Ophthalmic Research Coordinator, Band 5

Job summary

We're looking for an enthusiastic and organised Ophthalmic Research Coordinator to join our dedicated Ophthalmology research team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering innovative commercial and non-commercial clinical trials that help shape the future of eye care.

In this varied role, you'll combine specialist ophthalmic imaging with clinical research coordination, working closely with patients, clinicians, sponsors, reading centres and multidisciplinary teams to ensure studies are delivered safely, ethically, and to the highest quality standards.

From supporting participant recruitment and follow up to performing advanced imaging and coordinating study activities, you'll make a real difference to both the patient experience and the development of new treatments.

Proposed interview date: Monday 7th September 2026

Main duties of the job

The Ophthalmic Research Coordinator will assist with coordinating the day to day delivery of a portfolio of ophthalmology research studies, ensuring they are conducted in accordance with study protocols, GCP, regulatory requirements, and local policies.

They will perform and support specialised ophthalmic imaging procedures such as OCT, fundus photography, fluorescein angiography, and other protocol specific imaging, ensuring high quality image capture and accurate documentation to meet sponsor and central reading centre requirements.

The post holder will act as a key point of contact for study sponsors, central reading centres, and other external stakeholders, coordinating communications, facilitating the transfer of study data and images, resolving queries, and helping to ensure studies are delivered efficiently and on schedule.

About us

The Gloucestershire Research and Education Group delivers a portfolio of ophthalmology studies. We are a busy team made up of Ophthalmologists, Research Doctors, Optometrists, Clinical Trial Coordinators, Ophthalmic Imagers and Clinical Trials Assistants, all working collaboratively to deliver high quality research.

Our team operates mainly at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital however cross site working will be required.

Details

Date posted

06 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0535

Job locations

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital

Retinal Research, 1st Floor, The Orchard Centre

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

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