Glaucoma Surgical Trials Fellow

Moorfields Eye Hospital, London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-Cost Area Supplement

NHS Pension Scheme

Free counselling service

Job summary

Moorfields Eye Hospital invites applications for the post of Glaucoma Surgical Trials Fellow based at Moorfields Eye Hospital at City Road. The post is to begin as soon as possible on a full-time basis, and we are seeking a candidate who wishes to improve their knowledge and skills in glaucoma management and wishes to play an integral role in glaucoma surgical trials research.

Applicants should have completed or be close to completing their ophthalmology training program and preference will be

Qualifications

• Completed or nearing completion of ophthalmology training; preference for glaucoma fellowship experience.
• Desirable track record in clinical glaucoma research.
• Overseas applicants considered but subject to national recruitment regulations.
• Candidates without appropriate surgical experience may not be offered surgical training.

Responsibilities

• Work on randomised controlled trials comparing tube positioned in anterior chamber vs sulcus; assist with other trials in setup.
• Attend glaucoma clinics to aid trial recruitment and provide surgical training based on prior experience.

Skills

Glaucoma management

Clinical glaucoma research

Surgical training

Education

Ophthalmology training

Job description

Moorfields Eye Hospital invites applications for the post of Glaucoma Surgical Trials Fellow based at Moorfields Eye Hospital at City Road. The post is to begin as soon as possible on a full-time basis, and we are seeking a candidate who wishes to improve their knowledge and skills in glaucoma management and wishes to play an integral role in glaucoma surgical trials research. Applicants should have completed or be close to completing their ophthalmology training program and preference will be given to candidates with prior glaucoma fellowship experience. A track record in clinical glaucoma research is desirable. Candidates who do not have appropriate surgical experience will not be offered surgical training in this post. Candidates from overseas will be considered but appointment will be subject to national recruitment regulations.

The post will commence as soon as possible, for a fixed-term period of 1 year possible extension to 2 years based on satisfactory performance review. The successful candidate will need to arrange the necessary approvals prior to taking up the post.

This role will primarily involve working on a randomised controlled trial comparing tube positioned in the anterior chamber compared to the sulcus, as well as future surgical trials currently in setup. The job will include sessions in glaucoma clinics to help trial recruitment and surgical training depending on prior experience.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hari Jayaram Job title: Service Director Email address: [e-mail]