Host overview
Training at this institution
The directory documents 1 training route associated with Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust — Craniofacial Unit. Compare each programme’s requirements and source evidence below.
- Published locations
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Training pathways
- Clinical fellowship
- Named leadership
- 1 of 1 programme records
- Official evidence
- 1 linked source
Published training focus
Faculty and programme leadership
- Mr Christopher Parks
Alder Hey Children's Craniofacial Fellowship
Mr Christopher Parks (listed as principle supervisor)
Programmes and application details
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 and review dates
- Alder Hey Children's Hospital — Craniofacial service and fellowship page ↗Source reviewed 28 Oct 2026
These sources document the listed training routes. Institutional rankings, bed counts, accreditation, full staff rosters and current vacancies are not inferred.
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