Research Optometrist

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

The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary team to assist in the eye research clinics with a focus on glaucoma and other eye conditions and contribute to a comprehensive and quality ophthalmic research unit while increasing recruitment activity in research studies.

Professional Duties

• To be able to work as an autonomous research optometrist as part of the research team
• To provide appropriate care within specialist research clinics and in areas of own expertise. Post holder will be expected to assess, diagnose, formulate and review treatment plans.
• To actively recruit appropriate patients to the research clinics in accordance to the protocol.
• To instruct patients or parents/guardians of patients on a continuous course of treatment

Research and Development

• To be proactive in initiating research ideas/projects in conjunction with the R&D
• To participate in research programmes in collaboration with other medical and research staff.
• To initiate and participate in clinical audit for the Ophthalmology team.

General Responsibilities

• Keep work up-to-date within departmental set standards, notifying line manager immediately if this becomes problematic
• Adhere to appropriate health and safety, fire and statutory regulations and all Trust policies relevant to the post.
• Attend any training that will benefit both the directorate and the individual, as agreed with the Head of Glaucoma Shared Care Service within IPR setting
• Ensure compliance with all Trust policies and follow Trust codes of practice regarding any absence, annual, sick and other leaves.
• Undertake any duties as agreed and delegated by Management

The Eye Research unit has close links with King’s College London (KCL) has a proven track record of nationally and internationally recognised research focusing on the cause and treatment of eye disease, alongside clinical expertise in the diagnosis and treatment in all sub-specialities of Ophthalmology. The Eye Research Unit has delivered successfully on a number of both commercial and non-commercial portfolio studies and plays a key role in driving and supporting continued recruitment within the Clinical Research Network South London.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Olanike Okolo Job title: Research Matron-Manager Email address: [e-mail]

Humra Chadwick

Research Coordinator - Team Lead

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