Job summary
The Regional Ophthalmology Programme is an ambitious programme of service transformation, working across health board boundaries to deliver sustainable services, high quality care and improved outcome to patients in a timely way.
The Regional Programme covers Aneurin Bevan, Cardiff and Vale and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Boards and is developing projects and change activities where working regionally adds value and aligns with the regionally agreed strategy.
One of the regional projects is the development of a Cataracts Unit in Nevill Hall Hospital to treat patients from across the region using high flow principles. The new unit set up aims to incorporate best practice into all areas of service delivery in the unit and the new role of [consultant] provides the opportunity to influence and shape clinical practice in this area.
Delivery of eyecare across Wales is undergoing significant and exciting transformational change. This opportunity will allow the successful applicant to be at the forefront to the delivery of a unique eyecare service. Any successful applicant would be expected to be able to engage in multi-disciplinary working to allow the highest quality care to be delivered.
Main duties of the job
As a senior employee of the Health Board the post holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Health Board's patients.
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:-
- To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service
- To undertake all work in accordance with the Health Board's procedures and operating policies
- To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Division's and Health Board's service plans.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide, with clinical colleagues (as appropriate) a service in the specialty to the hospitals so designated with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge in liaison with consultant colleagues and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time).
Requirement to participate in medical audit and in continuing medical education in ways which are acceptable to the Health Board
All clinical staff are accountable and responsible for their own clinical competence and should limit their actions to those for which they are deemed competent. Clinical staff are also required to comply with the requirements of their professional organisations regarding supervision.
The post holder will participate in a full shift working pattern.
This position involves Regulated Activity with adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:
- Enhanced check with barred list information, including
- an adults barred list check
Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide, with clinical colleagues (as appropriate) a service in the specialty to the hospitals so designated with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge in liaison with consultant colleagues and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time).
Requirement to participate in medical audit and in continuing medical education in ways which are acceptable to the Health Board
All clinical staff are accountable and responsible for their own clinical competence and should limit their actions to those for which they are deemed competent. Clinical staff are also required to comply with the requirements of their professional organisations regarding supervision.
The post holder will participate in a full shift working pattern.
This position involves Regulated Activity with adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:
- Enhanced check with barred list information, including
- an adults barred list check
Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. MRCS
Desirable
- Post graduate degree in Ophthalmology
Eligibility
Essential
- -Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Broad based experience in ophthalmic Surgery
- Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Previous experience in performing ophthalmic procedures such as injections and cataract operations.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
Desirable
- Degree & Courses relevant to ophthalmology
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. MRCS
Desirable
- Post graduate degree in Ophthalmology
Eligibility
Essential
- -Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Broad based experience in ophthalmic Surgery
- Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Previous experience in performing ophthalmic procedures such as injections and cataract operations.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
Desirable
- Degree & Courses relevant to ophthalmology
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.
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.
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).
