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Role of CLINICAL TRIALS COORDINATOR involves working alongside a well‑known professor and the Lead Clinical Trials Coordinator to plan, manage and execute research trials and projects. The position lies at the intersection of the Clinical Trials and Research Departments. Salary is up to £42,000 depending on experience.

The Coordinator will assist with organising, initiating and conducting multiple funded and non‑industry sponsored data‑collection projects in the following areas:

• Early, Intermediate and Late (Dry and Wet) Age‑Related Macular Degeneration including Gene Therapy
• Wide‑Field OCT and imaging of the peripheral vitreoretinal interface
• Diabetic macular oedema
• Inherited retinal dystrophies
• Visual aids
• Vitreous floaters and opacities
• Other related retinal and vitreoretinal conditions

The Clinic focuses on developing research in medical retina and vitreoretinal conditions using state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic and treatment equipment. Our resources include Optomap digital wide‑field multispectral imaging, microperimetry, 3D Fourier‑Domain OCT, Infra‑red swept‑source DRI cross‑sectional OCT, En‑Face OCT, OCT angiography, yellow Pascal subthreshold laser with endpoint management, YAG laser for vitrelis and photobiomodulation, among others.

• Ensure regulatory and professional standards of clinical trials are achieved and maintained at all times.
• Adhere to strict clinical trial timelines.
• Collect data, including diagnostic imaging when appropriate.
• Provide regular updates to Principal Investigators.
• Maintain trial and patient records in accordance with study protocols and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
• Assist in setting up new projects, attend relevant scientific ophthalmic meetings, and produce required study reports and scientific publications.
• Correspond with study patients.
• Prepare lectures and assist in creating material for scientific and promotional publication.
• Ensure all payments throughout the study are paid and tracked efficiently.
• Respond promptly to all PR enquiries.
• Analyse project data and communicate complex results clearly to the research team and study sponsors.
• Assist in writing up research findings for journal publication and international conferences.
• Monitor performance of research trials/projects and manage deadlines, occasionally working evenings to meet targets.
• Coordinate all PR‑related activities with urgency due to tight deadlines.

• At least 2 years of experience as a clinical trials coordinator, preferably in the private sector.
• Background in ophthalmology preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience working with large databases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, maintaining calm and compassionate interactions with patients and staff.

• Daily management of prospective studies, including patient follow‑up, testing protocols, data entry and patient examinations.
• Liaise with lead trials to ensure all tasks are completed and provide regular updates on study progression.
• Contact patients to schedule appointments and follow‑ups.
• Scan and examine study and clinical patients.
• Assist with treatments in the operating room.
• Collect and analyse data for research projects, producing and maintaining databases and ensuring accurate data capture in clinic.
• Assist with writing up academic papers based on clinic research.
• Handle administrative duties.

£38,000 – £42,000 per annum with corporate benefits.