Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Robotic Scientist
The closing date is 12 April 2026
We are looking to recruit for 2 posts for the role of Senior Robotic Scientist.
The post holder will co‑coordinate and complete the development of an endo‑illuminator part of a concentric tube robot.
You will work on finalising its technical file for first in‑human evaluation.
This will involve the continuation of its design and its experimental validation into a system that satisfies the requirements and safety norms for clinical use.
Main duties
* To comply at all times with the requirements of the Health & Safety regulations under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and to take responsibility for the health and safety and welfare of others in the working environment ensuring that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment.
* To comply at all times with the Trusts Information Governance Policy. The policy sets out the accountability and reporting arrangements for Information Governance in the trust and how assurance is provided that the Trust continues to meet at least the minimum standards of information governance compliance required by the NHS Information Governance Toolkit.
* The trust has adopted a security policy in order to help protect patients, visitors and staff and to safeguard their property. All employees have a responsibility to ensure that those persons using the trust and its service are as secure as possible.
* It is the responsibility of all trust employees to fully comply with the safeguarding policies and procedures of the trust. As a Moorfields employee you must ensure that you understand your role in protecting adults and children that may be at risk of abuse. Individuals must ensure compliance with their safeguarding training.
* The trust is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. A copy of our policy is available from the human resources department.
* The trust operates a no-smoking policy.
* You should familiarise yourself with the requirements of the trusts policies in respect of the Freedom of Information Act and comply with those requirements accordingly.
* The role description gives a general outline of the duties of the post and is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of tasks. It may be varied, from time to time, after consultation with the post holder.
* All appointments within the National Health Service are subject to pre‑employment health screening.
* It is the responsibility of all employees to ensure that they comply with the trust infection control practises, as outlined in the Health Act 2008 and staff must be familiar with the policies in the trusts infection control manual, this includes the bare below the elbow policy. Employees must ensure compliance with their annual infection control training.
* You are responsible for ensuring that all equipment used by patients is clean/decontaminated as instructed by manufacturers and in line with the infection control/guidelines protocol and policy.
Benefits
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.
Job responsibilities
* To comply at all times with the requirements of the Health & Safety regulations under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and to take responsibility for the health and safety and welfare of others in the working environment ensuring that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment.
* To comply at all times with the Trusts Information Governance Policy. The policy sets out the accountability and reporting arrangements for Information Governance in the trust and how assurance is provided that the Trust continues to meet at least the minimum standards of information governance compliance required by the NHS Information Governance Toolkit.
* The trust has adopted a security policy in order to help protect patients, visitors and staff and to safeguard their property. All employees have a responsibility to ensure that those persons using the trust and its service are as secure as possible.
* It is the responsibility of all trust employees to fully comply with the safeguarding policies and procedures of the trust. As a Moorfields employee you must ensure that you understand your role in protecting adults and children that may be at risk of abuse. Individuals must ensure compliance with their safeguarding training.
* The trust is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. A copy of our policy is available from the human resources department.
* The trust operates a no-smoking policy.
* You should familiarise yourself with the requirements of the trusts policies in respect of the Freedom of Information Act and comply with those requirements accordingly.
* The role description gives a general outline of the duties of the post and is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of tasks. It may be varied, from time to time, after consultation with the post holder.
* All appointments within the National Health Service are subject to pre‑employment health screening.
* It is the responsibility of all employees to ensure that they comply with the trust infection control practises, as outlined in the Health Act 2008 and staff must be familiar with the policies in the trusts infection control manual, this includes the bare below the elbow policy. Employees must ensure compliance with their annual infection control training.
* You are responsible for ensuring that all equipment used by patients is clean/decontaminated as instructed by manufacturers and in line with the infection control/guidelines protocol and policy.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
* Educated to a PhD level in robotics
Experience
* Experience in design and evaluation of robotic systems
* Experience in medical robotic applications
Skills/abilities
* Ability to work within an academic team environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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