Job summary
The post is full time. The post is a general post although particular interests may be accommodated. The post holder should become involved in all aspects of the Department's work including teaching, audit, elective and trauma care.
The post holder is expected to be well experienced with cataract surgeries, including complex cases. The post holder should also have expertise in emergency ophthalmic procedures, lasers, intraocular & periocular trauma and endophthalmitis management.
The post holder may be required to travel to outreach community clinics located at Llandudno, Holyhead, Pwllheli and Dolgellau.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a Consultant Ophthalmology Consultant with interest in Glaucoma to join the Department of Ophthalmology in this beautiful area of North West Wales. The Department of Ophthalmology currently consists of 3 Consultant Ophthalmology Consultants, 2 Agency Locum Consultants and one Specialist Doctor. With support from 1 Associate Specialty Doctor and 4 Specialty Doctors. The Ophthalmology department has close links with the other 2 hospitals in Betsi Cadwaldr University Health Board, Abergele and Wrexham hospital. This post will be mainly based at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, but could be required to travel to community clinics located in Llandudno, Holyhead, Pwllheli and Dolgellau. The Ophthalmology department has access to:A Stroke team,Radiology,ENT,Rheumatology, Neurology,Endocrinology,General Medicine and Surgery,Cardiology.If you are interested in joining this rapidly developing Health Board and have the appropriate qualifications and experience, we would be delighted to hear from you.We can offer you: A well-equipped modern department, Competent, enthusiastic and motivated staff, Excellent facilities for all outdoor leisure pursuits, Excellent road and rail links with the rest of the mainland UK together with a fast ferry service to Southern Ireland
About us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, with a budget of £1.7 billion and a workforce of over 19,000 staff. The Health Board providesprimary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals, 22 communityhospitals and a network of over 90 healthcentres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. BCUHB alsocoordinates or provides the work of 113 GP practices andthe NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system which strives to excellent compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third sector organisations. BCUHB has a developed relationship with the universities in North Wales and with the University of Bangor is seeking medical school status and operates in a research-rich learning culture.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information
Currently under review with the Royal College.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information
Currently under review with the Royal College.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with a license to practice as a Consultant Medical Degree
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of fellowship/training or competencies in Glaucoma or Oculoplastics
Experience
Essential
- Broad Based general experience in Ophthalmology including complex cataracts, emergency surgeries and procedures
Desirable
- Additional specialist qualification or qualification, relevant skills experience in the relevant specialty.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such.
Ability
Essential
- Ability to apply knowledge.
- Ability to write relevant, legible clinical notes.
- Safe and effective verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to involve patients in their management.
- Ability to handle difficult interviews with patients or relatives with tact and sensitivity
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
Management
Essential
- An understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence of such.
- A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings.
Desirable
- Management courses / qualifications.
- Departmental administration experience.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation
- Evidence of completed audit projects.
Desirable
- Critical appraisal courses / skills.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development.
Disposition
Essential
- Friendly and polite disposition.
- A team player who values the individual contributions of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Reliable, self-motivated and punctual
- Evidence of the ability to work in stressful situations and/or when under pressure.
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Desirable
- Able to commence work within 3 months of appointment
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local / regional / national level
Language
Desirable
- Welsh speaker or willingness to learn
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration with a license to practice as a Consultant Medical Degree
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of fellowship/training or competencies in Glaucoma or Oculoplastics
Experience
Essential
- Broad Based general experience in Ophthalmology including complex cataracts, emergency surgeries and procedures
Desirable
- Additional specialist qualification or qualification, relevant skills experience in the relevant specialty.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such.
Ability
Essential
- Ability to apply knowledge.
- Ability to write relevant, legible clinical notes.
- Safe and effective verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to involve patients in their management.
- Ability to handle difficult interviews with patients or relatives with tact and sensitivity
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
Management
Essential
- An understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence of such.
- A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings.
Desirable
- Management courses / qualifications.
- Departmental administration experience.
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation
- Evidence of completed audit projects.
Desirable
- Critical appraisal courses / skills.
Training
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development.
Disposition
Essential
- Friendly and polite disposition.
- A team player who values the individual contributions of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Reliable, self-motivated and punctual
- Evidence of the ability to work in stressful situations and/or when under pressure.
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Desirable
- Able to commence work within 3 months of appointment
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local / regional / national level
Language
Desirable
- Welsh speaker or willingness to learn
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
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).
