About this role
Job summary
The main role of the post holder will be to undertake neuro-ophthalmology research relating to optic neuritis, risk factors and outcomes. The position holder will work closely with Consultants and research staff, to support study set up activities and subsequent recruitment across 3 NHS recruiting study sites.
Main duties of the job
The post will be under the direct supervision of Dr Braithwaite. They will support the research development of other members within the team including the clinical research technician/coordinator, and other staff within the department.
The results from this project will be presented as conference abstracts and publications at study completion. The post holder will also be expected to participate in monthly departmental clinical research governance meetings. They will gain experience setting up and delivering non-commercial research studies.
About us
TheKing's College London Frost Eye Research Unitruns alongside the ophthalmology service and Medical Eye Unit service at St Thomas' hospital. Our department has a proven track record of nationally and internationally recognised research focusing on the cause and treatment of eye disease, alongside clinical expertise in the diagnosis and treatment in all sub-specialities of Ophthalmology.
The department has delivered successfully on a number of both commercial and non-commercial portfolio studies and plays a key role in driving and supporting continued recruitment within the NIHR Regional Research Delivery Network South London.
As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
The post will be based predominantly at the St Thomas' site. However, it is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at two additional NHS sites, specifically, at Moorfields Eye Hospital and at King's College Hospital, to support research activities there.
Job description Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities:
Clinical and Research
The post holder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of neuro-ophthalmology research services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, and at additional study recruitment sites in London, via Honorary appointments at partner Trusts or the KHP Research Passport.
Duties and responsibilities may include:
a)Providing clinical support for neuro-ophthalmology research projects
b)Contributing to the development overall of the research department & ophthalmology service
c)Preparing research study standard operating procedures
d)Coordinating and participating in patient and public involvement and engagement activities
e)Coordinating and monitoring research study recruitment
f)Liaising with research study participants in person, via email and via telephone, to address any queries or to provide support for study participation, e.g. administering questionnaires
g)Arranging and supporting participant sample collection (e.g. saliva)
h) Electronic medical record and imaging review and retrospective data extraction, data entry into secure platform (e.g. Redcap), data review, data cleaning, data analysis
i)Preparation of scientific/research data to be presented at internal and external meetings in relation to the programme of research where relevant
j)Preparation, or contribution to the preparation of, manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals
Training of junior and allied health professional staff:
The postholder will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff and allied health professionals in the research team who are allocated to him/her under aegis of the training plan that that postholder has agreed with their supervising consultant.
Teaching:
The postholder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students, or clinical research staff.
Clinical Governance:
All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management.
*** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive a sufficient number of applications ***
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training Essential
Full GMC Registration and a licence to practise FRCOphth Part 1 or equivalent
Desirable
Good Clinical Practice certificate Human Tissue Authority certificate
Clinical Experience Essential
Basic clinical experience equivalent to or exceeding completion of the Foundation Year 2 training program
Desirable
Able to understand clinical history, clinical signs, and assess OCT and visual field imaging parameters
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Ability to work as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Familiarity with electronic health care record systems, EPIC and/or Open Eyes and/or Medisoft Familiarity with OCT devices, and image saving and exporting processes
Research Essential
Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research Evidence of ability to attend to detail and produce high-quality work. Evidence of completion/delivery of projects High level of proficiency in use of word, power point and excel
Desirable
Evidence of previous experience supporting and/or delivering research activities Experience of use of Qualtrics and/or Redcap secure data platforms Experience of use of statistical software for data cleaning and analysis, e.g. STATA Interest or experience in patient involvement and engagement activities
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.
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 Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Thomas' Hospital
London
SE1 7EH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)