About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work in the award-winning research unit within Ophthalmology at Central Middlesex Hospital. The research unit was inaugurated in April 2017 and has delivered multiple phase 1-4 research trials and investigator-led research studies within retina. We are seeking a Clinical Research Fellow to work within an established research team on 2 dedicated investigator-led research projects. There will also be a requirement to support recruiting participants into multi-centre clinical trials in geographic atrophy, diabetic retinal diseases and other retinovascular disorders.
Main duties of the job
Conduct pre-specified observational retina research projects. Supported and supervised to be involved in protocol development, ethics submission, participant recruitment, publication and dissemination of the results of the study. Support recruitment into academic and industry NIHR portfolio studies in medical retina. Attend retina (medical and surgical clinics), intravitreal clinics and have an alternate week laser session Contribute creating presentations for medical students and allied health professionals.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description Job responsibilities
Supported and supervised to be involved in protocol development, ethics submission, participant recruitment, publication and dissemination of the results of the study. Conduct pre-specified observational retina research projects. Support recruitment into academic and industry NIHR portfolio studies in medical retina. Attend retina (medical and surgical clinics), intravitreal clinics and have an alternate week laser session Contribute creating presentations for medical students and allied health professionals.
To be considered for this role you will be medically qualified, GMC registered with a valid licence to practice and a Member or Fellow, of a relevant Royal College (or equivalent). You will also need a good grounding in clinical medicine, experience in medical retina and excellent communication and organisational skills. Experience in scientific writing and statistics will be looked upon favourably
The post is full time fixed term for 12 months, with possibility to extend.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification Essential
GMC registration NHS work experience
Desirable
Higher degree`
Further training, knowledge and skills Essential
Knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy and common retinal diseases. Knowledge of service evaluation and research methodology Excellent communication skills with patients and colleagues Research/service evaluation publications
Desirable
Experience with protocol writing and ethics submissions
Clinical Skills Essential
Ability to manage general ophthalmology emergencies (ST3+ equivalent)
Management Skills Desirable
Management course
Clinical Governance Essential
Understanding of clinical governance Participation in audit.
Desirable
Development of guidelines
Teaching & Training Essential
Experience of teaching and training ophthalmic trainees or medical students or nurses, orthoptists or other allied health professionals
Language Essential
Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
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.
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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 London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Central Middlesex Hospital
Acton Lane
London
NW107NS
Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)