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Appointment evidence
Published role and affiliation
The official evidence identifies the leadership and affiliation listed below for Alder Hey Children's Craniofacial Fellowship.
- Leadership as published
- Mr Christopher Parks (listed as principle supervisor)
- Evidence reviewed
- 28 Oct 2026
- Affiliated training host
- Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust — Craniofacial Unit
Names may identify a director, supervisor, host or contact. The source wording above defines the role; reconfirm the current appointment with the programme.
Training context
Published programme focus
These areas describe the linked training programme, rather than a complete clinical biography or list of individual credentials.
Associated training route
Clinical fellowship
Alder Hey Children's Craniofacial Fellowship
A 12-month structured fellowship allowing the individual to become familiar with all aspects of paediatric craniofacial surgery at one of the highest volume craniofacial centres in the world, recognised by the Royal College of Surgeons and the Surgical Advisory Committee of UK.
- Location
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Duration
- 1 year (12-month fellowship)
- Clinical participation
- The appointed fellow will be immersed in a hands-on experience and will have the opportunity to integrate in a multi-disciplinary team; the fellow is expected to participate in on call, teaching responsibilities, surgeries and clinics
- International applicants
- Eligibility must be confirmed with the programme
- Funding
- Not publicly listed
- Application timing
- Applications are reviewed on an individual basis
Programme listed — intake not confirmed
Number of positions: 1. The start date for the next post is November 2023 but is negotiable dependant on candidate suitability
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Doctors trained within neurosurgery, maxillofacial surgery and plastic surgery are eligible to apply.
Published training
- Simple and complex craniosynostosis, facial dysmorphisms, encephaloceles, orbital dysostosis, craniofacial microsomia, orthognathic planning, facial clefts, microtia, temporo-mandibular disorders
- Adult craniofacial cases including cranioplasty, tissue expander insertions, pan-facial trauma, orthognathic surgery
- Weekly multidisciplinary team meetings, on call and teaching responsibilities
- A research project initiated and completed over the 12-month period
Application route
Applications are reviewed on an individual basis and applied directly to Alder Hey Children's Hospital.
No programme-specific document checklist is recorded. Follow the current official instructions.
Official institution page · Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
Official sources
Source review: 28 Oct 2026. Education history, additional appointments, publications and personal contact details are not added without separate official evidence.
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