Senior Research Imaging Specialist

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  • Finsbury, City of London
  • £56,276-63,176 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
The NIHR Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London has recently been awarded funding from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to optimise the delivery of world class research in ophthalmology and science associated with vision and sight.The Facility forms part of the Moorfields NIHR Biomedical Research Centre for Ophthalmology, a joint initiative between Moorfields Eye Hospital and University College London Institute of Ophthalmology and is one of three London based Academic Health Science centres which together form the University College London Partners.The CRF is dedicated to the delivery of high quality clinical research, including experimental medicine and translational research studies, pioneering new therapies for the treatment of a range of ophthalmic disorders. It offers a clinical environment in which patients and researchers are supported by a team of specialist research support staff including ophthalmic research nurses, administrators and technicians.Part Time or Full time will be considered.Previous Applicants need not apply.Main duties of the jobTo provide specialised advanced high-resolution retinal imaging interpretation expertise, technical advisory and consultancy service for researchers for grant funded studies. These include planning, directing and supervising PHD students in as part of multiple research programmes. To carry out line management duties for the Research Students working within the CRF.To carry out specialist imaging interpretation, analysis and designs tests and experiments toaddress research objective and find solutions for specialist imaging for clinical trials work requiringcompletion and regular updates of Good Clinical Practice certification process and achievecertification from international clinical trial reading centres.To support the safely conducted trials in accordance with Good Clinical Practice, current nationaland international guidelines and legislation on clinical trials.About usAt Moorfields, we provide more than just an excellent career and great colleagues to work with. We also offer:
  • Salary including High-Cost Area Supplement
  • Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
  • Free 24/7 independent counselling service
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Easy and quick transport links
  • A range of attractive benefits and discounts
  • Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes
  • Free Pilates classes
  • Full support and training to develop your skills
  • Flexible working friendly organisation
And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please see our Moorfields benefits document.DetailsDate posted20 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£56,276 to £63,176 a year Per Annum, Including HCASContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number273-DC-7248331-AJob locationsMoorfields Eye HospitalCity RoadLondonEC1V 2PDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo independently provide all ophthalmic imaging interpretation, analysis, and modelling forboth commercial and research-grade high resolution ophthalmic instruments, including highly specialised areas such as developing algorithms, analytics, adaptive optics scanninglight ophthalmoscopes, optical coherence tomography devices, and digital basedphotography of both anterior and posterior segments to a high standard.Responsible for complex analysis and designing algorithms for specialized ophthalmicimaging techniques including but not limited to neuro or adaptive optics imaging.Responsible for programming, designs and development of an appropriate researchmethodology in order to address the research objective; compile and analyse quantitativeand qualitative data, prepares reports and presents results to summarise main findings andconclusions.Responsible for interpretation of large amount of data in conjunction with the researchteam, putting acquired information into context with other clinical tests.Responsible for the transfer of clinical and technical information to PHD students regardingretinal and neuro-imaging, adaptive optics and angiography.Develop and maintain an understanding of a range of specialised imaging procedures requiring expertise underpinned by theoretical knowledge.Undertake manual activities involving patients and equipment. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo independently provide all ophthalmic imaging interpretation, analysis, and modelling forboth commercial and research-grade high resolution ophthalmic instruments, including highly specialised areas such as developing algorithms, analytics, adaptive optics scanninglight ophthalmoscopes, optical coherence tomography devices, and digital basedphotography of both anterior and posterior segments to a high standard.Responsible for complex analysis and designing algorithms for specialized ophthalmicimaging techniques including but not limited to neuro or adaptive optics imaging.Responsible for programming, designs and development of an appropriate researchmethodology in order to address the research objective; compile and analyse quantitativeand qualitative data, prepares reports and presents results to summarise main findings andconclusions.Responsible for interpretation of large amount of data in conjunction with the researchteam, putting acquired information into context with other clinical tests.Responsible for the transfer of clinical and technical information to PHD students regardingretinal and neuro-imaging, adaptive optics and angiography.Develop and maintain an understanding of a range of specialised imaging procedures requiring expertise underpinned by theoretical knowledge.Undertake manual activities involving patients and equipment.Person SpecificationKnowledge and SkillsEssential
  • Awareness of national standards, professional and other guidelines relevant to development and interpretation of specialist imaging area
  • Evidence of CPD
Desirable
  • ICH-GCP compliant
  • In depth knowledge and understanding of both theoretical and practical application of ophthalmic imaging devices
ExperienceEssential
  • At least 5 years Previous experience in Scientific/Technical medical imaging
  • Demonstration of programming experience Matlab, Python, imaging editing GIMP
  • Line management experience
  • Previous participation in clinical research
EducationEssential
  • PHD in any imaging sciences
  • Post graduate qualification in related subject to Masters level or equivalent experience
Person SpecificationKnowledge and SkillsEssential
  • Awareness of national standards, professional and other guidelines relevant to development and interpretation of specialist imaging area
  • Evidence of CPD
Desirable
  • ICH-GCP compliant
  • In depth knowledge and understanding of both theoretical and practical application of ophthalmic imaging devices
ExperienceEssential
  • At least 5 years Previous experience in Scientific/Technical medical imaging
  • Demonstration of programming experience Matlab, Python, imaging editing GIMP
  • Line management experience
  • Previous participation in clinical research
EducationEssential
  • PHD in any imaging sciences
  • Post graduate qualification in related subject to Masters level or equivalent experience

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