Job summary

Base:St Paul's Eye Unit, Royal Liverpool University Hospital

Post Title: Clinical Fellow in Vitreoretinal Surgery (2 posts available)

Term of Post:12 months

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow in Vitreoretinal Surgery.This is a full-time post, although applicants who meet the person specification and wish to work less than full time are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The post is based primarily at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

St Paul's Eye Unit is a vibrant and innovative department with an international reputation for excellence in clinical care, education and research. The successful applicant will join a team of more than 30 consultant ophthalmologists, including five clinical academics.

The Vitreoretinal Service comprises eight consultant vitreoretinal surgeons, two vitreoretinal fellows, one senior (Level 4) ophthalmology resident undertaking advanced vitreoretinal training, and two to three junior residents. The service provides a comprehensive tertiary vitreoretinal service, receiving referrals from across Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales, neighbouring district general hospitals and the Isle of Man. It delivers specialist care for the full spectrum of vitreoretinal disorders, while providing a local and regional emergency vitreoretinal service.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be an integral member of the Vitreoretinal Service and will participate in the vitreoretinal on-call rota on a 1 in 2 basis, providing first-line assessment and management of vitreoretinal emergencies with consultant support. The fellow will receive supervised surgical training across the full spectrum of vitreoretinal disease and will be expected to contribute actively to outpatient clinics, operating lists and emergency services.

In addition to clinical duties, the fellow will be expected to participate in clinical research, audit and quality improvement projects, contribute to postgraduate teaching, and support the education and supervision of resident doctors and other junior members of the multidisciplinary team.

At the completion of the 12-month fellowship, the successful fellows will have the opportunity to undertake an optional 2-to-4-week exchange programme with the University of Rwanda at Kabgayi Eye Unit. This unique experience provides exposure to a different healthcare system and the opportunity to observe and assist in the management of complex vitreoretinal pathology that is encountered less frequently in UK practice.

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.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£55,355 to £67,325 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-OPHT-45-26

Job locations

Royal (LUHFT)

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full duties and responsibilities of the role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full duties and responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Attainments and practical skills

Essential

• Surgical training and experience in ophthalmology suitable for a VR fellow
• Competent and independent in cataract surgery

Desirable

• Some experience in vitreoretinal surgery

Qualifications

Essential

• Medical degree.

Desirable

• Post-graduate qualification in ophthalmology

Research

Essential

• Experience and an interest in research.

Desirable

• Publications and/or presentations of original research in ophthalmology

Disposition

Essential

• Able to work with team members of all grades within the NHS.
• Organisational skills.

Desirable

• Willingness to work flexibly towards the strategic aims of the organisation.

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Experience in 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 and practical skills Essential Surgical training and experience in ophthalmology suitable for a VR fellow Competent and independent in cataract surgery Desirable Some experience in vitreoretinal surgery Qualifications Essential Medical degree. Desirable Post-graduate qualification in ophthalmology Research Essential Experience and an interest in research. Desirable Publications and/or presentations of original research in ophthalmology Disposition Essential Able to work with team members of all grades within the NHS. Organisational skills. Desirable Willingness to work flexibly towards the strategic aims of the organisation. Teaching and Training Essential Experience in 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.

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 Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

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 Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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