Lead Clinical Trials Specialist (Optometrist)

The School of School of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical Sciences (MDBS) at Queen's University Belfast, is currently seeking to recruit a talented Lead Clinical Trials Specialist (Optometrist) to lead and manage the Ophthalmology/Vision Science team within the NI Clinical Research Facility (NICRF), providing high level research skills across multiple research projects/trials, especially those related to visual function and ocular imaging/phenotyping of patients enrolled in trials. As part of the leadership team of NICRF, the appointee will contribute to the development and implementation of strategies and plans to grow and deliver excellence in clinical trials and support the transition (including the operational relocation) of NICRF to iReach Health by 2026/7. NICRF will catalyse the growth in clinical trials in key areas, including Ophthalmology/Vision Science, and will set new benchmarks for the opening of iREACH Health. iREACH Health provides the platform to create a patient-centred, pro-innovation and digitally enabled clinical research environment. It is an exciting new project for healthcare in Northern Ireland, the outcome of creative collaboration between academia, industry, the NHS, and public sector/government stakeholders to drive UK science and innovation and is focused on modernising our research infrastructure. iREACH Health will drive continuous improvement in patient care and outcomes through innovation by integrating the activities of clinicians, life scientists and data scientists with industry partners to identify and develop new diagnostic tests, treatments, and health related technologies. About the person: The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria: BSc (Hons) Optometry. Current relevant professional registration. Minimum 6 years post qualifying experience. 3 years' experience in the delivery of clinical vision science research. 3 years' relevant staff management experience and/or project management that includes people management. Experience teaching and/or training clinical professionals. Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria please visit our website. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information document on our website. Skills: Clinical Trials Optometrist Benefits: Work From Home