Clinical Research Fellow in Ophthalmology (ST3+ equivalent)

Applications are invited for a 12-month appointment as a Clinical Research Fellow in Ophthalmology basedwithin Newcastle Eye Centre at the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The main aim of this post is to assist with a number of clinical trials and to develop new areas of clinical research. Currently ongoing trials are primarily in the fields of medical and surgical retina, oculoplastic and orbital surgery and glaucoma. The post has a good track record of providing clinical and research experience and giving opportunity for presentations and publications. Previous candidates have gone on to secure prestigious clinical fellowships. The department has a thriving research team, and is well resourced with excellent diagnostic retinal imaging equipment. There may be an opportunity for cataract surgery and bespoke clinical exposure, alongside the research activities, depending on interests and experience.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. 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. With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Cramlington Manor Walks
• Urgent treatment centres
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.