Senior Medical Statistician and Trial Methodologist

Moorfields Eye Hospital, London; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-class organization dedicated to delivering exceptional eye health services. As a Senior Medical Statistician, you will play a pivotal role in supporting research initiatives that enhance patient care and clinical outcomes. Collaborate with leading professionals in the field, contributing your expertise in statistical analysis and grant writing to secure funding for innovative projects. With a commitment to excellence, equity, and kindness, this position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a transformative healthcare environment. Enjoy a supportive workplace that values your contributions and promotes work-life balance.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Free 24/7 Independent Counselling Service

Learning and Development Opportunities

Access to NHS Discount Schemes

Free Pilates Classes

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Experience in grant applications and statistical analysis.
• Strong background in health research and protocol development.

Responsibilities

• Develop research projects and grant applications with investigators.
• Provide statistical and trial design advice for research protocols.

Skills

Statistical Software (SPSS, STATA, R)

Grant Application Writing

Data Management

Study Protocol Development

Excellent Administrative Skills

Education

Statistics or Applied Health Research Degree

Post-Graduate Qualification in a Scientific Discipline

Tools

SPSS

STATA

R

Job description

We have vacancies in the following sectors

If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!

This post is only open to internal applicants.

Senior Medical Statistician and Trial Methodologist

Band 7

Main area Administrative and Clerical Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 273-DC-7169284

Site CIty Road Town London Salary £54,320 - £60,981 Per Annum, Including HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 15/05/2025 23:59

Moorfields - A global leader in Ophthalmology

We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education.

With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellites sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world.

We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East.

This is an exciting time to join Moorfields. The pandemic fast-tracked a huge amount of innovation which is changing the way we work and deliver care. Construction is under way on Oriel, our new eye care, research, and education centre being built in Camden. The new centre will be flexible and modern, enabling us to bring together healthcare, eye research and education under one roof for the first time.

If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!

Job overview

The post holder will work closely with investigators on the development of research projects including research methodology and statistics for the submission to funding bodies, offering guidance and support to ensure the preparation of strong applications.

The post holder will also provide expert advice and will work closely with investigators on the development of protocols for submissions to regulatory bodies where those studies are to be sponsored by Moorfields or Moorfields is the legal representative.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work closely with researchers across the UK on the development of research projects for the submission to funding bodies, offering guidance and support to ensure the preparation of strong applications.

The post holder will also provide expert statistical and trial design advice and will work closely with investigators on the development of protocols and study management protocols including statistical analysis plan.

Prepare reports for funder, data management committees, attend and prepare reports for submissions to regulatory bodies where those studies are to be sponsored by Moorfields or Moorfields is the legal representative.

Working for our organisation

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 organisation

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Manage grant funding applications to research programmes, from initial study design and analysis of funding required through to writing statistical and data management in grant applications.

Provide expert advice on study support costs related to statistical support and data management.

Delegated Budget holder for statistics team for large HTA/EME project grants that are led by team members of the Clinical Trials and Statistics department. The post holder needs to approve finance for statistical team for each grant application.

Train investigators in the preparation of a study outline/protocol for submission to fundingbodies, taking highly complex scientific language and translating into accessible terms for thefunder and ensuring all costs are accurately described.

Person specification

Experience

• Previous experience of collaborating with grant/funding agencies and organisations, including writing grant applications and study protocol development and regulatory submissions
• Skills in syntax-programming and dataset manipulation in statistical software packages such as SPSS, STATA or R.
• Experience of working in a clinical/healthcare/university research environment

Education

• Statistics or applied health research degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience
• Post-graduate qualification in a scientific or management discipline

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent administrative skills including organising and planning
• Experience of working with documents that include scientific/medical detail.

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.

Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at [e-mail].

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.