Job summary
Applications are invited for 2 Fellowship posts in Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease.The proposed start dates are 1st of June and 3rd of August 2026.
These fellowships which offer excellent opportunities for clinical and surgical trainingand for clinical and basic science research. Candidates need to have equivalence tolevel 4 competency in cataract surgery and a good record of research publications.
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 StephenKaye on 0151-7063997 or via email to Ann.Sealeaf@liverpoolft.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for 2 Fellowship posts in Cornea and Ocular Surface Disease.The proposed start dates are 1st of June and 3rd of August 2026.
These fellowships which offer excellent opportunities for clinical and surgical training and for clinical and basic science research. Candidates need to have equivalence to level 4 competency in cataract surgery and a good record of research publications.
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
Please review the Job Description documentation for the full details of the post.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description documentation for the full details of the post.
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
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).
