Job Description

The post will suit a person wishing to develop a career in clinical research as they will attain cutting-edge experience of how to run a clinical translational research. The successful candidate will be bright, independent and highly motivated, but willing and able to work effectively as part of a team.



The post-holder will be based in the Clinical Research Facility at Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology. He/she will acquire expertise in the use and interpretation of a range of psychophysical assessments including microperimetry and detailed colour vision assessments, and imaging studies including fundus photography, autofluorescence imaging, and high-resolution optical coherence tomography. They will also work on stem cell and robotic translational studies.Lyndon da c

The post-holder will be expected to:

Collect clinical data (including history, examination findings, any investigations) and collate in a custom-designed database.



Work collaboratively with other members of the research team and clinical



Recruit and co-ordinate patients for a clinical trials



Organise, maintain and analyse project data



Data analysis to understand the genotype-phenotype correlations



Responsibility for clinical data management and liaison with the lead investigator



Active participation in other ongoing research projects



Achieve goals, agreed in discussions with their line manager



Present the results of the project in national and international meetings



Prepare the results of the project for publication



Perform any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post, the title of the post and its grading as requested by their line manager



Undertake patient and public involvement exercises to promote the disease and the research



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 organization



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



The post-holder will be part of an innovative research team led by Professor Lyndon da Cruz, Professor of Retinal and Stem cell transplantation surgery at UCL and Consultant Ophthalmologist in the Vitreoretinal Surgery Service at Moorfields Eye Hospital. The principle aim for this post will be to facilitate research in cell transplantation for retinal and macular degenerations. They will also work on the integration of cell delivery systems with innovative robotic surgical devices to add precision to retinal cell transplantation.



He/she will have the opportunity to publish scientific papers, and potentially register for a higher degree such as a PhD at UCL with full academic support. In addition, the post-holder will also have exposure to Vitreoretinal clinics and the VR operating theatres though there is no surgical training or operating associated with this position.

The post-holder will be expected to:

Assist in the arrangement of large and small animal operating trials



Work collaboratively with other members of the research team and clinical



Recruit and co-ordinate patients for a clinical trial if necessary



Organise, maintain and analyse project data



Responsibility for clinical data management and liaison with the lead investigator



Participate in weekly laboratory meetings



Active participation in other ongoing research projects



Achieve goals, agreed in discussions with their line manager



Present the results of the project in national and international meetings



Prepare the results of the project for publication



Perform any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post, the title of the post and its grading as requested by their line manager



Undertake patient and public involvement exercises to promote the disease and the research