Research Associate / Senior Research Associate (academic optometrist)

University of Bristol; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK educational institution is seeking a Research Associate / Senior Research Associate in Clinical Optometry. This role involves developing guidelines and educational materials to aid healthcare professionals in diagnosing and managing patients with specific ocular conditions. The ideal candidate should have a relevant postgraduate qualification and experience in research. This position is integral in bridging primary and secondary care efforts.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified optometrist with relevant experience.
• Ability to develop educational materials for healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of educational materials for DiPP guidelines.
• Collaborate with clinicians and external stakeholders.

Skills

Professional experience in Clinical Optometry

Experience in research and/or education in healthcare

Education

Relevant postgraduate research degree

Job description

The role

We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate / Senior Research Associate with professional experience in Clinical Optometry to work on a study funded by the Bristol & Weston Hospital Charity. The aim of the study is to develop guidelines and educational materials to help health care professionals to appropriately diagnose and manage patients with Papilloedema and Pseudopapilloedema.

What will you be doing?

The post holder will take the lead on the development of the educational materials to support the implementation of DiPP guidelines. The study involves collaboration between primary and secondary care clinicians and external stakeholders with researchers at the University of Bristol.

You should apply if

The post would best suit a professionally qualified optometrist who has experience in research and / or education in healthcare settings.

For the SRA position, a relevant postgraduate research degree or equivalent professional experience in the research area and track history of developing research and educational tools is required