Clinical Research Fellow

Kings College Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Research Fellow in Ophthalmology to support groundbreaking clinical trials at a leading hospital. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage in innovative research, contribute to the treatment of retinal diseases, and work alongside a dedicated team of professionals. The position encourages further academic development, including the pursuit of a research MD or PhD, making it ideal for those passionate about advancing their careers in medical research. Join a vibrant institution that values your contributions and fosters professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent with GMC registration required.
• Experience as a specialist trainee in ophthalmology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical trials investigating retinal disease treatments.
• Work towards publication of high-quality clinical research papers.

Skills

Clinical ophthalmology experience

Statistics

Research methodology

Competent to work without direct supervision

Education

MB BS (or equivalent)

UK National Training Number in Ophthalmology

MRCOphth (or equivalent)

Job description

NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow

Main area: Ophthalmology

Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Clinical Research Fellow

Contract: 24 months (Fixed term)

Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week

Job ref: 213-CORP-6883935

Employer: King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: King's College Hospital

Town: London

Salary: £61,825 - £70,425 per annum, + London zone £2,162 per annum

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 06/01/2025 23:59

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1.7 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London.

Job overview

The appointee will support clinical trials investigating the treatment of retinal disease under the supervision of Prof Tim Jackson. The appointee will be based at King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill. The post is for one to three years. The appointee will be encouraged to enrol for a higher degree such as a research MD or PhD. The appointee will be expected to offer administrative and clinical support to existing and new commercial and non-commercial clinical trials. Clinical trials will be based mainly or entirely at Denmark Hill, in one of the UK’s leading centres for commercial retinal research, and part of a leading UK Academic Health Sciences Centre. The appointee may be required to travel to other recruiting trial sites. It is required that the appointee works towards publication of high-quality clinical or experimental research papers.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

This post is designed for an ophthalmologist wishing to undertake at least a year of clinical research, but ideally the candidate would stay for longer, and work towards a research MD or PhD in Retinal Research.

Clinical Responsibilities

The post-holder will report to Prof Tim Jackson as academic and clinical supervisor and work alongside the trial team including study coordinator, study manager, research manager, nurses, orthoptists, medical photographers, doctors, and other staff.

The level of appointment will reflect prior clinical experience but is likely to be at the ST2-3 level, without overtime. The indicative timetable shown below may change during the course of the year.

Working for our organisation

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder may be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and well-being and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital, in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with this post.

To observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations.

To observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.

To be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• MB BS (or equivalent) & Registration with the GMC
• Hold a UK National Training Number in Ophthalmology and be working, or have experience working, as a specialist trainee in ophthalmology
• MRCOphth (or equivalent) or other degrees/qualifications

Knowledge and Experience and Skills

• Clinical ophthalmology experience
• Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate
• Statistics, research methodology or other relevant courses or diplomas