Clinical Academic Fellow (Ophthalmology Research and Education)
| Posting date: | 09 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2026 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, PO6 3LY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C8192-26-0325 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities: Supporting the coordination and management of trial activities Submitting applications for relevant Regulatory, Ethics and Governance permissions to conduct Clinical Trials within the Trust/University. Identifying, screening and assessing the suitability of local patients to take part in research, according to specified inclusion/exclusion criteria. Providing specialist information to patients about taking part in Clinical Trials, including the risks and benefits of participation in specific protocols. Initiating and facilitating the process of gaining their informed consent. Ensuring trial specific investigations and sampling are undertaken as per the Protocol to establish eligibility and to ensure safe entry into trials. Develop and oversee student projects (research/audit) within the department in line with course requirements Maintaining accurate documentation in an auditable format and accurately record data as required by each project. Identifying barriers to recruitment and performance, communicating these to the wider team, and help facilitate their resolution. Ensuring all activities undertaken meet the standards set out in the Principles of Good Clinical Practice and National Research Governance Framework for Health & Social Care (DH, 2005). The post holder will be encouraged to present findings at national meetings as well as publishing in peer reviewed journals. Actively participate in team meetings, including research fellows, research nurses and department consultants and University staff. Promote a culture of academic excellence through peer-peer learning and education sessions Develop relevant teaching materials and work with University colleagues to ensure teaching sessions are covered on site and at the University Identifying barriers to recruitment and performance, communicating these to the wider team, and help facilitate their resolution. Ensuring all activities undertaken meet the standards set out in the Principles of Good Clinical Practice and National Research Governance Framework for Health & Social Care (DH, 2005). The post holder will be encouraged to present findings at national meetings as well as publishing in peer reviewed journals. Actively participate in team meetings, including research fellows, research nurses and department consultants and University staff. Promote a culture of academic excellence through peer-peer learning and education sessions Develop relevant teaching materials and work with University colleagues to ensure teaching sessions are covered on site and at the University