Consultant Ophthalmologist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Ophthalmology department of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Due to ongoing service demands and the need to develop a new innovative design to service delivery there is the need to recruit a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in cataracts.

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.

The successful candidate would undertake cataract surgery and have experience of delivery of high flow lists.

Main duties of the job

The post comprises 10 sessions with 7 DCCs and 3 SPA's.The successful candidate will participate in the on-call rota (1 in 11). The number of SPA's may vary with the agreement of the post holder and the Health Board in advance or after commencement.

The successful applicant will be expected to be involved with teaching of Ophthalmic trainees as well as engaging with medical students, optometry students and postgraduate optometrists undertaking higher qualifications in Glaucoma which leads to provision of enhanced shared care services.

To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate

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

To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the speciality, the Medical Division or the Health Board

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 specialty 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. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.