Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Director of Discovery

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Job summary

Our academic output across Moorfields and our primary academic collaborator, UCL, was the highest globally in ophthalmology when last assessed. It is within this fantastic historical context, coupled with the evolving possibilities arising from health data research that we are seeking to further develop our capabilities with the appointment of a Director of discovery, who will be key to the successful implementation of the organisation's strategy and help us to work collaboratively to optimise our discovery portfolio.

An executive search exercise is being undertaken by Perrett Laver in parallel with the public advertisement of the post.

Main duties of the job

The Director of Discovery is an executive member of the Trust Board, responsible for continuing, further improving and scaling our world-renowned research across the entire Moorfields system, and disseminating this locally, nationally and internationally.

Their remit will encompass the full spectrum of healthcare innovation delivered through a network of partnerships, foremost with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology (IoO) and extending across public and private sectors globally. Moorfields Eye Hospital and the IoO are amongst the most productive clinical academic collaborations in the world.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the Moorfields agenda and help contribute to the discovery agenda internationally.

Candidates will offer a track record of achievement in research and development and spread and adoption of innovation. They will ideally have a deep understanding of the UK health research landscape across NHS and university sectors, substantial knowledge of the national health research policy framework and experience of spread and adoption and of commercialisation.

They will possess excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including senior NHS and university leaders, academics, major funding bodies and industry.

About us

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 organisation

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Date posted

06 August 2024

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

Depending on experience Dependant on Experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

273-DC-9805

Job locations

City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

Job description

Job responsibilities

We work with a wide range of partners, including the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology (IoO) our main academic partner, our two charities Moorfields Eye Charity, who are a major supporter of both Moorfields Eye Hospital and IoO, and the Friends of Moorfields as well as other academic partners, the wider sight loss sector and external commercial partners.

We are committed to reducing inequalities in eye care access and outcomes through innovating and collaborating to implement improvements in eye care at scale. We are committed to working in partnership with academic and clinical colleagues across the UK and internationally.

Our commitment to equity is at the heart of our organisational culture. The trust's aspiration for equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is a culture that enables all staff and patients to feel welcome and be respected and supports staff in realising their potential while helping patients achieve the best possible health outcomes. We are deeply committed to continuing to strengthen the diversity of our organisation. This is an inclusive and open process, and we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Substantial knowledge of the national health research economy, knowledge of and/or involvement with researchers, research activities, structure
Knowledge of the medical charity sector, especially in the context of ophthalmic research / experience of fund-raising

Experience

Essential

Significant NHS and / or University leadership and management experience
Experience of research commercialisation / industry engagement

Education

Essential

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field

Desirable

Formal leadership training / mentorship

Person Specification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

Substantial knowledge of the national health research economy, knowledge of and/or involvement with researchers, research activities, structure
Knowledge of the medical charity sector, especially in the context of ophthalmic research / experience of fund-raising

Experience

Essential

Significant NHS and / or University leadership and management experience
Experience of research commercialisation / industry engagement

Education

Essential

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field

Desirable

Formal leadership training / mentorship

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

City Road

London

EC1V 2PD

Employer's website

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)