Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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Job summary

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information with regards to this post.

Main duties of the job

The duties of this post will be outpatient clinics in particular participating in the AMD, Diabetic Retinopathy and Retinal Vein Occlusion service and administration / recommendation anti VEGF and other intra-vitreal treatments. Casualty clinics will also be a requirement.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Date posted

26 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£52,542 to £82,418 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-SD-OPHTH- 0324

Job locations

Wrexham

Croesnewyd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information with regards to this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information with regards to this post.

Person Specification

welsh

Desirable

  • oDRCOphth, MRCOphth, FRCOphth or equivalent
  • Experience of participation in research activity including recruitment, consenting or laboratory based research.
  • Full Driving Licence

English

Essential

  • oFull GMC Registration
  • oCompetence in managing emergency Ophthalmology cases as First on call with non-resident consultant cover
  • oWillingness and ability to work with minimal direct supervision oGood written and oral communication skills oDemonstrate ability to manage time effectively oExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
  • oParticipation in Clinical audit/Quality Improvement activity
  • oUnderstanding of NHS management structure.

Desirable

  • oDRCOphth, MRCOphth, FRCOphth or equivalent
  • oPublication in Peer Reviewed journals. oParticipation in departmental undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Person Specification

welsh

Desirable

  • oDRCOphth, MRCOphth, FRCOphth or equivalent
  • Experience of participation in research activity including recruitment, consenting or laboratory based research.
  • Full Driving Licence

English

Essential

  • oFull GMC Registration
  • oCompetence in managing emergency Ophthalmology cases as First on call with non-resident consultant cover
  • oWillingness and ability to work with minimal direct supervision oGood written and oral communication skills oDemonstrate ability to manage time effectively oExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
  • oParticipation in Clinical audit/Quality Improvement activity
  • oUnderstanding of NHS management structure.

Desirable

  • oDRCOphth, MRCOphth, FRCOphth or equivalent
  • oPublication in Peer Reviewed journals. oParticipation in departmental undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham

Croesnewyd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham

Croesnewyd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Site Specialty Manager

Mrs Mandy Thomas

mandy.thomas3@wales.nhs.uk

03000857915

Date posted

26 March 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£52,542 to £82,418 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-SD-OPHTH- 0324

Job locations

Wrexham

Croesnewyd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


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