Clinical Fellow in Oculoplastics (Ophthalmology)

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Liverpool is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Oculoplastics to work full-time for 12 months. The position involves outpatient clinics, theatre sessions, and collaboration with consultants. Applicants should have completed general ophthalmic training and hold FRCOphth or equivalent. This role offers excellent opportunities for surgical research and participation in medical education.

Qualifications

• Completed general ophthalmic training and obtained FRCOphth or equivalent.
• Prior experience of oculoplastics is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work at Liverpool University Hospital with outpatient clinics and theatre sessions.
• Assist with the care of oculoplastic in-patients.
• Participate in medical audit and educational sessions.

Skills

Oculoplastics experience

General ophthalmic training

Surgical research aptitude

Education

FRCOphth or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job summary: The Ophthalmology Directorate wishes to appoint a Clinical Fellow in Oculoplastics, Lacrimal and Orbital Surgery. The appointment is for 12 months beginning August 2026. The post holder will work at Liverpool University Hospital and the majority of the sessions will be based within the Aintree University Hospital, Elective Care Centre. Duties include outpatient clinics and theatre sessions with the two oculoplastic consultants. The Clinical Fellow will also assist with the care of any oculoplastic in-patient, and have the opportunity to work in collaboration with the regional Maxillofacial Unit and the Walton Centre for Neurosciences in the management of joint complex cases.

Main duties of the job: The post holder would ideally have completed general ophthalmic training and obtained FRCOphth or equivalent. Prior experience of oculoplastics is highly desirable. The post is expected to attract candidates who have completed their general ophthalmic training and at present is not recognised for training by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.

The post holder will primarily work with Consultant Ophthalmologists Mr A McCormick and Mr Z Sultan.

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 Hospital is 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 Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women\'s Hospital specializes in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK\'s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is 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 their careers page.

Details

Date posted: 30 October 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £52,656 to £73,992 a year per Annum (dependant on experience)

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 287-OPHT-51-25

Job locations: Aintree, Lower Lane, Liverpool, L9 7AL

Job responsibilities

Clinical workload

The Ophthalmic Department provides a comprehensive oculoplastic service for its catchment area of Sefton, Liverpool and Knowsley. In addition we provide a tertiary service for Merseyside and other regions for the management of complex cases. We see a wide range of oculoplastic, orbital and lacrimal conditions and have a high demand for our services. We have good links with related specialties including maxillo-facial surgery, neurosurgery, ENT and dermatology, and operate when necessary with colleagues from these specialties, particularly in complex head and neck cancer patients.

There is a weekly postgraduate educational session attended by doctors working in Ophthalmology throughout Mersey. All units make an active contribution. This occurs on a Wednesday afternoon when no clinical activity takes place. There is also a locally run bi-weekly oculoplastic teaching session.

All medical staff are expected to participate in medical audit as agreed by the University Hospitals audit committee and you would be expected to play a leading role in encouraging appropriate audit and implementing the lessons learned.

Person specification

Attainments

• Essential: Recognised training in ophthalmic surgery at OST level

Desirable

• Specific training in oculoplastic disorders

Qualifications

• Essential: FRCOphth or equivalent

Research

• Essential: Evidence of an aptitude in surgical research

Desirable: Publications, presentations of original clinical and/or laboratory research

Regulatory and sponsorship

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS will be required 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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Aintree

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

Employer\'s website: https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/