Job summary
The BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD is responsible for the provision of both primary and secondary health care across North Wales. The main acute hospital of Central Division is Ysbyty Glan Clwyd, the Ophthalmic Unit is based at Abergele Hospital.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for a population of around 676,000 people across the six counties of North Wales (Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham) as well as some parts of mid Wales, Cheshire and Shropshire.
Main duties of the job
The Division of Surgery & Anaesthesia is looking to recruit an Ophthalmic Speciality Doctor. The successful applicant will join a team of Ophthalmic Surgeons with special interests including vitreo-retinal, ocular motility, cornea, ocular plastics, paediatrics and neuro-ophthalmology.
About us
The Ophthalmic Department consists of 10 Consultants, 1 Associate Specialist, 4 Staff Doctors, 1 Glaucoma Fellow and currently 4 Speciality trainees.
The Department also enjoys the support of highly qualified and motivated staff including Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Injectors, Orthoptists, Contact Lens Specialist and Low Vision Aid Advisor.
The successful candidates will support the further development and expansion of Ophthalmic services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants should be fully registered and ideally have at least 3 years Ophthalmic experience. Applicants should be able to perform cataract surgery independently and may be able to take part in the first on call rota.
North Wales is an area of outstanding natural beauty, and is within easy access of the Snowdonia National Park, Chester, Liverpool and Manchester.
Should you require further information or wish to visit the Department and meet members of staff, please contact Miss Catrin Bertalot, Clinical Lead. Telephone: (01745) 448330 ext 855180.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants should be fully registered and ideally have at least 3 years Ophthalmic experience. Applicants should be able to perform cataract surgery independently and may be able to take part in the first on call rota.
North Wales is an area of outstanding natural beauty, and is within easy access of the Snowdonia National Park, Chester, Liverpool and Manchester.
Should you require further information or wish to visit the Department and meet members of staff, please contact Miss Catrin Bertalot, Clinical Lead. Telephone: (01745) 448330 ext 855180.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Desirable
- DRCOphth, MRCOphth, FRCOphth or equivalent
General
Essential
- Acceptance that the post requires a strong service commitment
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of three years in Ophthalmology
- Ability to perform cataract surgery independantly
Desirable
- Willingness to perform on call duties
Audit
Essential
- Experience in and participation in departmental audit
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience working in busy outpatients, accident & emergency and theatre.
- Ability to work/operate unsupervised
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach junior staff, non medical staff and students.
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Willingness to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate.
- Ability to establish good working relationships with staff and be able to communicate well with patients.
- Flexibility.
Management
Essential
- Good organisational skills and time management
Desirable
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Desirable
- DRCOphth, MRCOphth, FRCOphth or equivalent
General
Essential
- Acceptance that the post requires a strong service commitment
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of three years in Ophthalmology
- Ability to perform cataract surgery independantly
Desirable
- Willingness to perform on call duties
Audit
Essential
- Experience in and participation in departmental audit
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience working in busy outpatients, accident & emergency and theatre.
- Ability to work/operate unsupervised
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach junior staff, non medical staff and students.
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Willingness to seek timely assistance from senior colleagues when appropriate.
- Ability to establish good working relationships with staff and be able to communicate well with patients.
- Flexibility.
Management
Essential
- Good organisational skills and time management
Desirable
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).
