop your skills. Flexible working friendly organization. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post-holder will be part of an innovative research team led by Professor Mariya Moosajee, Professor of Molecular Ophthalmology at UCL and Consultant Ophthalmologist in the Genetic Service at Moorfields Eye Hospital. The principle aim for this post will be to facilitate research in Stargardt disease. The individual will be involved in the detailed phenotyping of patients with ABCA4 retinopathy to identify suitable participants for the clinical trial and establish the natural history. They will also see the recruited trial patients at their screening, baseline and follow-up visits. He/she will have the opportunity to publish scientific papers, and potentially register for a higher degree such as a PhD at UCL with full academic support. In addition, the post-holder will also have exposure to genetic eye disease clinics (both paediatric and adult) during their placement. He/she will acquire expertise in the use and interpretation of a range of psychophysical assessments including microperimetry and detailed colour vision assessments, and imaging studies including fundus photography, autofluorescence imaging, and high-resolution optical coherence tomography. Whilst experience in some of these techniques would be an advantage, full training will be provided where necessary, so candidates lacking direct experience in these areas but having the necessary background skills and showing technical aptitude are also encouraged to apply. Person specification
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. FRCOphth. Full GMC Registration (with a Licence to Practice) or be eligible for GMC Registration. Ophthalmology research experience. FURTHER TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE
Completion of Specialist Ophthalmology Training or Equivalent. Completion of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) course in the last two years. EXPERIENCE
Undertaken a natural history study in IRDs. Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond. Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at
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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.
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