Job summary
Applications are invited for this comprehensive corneal fellowship post at the world renowned St Pauls Eye Unit, within the well-connected and exciting world city of Liverpool.
The long established Corneal fellowship posts offer excellent opportunities for sub specialist training in Corneal transplantation surgery, Ocular surface management and Refractive surgery. There will also be opportunity to partake in clinical and basic science research at the University of Liverpool where an honorary contract can be arranged if the applicant is interested. The supervising consultants are innovators in their fields of work, have pioneered new concepts and services and have international reputations.
Start date will be 2nd April 2025
Main duties of the job
There is a comprehensive keratoconus service with the second largest NHS corneal cross-linking service in the UK. We offer modern treatments for keratoconus including corneal ring segments, PRK/CXL and Femto second laser assisted corneal grafting.
The unit also provides a comprehensive corneal transplantation service where approximately 200 corneal transplant procedures are undertaken each year. These comprise of PK, DALK, DMEK, DSAEK in addition to artificial corneas (Boston Keratoprosthesis) and combined cases. Our theatres benefit from intraoperative OCT support and 3D visualisation systems.
The Refractive and Excimer Laser Service provides both a therapeutic NHS service and a private service for the treatment of corneal and refractive disorders of the eye. There is a Schwind Excimer and a Z8 Femtosecond laser.
There is a very active translational clinical research programme in collaboration with the University of Liverpool where an honorary contract can be organised to facilitate research projects candidates may wish to develop. Applicants with a strong interest in translational and other research are encouraged to apply.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attributes
Essential
Desirable
How judged
Attainments
Completion of core training and further experience in
Clinical and surgical skills commensurate with demands of the post
Evidence of being a competent cataract surgeon
Possession of new skill not available in department,
Experience in keratoconus management, Corneal surgery.
Experience in corneal imaging including confocal microscopy
CV
Qualifications
FRCOphth., FRCS or equivalent
PhD, MD (research), BSc
CV
Research
Publications in subspecialty field within the last 3 years
Clinical or basic science research project idea or question
CV
Disposition
Flexible attitude to work, team working, punctual and conscientious
CV, Interview, References
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attributes
Essential
Desirable
How judged
Attainments
Completion of core training and further experience in
Clinical and surgical skills commensurate with demands of the post
Evidence of being a competent cataract surgeon
Possession of new skill not available in department,
Experience in keratoconus management, Corneal surgery.
Experience in corneal imaging including confocal microscopy
CV
Qualifications
FRCOphth., FRCS or equivalent
PhD, MD (research), BSc
CV
Research
Publications in subspecialty field within the last 3 years
Clinical or basic science research project idea or question
CV
Disposition
Flexible attitude to work, team working, punctual and conscientious
CV, Interview, References
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth., FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Publications in subspecialty field within the last 3 years
Desirable
- Clinical or basic science research project idea or question
Attainments
Essential
- Completion of core training and further experience in Clinical and surgical skills commensurate with demands of the post Evidence of being a competent cataract surgeon
Desirable
- Possession of new skill not available in department, Experience in keratoconus management, Corneal surgery. Experience in corneal imaging including confocal microscopy
Disposition
Essential
- Flexible attitude to work, team working, punctual and conscientious
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth., FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
Research
Essential
- Publications in subspecialty field within the last 3 years
Desirable
- Clinical or basic science research project idea or question
Attainments
Essential
- Completion of core training and further experience in Clinical and surgical skills commensurate with demands of the post Evidence of being a competent cataract surgeon
Desirable
- Possession of new skill not available in department, Experience in keratoconus management, Corneal surgery. Experience in corneal imaging including confocal microscopy
Disposition
Essential
- Flexible attitude to work, team working, punctual and conscientious
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
