Glaucoma Research Optometrist — Autonomous Role

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an autonomous research optometrist within the Eye Research Unit, focusing on glaucoma and related conditions. You will work in a multidisciplinary team and contribute to high-quality ophthalmic research while increasing recruitment activity in studies.

The role collaborates with King’s College London and other medical staff, supports clinical audit, and requires engagement with protocol-led patient care and continuous

Qualifications

• Autonomous working within a research team in ophthalmology.
• Ability to assess, diagnose and contribute to treatment plans in clinics.
• Experience or ability to recruit suitable patients to research studies.
• Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams and researchers.

Responsibilities

• Provide care within specialist research clinics and own expertise areas.
• Assess, diagnose, formulate and review treatment plans for participants.
• Actively recruit appropriate patients to research clinics per protocol.
• Instruct patients on continuous course of treatment and follow-up.

Skills

Autonomous working

Clinical assessment

Patient recruitment

Team collaboration

Job description

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an autonomous research optometrist within the Eye Research Unit, focusing on glaucoma and related conditions. You will work in a multidisciplinary team and contribute to high-quality ophthalmic research while increasing recruitment activity in studies.

The role collaborates with King’s College London and other medical staff, supports clinical audit, and requires engagement with protocol-led patient care and continuous