Job Overview
We are recruiting two senior robotic scientists to coordinate and complete the development of an endo‑illuminator component of a concentric tube robot and finalise the technical file for first‑in‑human evaluation. The role involves continuing the design and experimental validation of the system to meet clinical safety norms.
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 Trust’s 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 trust’s 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 trust’s 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
* Desirable: experience in medical robotic applications
Skills / Abilities
* Ability to work within an academic team environment
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, 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.
To discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or to obtain an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net.
Further details and informal visits: Contact Lyndon daCruz, Consultant Ophthalmologist/ Service Director, Email: lyndon.dacruz1@nhs.net.
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