Clinical Research Fellow in Ophthalmology | The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 16 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £55,329 - £63,152 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 May 2024 |
| Location: | Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4LP |
| Company: | The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6232136/317-TD-24-105 |
Summary
Applications are invited for a 12-month appointment as a Clinical Research Fellow in Ophthalmology based.
within Newcastle Eye Centre at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The main aim of this post is to assist with a number of clinical trials and related projects and to develop new areas of clinical research. There are also clinical sessions in medical/ surgical retina. There may be an opportunity for exposure to orbital/oculoplastic research. The post has a good track record of providing clinical and research experience and giving opportunity for presentations and publications. Previous candidates have gone on to secure prestigious clinical fellowships. The department is well resourced with excellent diagnostic retinal imaging equipment, including 3D heads up display for VR surgery. There may be an opportunity for cataract surgery and vitreoretinal theatre depending on interests and experience.
The aim of these posts is to support clinical trials, be involved in research projects and gain retinal clinical experience. It is expected that presentations and publications would be forthcoming.
There is no on-call commitment for this post. GCP certification is required.
Provisional Timetable:
The timetable includes medical retina clinics, uveitis and potentially vitreoretinal clinics, cataract surgery and vitreoretinal theatre, depending on interests and experience.
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contactMr JamesTalkson0191 2820474,or via email atjames.talks@nhs.netorMiss R Hillieron0191 2825315, or via email atroxane.hillier@nhs.net
Closing Date: Midnight on 28 April 2024
Interview Date: TBC
The post is available to commence from August 2024. There is no on call banding.
In addition to the challenges of the role, we can offer you a commitment to teaching, education, research and audit.
This advert closes on Sunday 28 Apr 2024
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