Clinical Scientist - Part Time

Job overview

Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for the post of Clinical Scientist, based in the Electrophysiology Department at City Road. The post is to begin in September 2021, on a full time basis. The post-holder will be involved in the diagnostic testing of a wide range of patients using both electrophysiological and psychophysical techniques, analyse, and document the results, and play a key role in the day to day operation of this busy clinical and research department.

The successful applicant will be a state registered Clinical Scientist, with knowledge of clinical visual electrophysiology to post-graduate level.  Experience in testing volunteers and patients, of all ages, utilizing a range of electrophysiological and psychophysical techniques, to assist in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of disorders, is essential. Applicants will have the ability to use a spreadsheet, database and word-processing packages. Good communication skills, good manual dexterity, and an ability to work well with a range of patients and staff are also essential.

Main duties of the job

Diagnostic testing of adult and paediatric patients

Analyse and document results

Report on results within the clinical context

Engage in quality assurance and control

Engage in research

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To provide diagnostic reports on clinical service patients.

To carry out various tests on volunteers and clinical patients using a variety of electrophysiological and psychophysical techniques.

To perform, analyse, and document the results of electrophysiological and psychophysical tests.

To liaise with referring clinicians as to the type and nature of tests to be performed.

To contribute to research. This may involve the collection and analysis of data, presentation of findings and preparation and submission of manuscripts, as and when considered appropriate by the Head of Dept.

To further understanding of visual electrophysiology and ophthalmology through study and attendance at appropriate teaching and scientific meetings; to maintain continuing professional development.

To act as a mentor to junior members of the technical staff, to guide them through the training process, and liaise with other members of staff where necessary.

To provide teaching and training where appropriate. This may include formal lectures and training / tutorials for departmental staff, medical staff, and visiting fellows and observers.

To act as a referee for scientific papers and theses.

Any other appropriate duties as defined by senior staff.

GENERAL DUTIES

To comply at all times with the requirements of the Health & Safety regulations under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) and to take responsibility for the health and safety and welfare of others in the working environment ensuring that agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment.

To comply at all times with the Trusts Information Governance Policy.  The policy sets out the accountability and reporting arrangements for Information Governance in the trust and how assurance is provided that the Trust continues to meet at least the minimum standards of information governance compliance required by the NHS Information Governance Toolkit.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) (formerly CRB) checks are now a mandatory part of the NHS Six Recruitment Check Standards for all staff whom, in the course of their normal duties, may have regular access to patients and children and/or vulnerable adults. Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust aims to promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. Criminal records will be taken into account for recruitment purposes only when the conviction is relevant and an unspent conviction will not necessarily bar applicants from being considered for employment. Moorfields Eye Hospital is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act which outlines that convictions never become ’spent’ for work which involves access to patients. Failure to disclose any ’unspent‘ convictions may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn or if appointed could lead to dismissal. The Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) has published a Code of Practice for organisations undertaking DBS checks and the trust has developed its own DBS policy in line with the guidance

Please note: The role description is a reflection of the current position and may change emphasis or detail in the light of subsequent developments, in consultation with the post holder.