North West School of Ophthalmology

North West Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education

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.

Key Contacts

Dr Fiona Clarke,
Associate Dean for Ophthalmology

Based at NHS England's Liverpool Office, Regatta Place
Email: fiona.clarke34@nhs.net

Mrs Anshoo Choudhary, from 1 Dec 2024
Head of School of Ophthalmology

Based at Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Email: anshoo.choudhary@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

Ms Natasha Spiteri,
Ophthalmology Training Programme Director for Cheshire and Merseyside from 1 Feb 2025

Based at Countess of Chester Hospital
Email: n.spiteri@nhs.net

Mr Ken Yau,
Ophthalmology Training Programme Director for Greater Manchester and Lancashire

Based at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital
Email: kenneth.yau@mft.nhs.uk

Miss Fidan Jmor,
Ophthalmology Training Programme Director for Exam Support

Based at Royal Liverpool University Hospital
Email: fidan.jmor@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

SuppoRTT Champion

SuppoRTT (Supported Return To Training) is a national programme designed to improve the experience for all resident doctors, dentists and public health practitioners who are returning to training. Many resident doctors take time out of training for a number of reasons which can often vary in duration. This can include; parental leave, OOPs, career breaks, carer's leave and sickness.

NHS England understands that regardless of the reason, returning back into training can be a challenging and stressful time. However, you are not on your own; NHS England, your School and your host organisation are here to support and guide you through this process.

Please see the North West School of Ophthalmology SuppoRTT pages for more information.

Mrs Ade Garrick,
Ophthalmology SuppoRTT Champion for Cheshire and Merseyside

Based at Southport and Formby District General Hospital
Email: adesuwa.garrick@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk

Ms Nadia Chaudhry,
Ophthalmology SuppoRTT Champion for Greater Manchester and Lancashire

Based at Stepping Hill Hospital
Email: nadia.chaudhry@stockport.nhs.uk

School of Ophthalmology Training Programme Management Team

Lead Employer Contacts

The Royal College of Ophthalmologist's Contacts

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.

 NHS England - South West's Recruitment website

 National NHS England's Recruitment Website (includes Timelines, Guidance, Competition Ratios etc.)

 ST1 Ophthalmology person specification

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

Links

 National Specialty Recruitment

 Local Recruitment (Academic Clinical Fellows only)

 Royal College of Ophthalmologists

 Royal College of Ophthalmologists e-portfolio (Forteen Fish)

 Inter-Deanery Transfers

 NHS North West Leadership Academy, Mentoring Scheme

NHS England – North West Links

Training Support Network

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

Policies and Procedures

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

Intra-Deanery Transfer Policy for transferring between sectors within NHS England – North West (on Policies and Procedures page under 'Intra-LETB Transfer')

Last updated: 23 April 2025