North West School of Ophthalmology
Welcome to the North West School of Ophthalmology
The ophthalmology programme offered by NHS England – North West will give you an unparalleled exposure to the full range of ophthalmic disease and its management.
In addition to your clinical and educational supervisors, you will also have the support of a trainee mentor to help you through the early stages of training. You may also have the opportunity to be involved in international ophthalmology training initiatives.
Ophthalmology training in NHS England - North West is divided between two sectors and each have their own Training Programme Director. Please select one of the following for further information on each sector:
August 2024 - New curriculum and e-portfolio
Ophthalmology move to a new curriculum and e-portoflio from August 2024.
For further information about the transfer ot the new curriculum and e-portfolio - please visit the RCOphth website:
Key Contacts
Dr Fiona Clarke,
Associate Dean for Ophthalmology
Based at NHS England – North West's Liverpool Office, Regatta Place
Email: fiona.clarke34@nhs.net
Ms Jane Ashworth,
Head of School of Ophthalmology
Based at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital
Email: jane.ashworth@mft.nhs.uk
Mrs Anshoo Choudhary,
Ophthalmology Training Programme Director for Cheshire and Merseyside
Based at Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Email: anshoo.choudhary@liverpoolft.nhs.uk
Mr Kenneth Yau,
Ophthalmology Training Programme Director for Greater Manchester and Lancashire
Based at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital
Email: kenneth.yau@mft.nhs.uk
School of Ophthalmology Training Programme Management Team
The North West School of Ophthalmology Training Programme Management Team are based at NHS England's Manchester Office.
Programme Support Manager for Surgery
Ashley Barrett
Email: england.ophthalmology.nw@nhs.net
Tel: 0161 268 9520
Programme Support Co-ordinator for Surgery
Jennifer Sneade
Email: england.ophthalmology.nw@nhs.net
Tel: 0161 268 9588
Programme Support Administrator for Surgery
Ian Griffiths
Email: england.ophthalmology.nw@nhs.net
Tel: 0161 268 9575
General enquiries can also be emailed to the School of Ophthalmology Programme Management Team on the following email address: england.ophthalmology.nw@nhs.net
All trainees in the North West are employed by a single 'Lead Employer', Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (formerly known as St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust). For any HR or payroll enquiries please contact the lead Employer team.
Lead Employer Team
Website: leademployer.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/
Email: lead.employer@sthk.nhs.uk
Tel: 0151 478 7777
Lead Employer Payroll Team
Email: leademployerpayroll@sthk.nhs.uk
Tel: 0151 290 4658
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists Contacts
Deputy Head of Education and Training
Vanna Fadda
Email: vanna.fadda@rcophth.ac.uk
Tel: 020 3770 5340
General Contacts
Website: www.rcophth.ac.uk
Email: training@rcophth.ac.uk
Tel: 0300 030 2020
ARCP information can now be found on the Ophthalmology ARCP page.
National Ophthalmology Recruitment
National Recruitment for ST1 Ophthalmology is managed by NHS England - South West. As of 2023 there will be no recruitment at ST3.
Click here to go to NHS England - South West's Recruitment website
ST1 Ophthalmology person specification
Ophthalmology in North West England
Sector: Cheshire and Merseyside
Vacancies: TBC
Start Date: 6 August 2025
Grade: ST1
Programme Length: 84 months
Apply via Oriel
Applications open until 4pm Thu 21 Nov 2024
Ophthalmology in North West England
Sector: Greater Manchester and Lancashire
Vacancies: TBC
Start Date: 6 August 2025
Grade: ST1
Programme Length: 84 months
Apply via Oriel
Applications open until 4pm Thu 21 Nov 2024
Ophthalmology ACF Recruitment
Recruitment to Ophthalmology Academic Clinical Fellow (ACF) posts in the North West is managed by NHS England – North West.
Click here to go to NHS England – North West's Recruitment website
Ophthalmology ACF in North West England
Sector: Greater Mancehster and Lancashire
Vacancies: 1
Start Date: 6 August 2025
Grade: ST1
Programme Length: 84 months (36 months as ACF)
Apply via Oriel
Applications CLOSED
Links
National Specialty Recruitment
Local Recruitment (Academic Clinical Fellows only)
Royal College of Ophthalmologists
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists' e-portfolio
NHS North West Leadership Academy, Mentoring Scheme
NHS England – North West Links
SuppoRTT (Supported Return to Training)
Study Leave | Email: england.studyleave.nw@nhs.net
Out of Programme (OOP) information
Less Than Full Time (LTFT) Training | Email: england.ltft.nw@nhs.net
Revalidation | Form R | Email: england.revalidation.nw@nhs.net
Leadership courses (Medical Leadership Fellowships, Postgraduate Module in Medical Leadership)
Education courses (PG Certificate in Workplace Based Postgraduate Medical Education Fellowship) | Email: england.facultydevelopment.nw@nhs.net
Careers advice | england.careers.nw@nhs.net
Page Last Updated 5 August 2024