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
- a) To be able to work as an autonomous research optometrist as part of the research team
- b) 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.
- c) To actively recruit appropriate patients to the research clinics in accordance to the protocol.
- d) To instruct patients or parents/guardians of patients on a continuous course of treatment
Research and Development
- a) To be proactive in initiating research ideas/projects in conjunction with the R&D
- b) To participate in research programmes in collaboration with other medical and research staff.
- c) To initiate and participate in clinical audit for the Ophthalmology team.
General Responsibilities
- a) Keep work up-to-date within departmental set standards, notifying line manager immediately if this becomes problematic
- b) Adhere to appropriate health and safety, fire and statutory regulations and all Trust policies relevant to the post.
- c) 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
- d) Ensure compliance with all Trust policies and follow Trust codes of practice regarding any absence, annual, sick and other leaves.
- e) 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.
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