Job summary
Applications are invited for this non-training research fellow post specialising in Medical Retina research to join the Ophthalmology Team at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Research team as a Research Fellow assisting mainly with our research trial portfolio of commercial and non-commercial studies.The postholder will be required to support the development of research projects for the Gloucestershire Diabetic Retinopathy Research Group which currently include the following studies:ALLUVIUM, BARDENAS, HORNBILL, NEON, MACUSTAR, EYE DMI, RHONE-X, AVONELLE-X, EVIAN, MEERKAT, AIDED.There will be the opportunity to develop abstracts for meetings and there may be the opportunity to have other learning opportunities within Medical Retina depending on the needs of the individual.
Main duties of the job
This position is 12 months in the first instance. The Medical Retina fellow will be expected to fully participate in departmental clinical research, help run trials, from setting up trials, help in patient recruitment, coordination and smooth delivery of trials. Other duties involve data gathering, analysis and help write up of publications and presentations. They will also help in departmental Audits ensuring completion of audit cycles.Applicants should have completed a minimum of their Foundation training (Year 1 and 2) and ST1-ST2 training in Ophthalmology and hold full registration with the General Medical Council. The post is suited to applicants who wish to pursue a career in ophthalmology and feel that their curriculum vitae needs to be enhanced by research experience.
About us
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest employer in the county and with over 8,000 staff, we are one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts for local shops, restaurants and services, access to our health and well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward and recognition schemes, exercise and activity classes and membership to our popular hospital choir.The Gloucestershire Retinal Research Group has been the largest recruiter of participants in clinical trials at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the last 2 years.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties of the PostThe successful candidate will work under the supervision of Prof Scanlon & other Medical Retina Consultants, as part of an established multi-disciplinary research projects / clinical trials team in the field of Medical retina.They would be expected to take GCP training.
Key duties will include: To participate in audits and research activities within the medical retina service including help with research trials Identify sources of funding and contribute to process of securing funds Write or contribute to publications or disseminate research findings To participate in teaching activities To participate in some clinical activities
The post is suited to applicants who wish to pursue a career in ophthalmology and feel that their curriculum vitae needs to be enhanced by research experience.
Weekly TimetableThe initial planned timetable will be for the research fellow to be based in the Gloucestershire Retinal Research Group offices at Cheltenham General Hospital on Wednesdays and with the research team at Gloucestershire
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties of the PostThe successful candidate will work under the supervision of Prof Scanlon & other Medical Retina Consultants, as part of an established multi-disciplinary research projects / clinical trials team in the field of Medical retina.They would be expected to take GCP training.
Key duties will include: To participate in audits and research activities within the medical retina service including help with research trials Identify sources of funding and contribute to process of securing funds Write or contribute to publications or disseminate research findings To participate in teaching activities To participate in some clinical activities
The post is suited to applicants who wish to pursue a career in ophthalmology and feel that their curriculum vitae needs to be enhanced by research experience.
Weekly TimetableThe initial planned timetable will be for the research fellow to be based in the Gloucestershire Retinal Research Group offices at Cheltenham General Hospital on Wednesdays and with the research team at Gloucestershire
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- oRegistered with the GMC with a Licence to practice
- oMedical degree
- oFRCOphth part 1 or MRCOphth equivalent
Desirable
- oResearch, publications, higher degree
- oResearch Experience
- Teaching Experience
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- oRegistered with the GMC with a Licence to practice
- oMedical degree
- oFRCOphth part 1 or MRCOphth equivalent
Desirable
- oResearch, publications, higher degree
- oResearch Experience
- Teaching Experience
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
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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).
