Job summary
Applications are invited for one post.
Start date will be 2nd March 2025.
FURTHER DETAIL TO BE SUPPLIED
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for a 12 month fixed term fellowship post in Medical Retina based at St Pauls Eye Unit at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital (RLUH), which is part of the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT).
The post is clinical with two sessions per week available for study, research and audit. There will be opportunities to contribute to clinical research in Medical Retina and join as a sub-investigator a number of on-going clinical trials in age-related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, uveitis and inherited retinal diseases. There is a strong emphasis on active participation in weekly teaching and training activities and journal clubs.
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 their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical activities include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, retinal vascular disease, inflammatory eye disease, inherited retinal disease, macular disease, general and acute ophthalmology. The timetable will likely include a theatre session on alternate weeks to enable fellows with cataract surgery experience to maintain their skills but is not intended to provide training in cataract surgery. There is a commitment to the emergency eye service during working hours, the post does not include an out-of-hours commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical activities include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, retinal vascular disease, inflammatory eye disease, inherited retinal disease, macular disease, general and acute ophthalmology. The timetable will likely include a theatre session on alternate weeks to enable fellows with cataract surgery experience to maintain their skills but is not intended to provide training in cataract surgery. There is a commitment to the emergency eye service during working hours, the post does not include an out-of-hours commitment.
Person Specification
Attainments ad practical skills
Essential
- Four years' experience in ophthalmology as a postgraduate trainee.
Desirable
- An interest in specialisation within the sub-specialty of medical retina or medical ophthalmology.
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree, Specialty training in ophthalmology
Desirable
- Fellowship qualification (FRCOphth, FEBO or equivalent)
Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in ophthalmic research
Desirable
- Presentations or publications in the fields of medical retina, medical ophthalmology or inflammatory eye disease.
Disposition
Essential
- Able to work with team members of all grades within the NHS. Organisational skills.
Desirable
- Willingness to work towards the strategic aims of the organisation. Evidence of leadership skills.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience in formal and informal teaching and training
Desirable
- Qualification in teaching and or training
Audit
Essential
- Clinical audit experience
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of a clinical audit cycle
Person Specification
Attainments ad practical skills
Essential
- Four years' experience in ophthalmology as a postgraduate trainee.
Desirable
- An interest in specialisation within the sub-specialty of medical retina or medical ophthalmology.
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree, Specialty training in ophthalmology
Desirable
- Fellowship qualification (FRCOphth, FEBO or equivalent)
Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in ophthalmic research
Desirable
- Presentations or publications in the fields of medical retina, medical ophthalmology or inflammatory eye disease.
Disposition
Essential
- Able to work with team members of all grades within the NHS. Organisational skills.
Desirable
- Willingness to work towards the strategic aims of the organisation. Evidence of leadership skills.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience in formal and informal teaching and training
Desirable
- Qualification in teaching and or training
Audit
Essential
- Clinical audit experience
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of a clinical audit cycle
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).
