Clinical Research Fellow | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £49,333.59 plus £10,100 recruitment premium per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, EC1V 2PD |
| Company: | Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7784538/273-RD-7784538 |
Summary
The post-holder will be part of an innovative research team led by Professor Michel Michaelides, Professor of Ophthalmology at UCL and Consultant Ophthalmologist in the Genetic Service at Moorfields Eye Hospital. The principle aim for this post will be to facilitate research and clinical trials in Stargardt disease, Retinitis Pigmentosa, and Leber Congenital Amaurosis. The individual will be involved in the detailed phenotyping of patients with inherited retinal disease to identify suitable participants for clinical trials and natural history studies. They will also see the recruited trial / study patients at their screening, baseline and follow-up visits.
• Collect genetic and clinical data (including history, examination findings, any investigations) and
• Collate in custom-designed databases
• Work collaboratively with other members of the research team and clinical colleagues
• Recruit and co-ordinate patients for studies and clinical trial
• Organise, maintain and analyse project date
• Responsibility for clinical data management and liaison with the lead investigato
• Participate in weekly laboratory meeting
• Active participation in other ongoing research project
• Achieve goals, agreed in discussions with their line manage
• Present the results of the project in national and international meetings
At Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
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 organization
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.
May vary, as outlined above, but will also include:
• Collect genetic and clinical data (including history, examination findings, any investigations) and collate in custom-designed databases.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the research team and clinical colleagues.
• Recruit and co-ordinate patients for studies and clinical trials
• Organise, maintain and analyse project data
• Responsibility for clinical data management and liaison with the lead investigator
• Participate in weekly laboratory meetings
• Active participation in other ongoing research projects
• Achieve goals, agreed in discussions with their line manager
• Present the results of the project in national and international meetings
• Prepare the results of the project for publications
• Perform any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post, the title of the post and its grading as requested by their line manager
• Undertake patient and public involvement exercises to promote the disease and the research
This advert closes on Monday 23 Feb 2026