Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Fellowship in Cornea and External Eye Disease

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Job summary

Applications are invited to a 9-month Fellowship post in Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease. The proposed start date is August 1st May 2025.

This post is one of 3 Corneal and OSD Fellowships which offer excellent opportunities for clinical and surgical training and for clinical and basic science research.

Further details are in the job description.

Additional information can be obtained from Mr. Mahmoud Ahmed, Mr. Mohammad Ahmad, Mr. K Gadhvi, Ms. Nardine Menassa and Professor Stephen Kaye on 0151-7063997 or via email to Ann.Sealeaf@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited to a 9-month Fellowship post in Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease. The proposed start date is August 1st May 2025.

This post is one of 3 Corneal and OSD Fellowships which offer excellent opportunities for clinical and surgical training and for clinical and basic science research.

Further details are in the job description.

Additional information can be obtained from Mr. Mahmoud Ahmed, Mr. Mohammad Ahmad, Mr. K Gadhvi, Ms. Nardine Menassa and Professor Stephen Kaye on 0151-7063997 or via email to Ann.Sealeaf@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

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.

Details

Date posted

04 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 to £70,425 a year per Annum (dependant on experience)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-OPHT-13-25-A

Job locations

Royal (LUHFT)

Mount Vernon St

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure that you review the Job Description for full details and responsibilities of the post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure that you review the Job Description for full details and responsibilities of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • FRCOphth., FRCS or equivalent

Desirable

  • PhD, MD (research), BSc

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

  • PhD, MD (research), BSc

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal (LUHFT)

Mount Vernon St

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal (LUHFT)

Mount Vernon St

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Divisional Head Ophthalmology Support Services

Andrew Tompkin

07771867840

Details

Date posted

04 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 to £70,425 a year per Annum (dependant on experience)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-OPHT-13-25-A

Job locations

Royal (LUHFT)

Mount Vernon St

Liverpool

L7 8YE


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