Clinical Academic Fellow (Ophthalmology Research and Education)

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 ssessing the suitability of local patients to take part in research, according to specified inclusion/exclusion criteria.

The Trust has a reputation for award-winning research and innovation. Last year our research teams recruited over 16,000 participants into clinical trials and this effort led to PHU being ranked the top recruiting large acute trusts.

This post represents an exciting opportunity to work in a busy eye department with a focus on delivery of our clinical academic portfolio comprising of both research and education activities., Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Depending on experience Full-time fixed term post for 12 months - MT04