Research Optometrist
The post holder will work within a multidisciplinary team to assist in the eye research clinics with a focus on glaucoma and other eye conditions and contribute to a comprehensive and quality ophthalmic research unit while increasing recruitment activity in research studies.
Professional Duties
- To be able to work as an autonomous research optometrist as part of the research team
- To provide appropriate care within specialist research clinics and in areas of own expertise. Post holder will be expected to assess, diagnose, formulate and review treatment plans.
- To actively recruit appropriate patients to the research clinics in accordance to the protocol.
- To instruct patients or parents/guardians of patients on a continuous course of treatment
Research and Development
- To be proactive in initiating research ideas/projects in conjunction with the R&D
- To participate in research programmes in collaboration with other
medical and research staff.
- To initiate and participate in clinical audit for the Ophthalmology team.
General Responsibilities
- Keep work up-to-date within departmental set standards, notifying line manager immediately if this becomes problematic
- Adhere to appropriate health and safety, fire and statutory regulations and all Trust policies relevant to the post.
- Attend any training that will benefit both the directorate and the individual, as agreed with the Head of Glaucoma Shared Care Service within IPR setting
- Ensure compliance with all Trust policies and follow Trust codes of practice regarding any absence, annual, sick and other leaves.
- Undertake any duties as agreed and delegated by Management
The Eye Research unit has close links with King’s College London (KCL) has a proven track record of nationally and internationally recognised research focusing on the cause and treatment of eye disease, alongside clinical expertise in the diagnosis and treatment in all sub-specialities of Ophthalmology. The Eye Research Unit has delivered successfully on a number of both commercial and non-commercial portfolio studies and plays a key role in driving and supporting continued recruitment within the Clinical Research Network South London.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Olanike Okolo Job title: Research Matron-Manager Email address: olanike.okolo3@nhs.net
Humra Chadwick
Research Coordinator - Team Lead
humra.chadwick1@nhs.net
