Job summary
The post is for an individual with a research focus and experience in Medical Retina. It consists of 9 fixed sessions of which 7 are within ICORG (Imperial College Ophthalmology Research Group) Clinical Research Facility located at the Western Eye Hospital and 2 within the Medical Retinal Service in Ophthalmology at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The applicant could be employed to work at The Western Eye Hospital, Marylebone Road, London NW1 5YE or Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London W6.
The ICORG portion of the post (7) is funded from grants received by ICORG and is suitable for a medically qualified ophthalmologist with an interest in clinical research, and the opportunities associated with working in an ophthalmic clinical research facility.
The Medical Retina Fellow portion of the post (2) is funded through an initiative to increase capacity of healthcare injectors in the service to meet the increasing demands of the service.
Main duties of the job
The fellow will allocate their time between clinical care and research activities with a focus on ophthalmology, ensuring high-quality patient care while engaging in innovative research. The distribution of responsibilities is designed to provide flexibility and accommodate the fellow's interests and career goals.
Please refer to the job description for more details.
About us
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Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality care to ophthalmology patients in accordance with best practices and clinical standards.
- Maintain GMC specialist registration and remain medically qualified.
- Develop and sustain the competencies necessary to perform all duties effectively.
- Ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
- Engage patients in shared decision-making regarding their care and respond appropriately to their views and preferences.
Research and Clinical Trials
- Design and execute a personal clinical research project in collaboration with the principal supervisor.
- Recruit participants for ICORG clinical trials and assess patients involved in these trials as agreed with the principal supervisor.
- Manage clinical appointments for trial patients, conduct comprehensive ophthalmic examinations (e.g., slit lamp examination, VA/BCVA, GAT, gonioscopy, OCT, OCTA, and other imaging), and ensure accurate data entry into trial databases.
- Collaborate with colleagues at other institutions on original research tasks, as directed by the principal supervisor.
Clinical Research Project Management
- Lead multiple clinical research projects aligned with ICORG's objectives, focusing on innovative biomarkers in glaucoma and AMD (e.g., DARC).
- Responsibilities include protocol development, Ethics and R&D applications, statistical methodologies, and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with clinical research protocols, data management standards, and participant care quality.
- Participate in project feasibility assessments, grant writing, and the preparation of research documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality care to ophthalmology patients in accordance with best practices and clinical standards.
- Maintain GMC specialist registration and remain medically qualified.
- Develop and sustain the competencies necessary to perform all duties effectively.
- Ensure prompt attendance at agreed direct clinical care Programmed Activities.
- Engage patients in shared decision-making regarding their care and respond appropriately to their views and preferences.
Research and Clinical Trials
- Design and execute a personal clinical research project in collaboration with the principal supervisor.
- Recruit participants for ICORG clinical trials and assess patients involved in these trials as agreed with the principal supervisor.
- Manage clinical appointments for trial patients, conduct comprehensive ophthalmic examinations (e.g., slit lamp examination, VA/BCVA, GAT, gonioscopy, OCT, OCTA, and other imaging), and ensure accurate data entry into trial databases.
- Collaborate with colleagues at other institutions on original research tasks, as directed by the principal supervisor.
Clinical Research Project Management
- Lead multiple clinical research projects aligned with ICORG's objectives, focusing on innovative biomarkers in glaucoma and AMD (e.g., DARC).
- Responsibilities include protocol development, Ethics and R&D applications, statistical methodologies, and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with clinical research protocols, data management standards, and participant care quality.
- Participate in project feasibility assessments, grant writing, and the preparation of research documents.
Person Specification
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Desirable
- Publications in peer Reviewed ophthalmic journals. Current research Projects.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- Experience of working in ophthalmology
- Experience in clinical trials
- Competence in medical retina and glaucoma examination
- Evidence of previous research, audit or quality improvement activity commensurate with stage in career
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Relevent experience in specialty/sub specialty
Essential
- Experience in medical retina, and oGeneral ophthalmology and achieved specific Royal College of Ophthalmologists ST
Desirable
- Presentations/Poster/ Publications in Ophthalmology Knowledge of medical statistics
Clincial Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage medical retinal problems.
- Ability to perform retinal laser, intravitreal injection and other retinal treatments.
Person Specification
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Desirable
- Publications in peer Reviewed ophthalmic journals. Current research Projects.
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- Experience of working in ophthalmology
- Experience in clinical trials
- Competence in medical retina and glaucoma examination
- Evidence of previous research, audit or quality improvement activity commensurate with stage in career
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Relevent experience in specialty/sub specialty
Essential
- Experience in medical retina, and oGeneral ophthalmology and achieved specific Royal College of Ophthalmologists ST
Desirable
- Presentations/Poster/ Publications in Ophthalmology Knowledge of medical statistics
Clincial Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage medical retinal problems.
- Ability to perform retinal laser, intravitreal injection and other retinal treatments.
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).
