Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology

The closing date is 10 June 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a specialty doctor to join the Ophthalmology team in Ysbyty Gwynedd, North Wales.

The department has individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and a family feel, we like to think that all are welcome here.

Despite being a smallish District General Hospital, we have a busy and varied workload, which peaks in the holiday seasons due to the influx of visitors to our beautiful National Park.

It is important to us that the successful candidate is a great team-player and confident in their anaesthetic skills, as they will be a key member of the overnight on-call team.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be involved with the examination and treatment of patients in the Ophthalmology Department and will also assist in the Eye Casualty on a regular basis.

The working week will comprise 10 programmed activities. Any changes to the working arrangements will be by means of discussion and agreement.

Main duties include:

Carry out ophthalmic clinical duties as assigned

Undertake procedures, lasers and relevant clinical investigations as required

Work a 1 in 4 on call rota evenings and weekends (presently on call is 5pm to 10pm weekdays and 9am to 10pm weekends)

Take part in formal medical audits

The successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to further their career by developing a subspecialty interest of their choice.

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.

Details

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,727 to £95,400 a year gross per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-SPD-OPH-0525

Job locations

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL59 2PW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section for full details about the post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section for full details about the post.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Appropriate experience in Ophthalmology - minimum 4 years postgraduate experience with at least 2 years in the specialty

Desirable

  • Postgraduate certificate/diploma

Basic Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Appropriate levels of skills and ability expected from an Ophthalmologist at ST3+ grade
  • Good working knowledge of up to date Ophthalmology

Knowlege and Qualifications

Essential

  • MBChB or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
  • ALS

Desirable

  • MRCS
  • ATLS
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Appropriate experience in Ophthalmology - minimum 4 years postgraduate experience with at least 2 years in the specialty

Desirable

  • Postgraduate certificate/diploma

Basic Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Appropriate levels of skills and ability expected from an Ophthalmologist at ST3+ grade
  • Good working knowledge of up to date Ophthalmology

Knowlege and Qualifications

Essential

  • MBChB or equivalent
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
  • ALS

Desirable

  • MRCS
  • ATLS

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL59 2PW


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

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL59 2PW


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Ophthalmologist

Mr Elias Veepanat

Elias.J.Veepanat@wales.nhs.uk

03000842242

Details

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,727 to £95,400 a year gross per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-SPD-OPH-0525

Job locations

Ysbyty Gwynedd

Penrhosgarnedd

Bangor

LL59 2PW


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