Job summary
Great Ormond Street Hospital is seeking a passionate Ophthalmic Imaging Scientist to support groundbreaking paediatric research. This is a 24-month fixed-term role working in partnership with UCL's Institute of Child Health. This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on ophthalmic imaging with cutting-edge clinical research.
You'll deliver high-quality ophthalmic imaging and help coordinate clinical research studies focused on children with rare and complex conditions. Working within the UK's only paediatric Biomedical Research Centre, you'll collaborate with world-class clinicians, scientists, and researchers.
Key responsibilities include acquiring and interpreting ophthalmic images, maintaining accurate records, and assisting in study design and delivery, including contributing to the development of protocols and SOPs. You'll contribute to research that drives real-world change in children's healthcare.
We're looking for someone with experience in paediatric ophthalmic imaging, strong communication skills, and a keen interest in clinical research.
Applicants who are already registered as a Clinical Scientist with the Health & Care Professions Council on commencement of the post will be recruited as a Band 7 Clinical Scientist.If further training and experience is required, this role will be a Band 6 pre-registration scientist development role until the relevant competency (HCPC) has been achieved
Join a team where inclusion, innovation, and patient care come first.
Main duties of the job
- Work closely with scientists currently employed in GOSH Sight & Sound / UCL GOS ICH to develop and perform the ophthalmic imaging work for methods and standards that will ultimately lead to clinical services
- Provide timely information and reports to reflect recruitment of patients to research including timely entry to EDGE / CPMS according to team processes
- Obtain informed consent from participants in line with Trust policy and research protocol
- To participate in meetings with other members of staff, clinicians and staff from other scientific disciplines as required including an annual appraisal
- To maintain an up to date and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant literature and service development
- To maintain a personal record of all training and development
- To follow established procedures and protocols
About us
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we'll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women's networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree in Biomedical sciences or related subject
- Appropriate Postgraduate Degree or relevant experience
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Clinical Scientist Registration Certificate or relevant experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK Policy Framework for Health & Social Care, International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP)
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Skilled in the acquisition of paediatric ophthalmic imaging across multiple modalities
- Familiar with anterior segment OCT image acquisition
- Able to establish and validate new tests including ability to troubleshoot. Willing to adapt to changes in methodology
- Computer literate, including management of imaging databases, and analytical software
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing (by email and by appropriate documentation)
Desirable
- Familiar with analysis of anterior segment OCT images
- Able to write standardised operating protocols
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable postgraduate experience in an ophthalmic imaging service
- Extensive knowledge of paediatric ophthalmic imaging and the techniques applied
Desirable
- Previous involvement in ophthalmic clinical research
- Evidence of supervising/training other staff
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- Degree in Biomedical sciences or related subject
- Appropriate Postgraduate Degree or relevant experience
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Clinical Scientist Registration Certificate or relevant experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of UK Policy Framework for Health & Social Care, International Conference on Harmonisation/Good Clinical Practice (ICH/GCP)
Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Skilled in the acquisition of paediatric ophthalmic imaging across multiple modalities
- Familiar with anterior segment OCT image acquisition
- Able to establish and validate new tests including ability to troubleshoot. Willing to adapt to changes in methodology
- Computer literate, including management of imaging databases, and analytical software
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing (by email and by appropriate documentation)
Desirable
- Familiar with analysis of anterior segment OCT images
- Able to write standardised operating protocols
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable postgraduate experience in an ophthalmic imaging service
- Extensive knowledge of paediatric ophthalmic imaging and the techniques applied
Desirable
- Previous involvement in ophthalmic clinical research
- Evidence of supervising/training other staff
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
