Medical Retina Research Fellow
The closing date is 21 May 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in the award‑winning research unit within Ophthalmology at Central Middlesex Hospital. The research unit was inaugurated in April 2017 and has delivered multiple phase 1‑4 research trials and investigator‑led research studies within retina. We are seeking a Clinical Research Fellow to work within an established research team on two dedicated investigator‑led research projects.
There will also be a requirement to support recruiting participants into multi‑centre clinical trials in geographic atrophy, diabetic retinal diseases and other retinovascular disorders.
Main duties of the job
* Conduct pre‑specified observational retina research projects.
* Support protocol development, ethics submission, participant recruitment and publication, and dissemination of study results.
* Assist recruitment into academic and industry NIHR portfolio studies in medical retina.
* Attend retina (medical and surgical) clinics, intravitreal clinics and participate in alternate‑week laser sessions.
* Contribute to creating presentations for medical students and allied health professionals.
Qualifications and experience
* Medically qualified, GMC registered and a Member or Fellow of a relevant Royal College (or equivalent).
* Good grounding in clinical medicine, experience in medical retina and excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Experience in scientific writing and statistics is desirable.
The post is full‑time fixed term for 12 months, with the possibility of extension.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
* GMC registration.
Further training, knowledge and skills
* Knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy and common retinal diseases.
* Knowledge of service evaluation and research methodology.
* Excellent communication skills with patients and colleagues.
* Research/service evaluation publications.
* Experience with protocol writing and ethics submissions.
Clinical Skills
* Ability to manage general ophthalmology emergencies (ST3+ equivalent).
Management Skills
* Management course.
Clinical Governance
* Understanding of clinical governance.
* Participation in audit.
* Development of guidelines.
Teaching & Training
* Experience of teaching and training ophthalmic trainees, medical students, nurses, orthoptists or other allied health professionals.
Language
* Candidates are able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify no previous criminal convictions.
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