Clinical Research Fellow: MacTel

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NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

Main area Ophthalmology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Contract Fixed term: 12 months (31st December 2027) Hours Part time - 20 hours per week Job ref 273-RD-8359488

Site Moorfields Eye Hospital Town London Salary £25,530.14 per annum, pro rata incl HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 11/11/2026 23:59

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At Moorfields, people's sight matters—and so do the people who make it possible.

For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.

We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it’s pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we’re united by one mission—delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale.

From 2027, we’ll move to our brand-new site in St Pancras, Camden—a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof - Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health. This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before.

Could you be part of this future? Make us more.

Job overview

The content of the Medical Retina Clinical Research Fellowship in the Medical Retinal Service will be divided into clinical and research responsibilities determined by participants in clinical trials supervised by Catherine Egan and Adnan Tufail (consultant ophthalmologists in the medical retina service)

Main duties of the job

The Fellow will be invited to joint authorship on this research and be expected to develop both their clinical and research skills in the post. The clinical sessions will be undertaken in clinics organised by the Medical Retinal Service. The post is 50% to support MacTel research sponsored by the Lowy Medical Research Institute. A proven record of clinical experience at a subspecialty level in medical retina, data analysis, retinal image analysis and publication will be required and will be expected to develop during the fellowship. The successful applicant will have the required medical license to practice in the UK with the General Medical Council (GMC), a valid visa to work in the UK and evidence of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training in order to see patients and work in a clinical research environment at Moorfields.

Working for our organisation

What’s in it for You?

At Moorfields, we invest in you—your growth, your wellbeing, your future.

You’ll join a flexible, supportive organisation offering:

• Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• 24/7 independent counselling support
• Career-long learning and development opportunities
• Excellent transport connections
• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• A minimum of 1 honorary clinical sessions in medical retina clinics to identify and recruit participants for the international MacTel registry study (1 for MacTel) and other retinal disease
• A minimum of 4 research or administration sessions for MacTel related studies – this will vary from week to week, but will include recruitment and study visits in the clinical trials unit for the MacTel registry study and associated MacTel clinical trials or associated studies, including but not limited to retinal image analysis, visual function testing, large scale data analysis projects related to retinal disease and attendance at the 2 required laboratory meetings each week (Prof Marcus Fruttiger laboratory UCL and Prof Aaron Lee laboratory, University of Washington). Image or data analysis and participation in writing groups for publications for this work will be expected.
• Ad hoc and by arrangement: 1 honorary clinical session per week with Prof Adnan Tufail. This may include a medical retina clinic, or an intravitreal injection list , or a cataract surgery list to aid recruitment for approved studies in diabetic retinopathy or AMD where relevant to MacTel research e.g. as control participants or for the collection of biosamples relevant to MacTel research
• Attendance at regular MR Fellows Teaching Sessions (typically 6, 1-hour sessions per week, including Fluorescein Angiography Meeting, Electrophysiology Teaching, Uveitis Teaching and Clinical / Research Tutorials) is expected
• Continuous professional development (CPD) in medical retina and uveitis is expected
• Evidence of GCP (good clinical practice) certification is expected
• Please see Job Description and Person Specification

Person specification

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCOphth or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration (with a Licence to Practice) or be eligible for GMC Registration.
• Knowledge of MacTel

FURTHER TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE

• Completion of Specialist Ophthalmology Training or Equivalent.
• Retinal Image analysis
• Peer reviewed publications in retinal disease.
• Research Interest

Essential for role

• Previous research experience and clinical experience in Medical Retina. Should be competent in doing independent intravitreal injections, and laser procedures (macular and pan-retinal photocoagulation).
• Previous experience of clinical trials as a sub or co- investigator.

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory DBS disclosure and two references. We do not offer visa sponsorship for roles unless clearly stated in our adverts, so please consider this before applying.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of our organisational culture. As part of our pledge to take positive action in recruitment we encourage applications from under-represented candidates including BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) and Disabled candidates as we work towards a representative workforce that is able to provide the quality, the dignity and respect and to deliver above and beyond.

Moorfields is a flexible working friendly organisation, and we are committed to helping our employees achieve a work-life balance that is beneficial for health and wellbeing, motivation levels and job satisfaction. Every employee of the Trust has the right to request to work flexibly. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

If we receive sufficient applications, we will close this ad prior to the closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team at moorfields.recruitment@nhs.net.

Moorfields Eye Hospital does not charge applicants any recruitment or sponsorship fees. Our website and published contact details are the only authorised channels for applications and verification of job offers.

https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/work-for-us

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

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