Research Optometrist

at  Cambridge University Hospitals

INTERVIEW DATE

29/05/2024
Job overview
Are you an Optometrist with an interest in clinical research?
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our research team within the Cambridge Eye Research Centre (CERC) at Cambridge University Hospitals, Addenbrookes Hospital.
The Cambridge Eye Research Centre hosts some of the world’s leading Ophthalmologists, with expertise in a variety of subspecialty areas of Ophthalmology, and a strong interest in clinical research. With an ever increasing portfolio of clinical trials we require a Research Optometrist to join our experienced multidisciplinary team.
You will be responsible for: identifying and approaching potential participants through screening clinics; checking eligibility; as well as performing a number of ophthalmic clinical assessments, within a supportive clinical environment. This is an excellent opportunity to become involved with national and international cutting edge research involving novel therapies for eye diseases among our patients.
Please see the job description and person specifications for full list of duties.
A background in clinical trials or research is not necessary as support and training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
To collect data and examine patients for a wide range of ophthalmology sub specialty studies including medical retina, glaucoma, corneal and vitreo-retinal research projects
To personally deliver a range of core optometric and extended role clinical services to the highest standards of quality and care to meet the changing needs of the department of ophthalmology.
To undertake clinical audit and administrative tasks
Working for our organisation

OUR TRUST

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 20th May 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 29th May 2024

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please refer the Job description for details