Senior Research Imaging Specialist

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

Job summary

Join a pioneering institution dedicated to world-class eye health services and innovative research. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in ophthalmic imaging and contribute to cutting-edge clinical research. You'll work alongside a diverse team, supporting the development of new therapies and improving patient outcomes. With a commitment to excellence, equity, and kindness, this organization fosters a collaborative environment where your skills will make a significant impact. Embrace the chance to grow professionally while making a difference in the field of ophthalmology.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Free 24/7 Counselling Service

Learning and Development Opportunities

Access to NHS Discount Schemes

Free Pilates Classes

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• 5+ years in scientific/technical medical imaging.
• Expertise in programming and imaging editing.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced retinal imaging interpretation expertise.
• Support clinical trials in accordance with Good Clinical Practice.

Skills

Ophthalmic Imaging Interpretation

Programming (Matlab, Python)

Clinical Research Participation

Education

PHD in Imaging Sciences

Postgraduate Qualification (Masters Level)

Tools

Adaptive Optics

Optical Coherence Tomography

GIMP

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!

Site Moorfields Eye Hospital Town London Salary £54,320 - £60,981 Per Annum, Including HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 11/05/2025 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 NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London has recently been awarded funding from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to optimise the delivery of world class research in ophthalmology and science associated with vision and sight.

The Facility forms part of the Moorfields NIHR Biomedical Research Centre for Ophthalmology, a joint initiative between Moorfields Eye Hospital and University College London Institute of Ophthalmology and is one of three London based Academic Health Science centres which together form the University College London Partners.

The CRF is dedicated to the delivery of high quality clinical research, including experimental medicine and translational research studies, pioneering new therapies for the treatment of a range of ophthalmic disorders. It offers a clinical environment in which patients and researchers are supported by a team of specialist research support staff including ophthalmic research nurses, administrators and technicians.

Part Time or Full time will be considered.

Previous Applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

To provide specialised advanced high-resolution retinal imaging interpretation expertise, technical advisory and consultancy service for researchers for grant funded studies. These include planning, directing and supervising PHD students in as part of multiple research programmes. To carry out line management duties for the Research Students working within the CRF.

To carry out specialist imaging interpretation, analysis and designs tests and experiments toaddress research objective and find solutions for specialist imaging for clinical trials work requiringcompletion and regular updates of Good Clinical Practice certification process and achieve
certification from international clinical trial reading centres.

To support the safely conducted trials in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, current nationaland international guidelines and legislation on clinical trials.

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

To independently provide all ophthalmic imaging interpretation, analysis, and modelling forboth commercial and research-grade high resolution ophthalmic instruments, including highly specialised areas such as developing algorithms, analytics, adaptive optics scanninglight ophthalmoscopes, optical coherence tomography devices, and digital basedphotography of both anterior and posterior segments to a high standard.

Responsible for complex analysis and designing algorithms for specialized ophthalmicimaging techniques including but not limited to neuro or adaptive optics imaging.

Responsible for programming, designs and development of an appropriate researchmethodology in order to address the research objective; compile and analyse quantitativeand qualitative data, prepares reports and presents results to summarise main findings and
conclusions.

Responsible for interpretation of large amount of data in conjunction with the researchteam, putting acquired information into context with other clinical tests.

Responsible for the transfer of clinical and technical information to PHD students regardingretinal and neuro-imaging, adaptive optics and angiography.

Develop and maintain an understanding of a range of specialised imaging procedures requiring expertise underpinned by theoretical knowledge.

Undertake manual activities involving patients and equipment.

Person specification

Knowledge and Skills

• Awareness of national standards, professional and other guidelines relevant to development and interpretation of specialist imaging area
• Evidence of CPD
• ICH-GCP compliant
• In depth knowledge and understanding of both theoretical and practical application of ophthalmic imaging devices

Experience

• At least 5 years Previous experience in Scientific/Technical medical imaging imaging
• Demonstration of programming experience Matlab, Python, imaging editing GIMP
• Previous participation in clinical research

Education

• PHD in any imaging sciences
• Post graduate qualification in related subject to Masters level or equivalent experience

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.