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At Moorfields, people's sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.
For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.
We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it's pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we're united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.
And we're just getting started.
From 2027, we'll move to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden—a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof. This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.
Could you be part of this future? Make us more.
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.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as the lead in management and delivery of a studies conducted across the research portfolio within the Trust. A key responsibility of this role is to ensure all regulatory approvals are submitted, in place and maintained by working with the chief investigators and study teams.
The post holder will ensure successful delivery of patient recruitment targets and will be responsible for the studies running in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements. The post holder will be responsible for a team of research managers, study coordinators and clinical trials assistants within the administration department.
Working for our organisation
What's in it for You?
At Moorfields, we invest in you—your growth, your wellbeing, your future.
You'll Join a Flexible, Supportive Organisation Offering
Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
24/7 independent counselling support
Career-long learning and development opportunities
Excellent transport connections
Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
Free Pilates classes
Full support and training to develop your skills
And so much more To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
The post holder will act as the lead in management and delivery of a studies conducted across the research portfolio within the Trust.
A key responsibility of this role is to ensure all regulatory approvals are submitted, in place and maintained by working with the chief investigators and study teams.
The post holder will ensure successful delivery of patient recruitment targets and will be responsible for the studies running in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements.
The post holder will be responsible for a team of research managers, study coordinators and clinical trials assistants within the administration department.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
Experience in study coordination, preferably the central coordination of multi-centre studies
Skills and Ability
Essential criteria
Ability to co-ordinate multiple research sites with considerable degree of independence
Education Qualification and Training
Essential criteria
Degree or equivalent level qualification in biological science, social science or other relevant subject (including nursing and health care disciplines) 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
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Staff Benefits (PDF, 865.7KB)
MEH Privacy Notice (PDF, 138.0KB)
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Further details / informal visits contact
Name Francesca Amalfitano Job title Head of Research Administration Email address