Job summary
The content of the Medical Retina Clinical Research Fellowship in the Medical Retinal Service will be divided into clinical and research responsibilities determined by participants in clinical trials supervised by Catherine Egan and Adnan Tufail (consultant ophthalmologists in the medical retina service
Main duties of the job
The Fellow will be invited to joint authorship on this research and be expected to develop both their clinical and research skills in the post. The clinical sessions will be undertaken in clinics organised by the Medical Retinal Service. The post is 50% to support MacTel research sponsored by the Lowy Medical Research Institute. A proven record of clinical experience at a subspecialty level in medical retina, data analysis, retinal image analysis and publication will be required and will be expected to develop during the fellowship. The successful applicant will have the required medical license to practice in the UK with the General Medical Council (GMC), a valid visa to work in the UK and evidence of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training in order to see patients and work in a clinical research environment at Moorfields.
About us
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of eye health services in the UK and a world-class centre of excellence for ophthalmic research and education.
We have a reputation, developed over two centuries, for providing the highest quality of ophthalmic care. Our 2,300 staff are committed tosustaining and building on our pioneering legacy and ensuring we remain at the cutting edge of developments in ophthalmology.
Moorfields has contracts with more than 80 primary care trusts across thecountry, making us a truly national centre for eye care. We have recently completed the development for our 10-year clinical strategy -Our Vision of Excellence, which continues to develop our networked model of service delivery for hospital and community based care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A minimum of 1 honorary clinical sessions in medical retina clinics to identify and recruit participants for the international MacTel registry study (1 for MacTel) and other retinal disease
A minimum of 4 research or administration sessions for MacTel related studies this will vary from week to week, but will include recruitment and study visits in the clinical trials unit for the MacTel registry study and associated MacTel clinical trials or associated studies, including but not limited to retinal image analysis, visual function testing, large scale data analysis projects related to retinal disease and attendance at the 2 required laboratory meetings each week (Prof Marcus Fruttiger laboratory UCL and Prof Aaron Lee laboratory, University of Washington). Image or data analysis and participation in writing groups for publications for this work will be expected. Ad hoc and by arrangement: 1 honorary clinical session per week with Prof Adnan Tufail. This may include a medical retina clinic, or an intravitreal injection list , or a cataract surgery list to aid recruitment for approved studies in diabetic retinopathy or AMD where relevant to MacTel research e.g. as control participants or for the collection of biosamples relevant to MacTel research
Attendance at regular MR Fellows Teaching Sessions (typically 6, 1-hour sessions per week, including Fluorescein Angiography Meeting, Electrophysiology Teaching, Uveitis Teaching and Clinical / Research Tutorials) is expected
Continuous professional development (CPD) in medical retina and uveitis is expected
Evidence of GCP (good clinical practice) certification is expected.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A minimum of 1 honorary clinical sessions in medical retina clinics to identify and recruit participants for the international MacTel registry study (1 for MacTel) and other retinal disease
A minimum of 4 research or administration sessions for MacTel related studies this will vary from week to week, but will include recruitment and study visits in the clinical trials unit for the MacTel registry study and associated MacTel clinical trials or associated studies, including but not limited to retinal image analysis, visual function testing, large scale data analysis projects related to retinal disease and attendance at the 2 required laboratory meetings each week (Prof Marcus Fruttiger laboratory UCL and Prof Aaron Lee laboratory, University of Washington). Image or data analysis and participation in writing groups for publications for this work will be expected. Ad hoc and by arrangement: 1 honorary clinical session per week with Prof Adnan Tufail. This may include a medical retina clinic, or an intravitreal injection list , or a cataract surgery list to aid recruitment for approved studies in diabetic retinopathy or AMD where relevant to MacTel research e.g. as control participants or for the collection of biosamples relevant to MacTel research
Attendance at regular MR Fellows Teaching Sessions (typically 6, 1-hour sessions per week, including Fluorescein Angiography Meeting, Electrophysiology Teaching, Uveitis Teaching and Clinical / Research Tutorials) is expected
Continuous professional development (CPD) in medical retina and uveitis is expected
Evidence of GCP (good clinical practice) certification is expected.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Ophthalmology research experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing medical retina conditions
Desirable
Knowledge
Desirable
Skills
Desirable
- Laser / AntiVEGF Injections
- Previous publication records
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Ophthalmology research experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing medical retina conditions
Desirable
Knowledge
Desirable
Skills
Desirable
- Laser / AntiVEGF Injections
- Previous publication records
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).
