Job summary
Consultant Ophthalmologists with special interest in Vitreoretinal Surgery
The successful applicant will manage Vitreoretinal, Medical Retinal and General Ophthalmology clinics. They will be responsible for all aspects of the operative care of their patients. In addition to Vitreoretinal expertise the post holder is expected to be well experienced with complex cataract surgeries, general emergency ophthalmic procedures, lasers and globe trauma including penetrating injury.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a clinical service, with colleagues, which will include the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness. Working with consultant colleagues and the multi-professional team the post holder will have continuing responsibility for the well-being of all patients under their care; allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff.
In partnership with clinical and managerial colleagues the post holder will also have responsibility for the safe, efficient, and effective functioning of the services working in line with the values of the Health Board.
The post holder should become involved in all aspects of the department's work including teaching, audit, elective and trauma care.
About us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales's largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, 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 and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- GMC Specialist Registration in Ophthalmology or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview
- Vitreoretinal experience to completed fellowship standard
- Broad based general experience in Ophthalmology including complex cataracts, emergency surgeries and procedures
- An understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence of such.
- FRCOphth
Desirable
- Fellowship training in Vitreoretinal surgery
- Additional specialist qualification or qualification with relevant skills and experience in the relevant specialty
- Management courses / qualifications
- Departmental administration experience
Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such.
Skills and 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
- Evidence of the ability to work in stressful situations and/or when under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Critical appraisal courses / skills
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit projects
- Evidence of completed audit projects
Additional Requirements
Essential
- A team player who values the individual contributions of a multi-disciplinary team
- A team player who values the individual contributions of a multi-disciplinary team
- A willingness to work outside working hours at short notice in times of need
- Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
- Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local / regional / national level
- Welsh speaker or willingness to learn
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- GMC Specialist Registration in Ophthalmology or within 6 months of obtaining CCT from date of interview
- Vitreoretinal experience to completed fellowship standard
- Broad based general experience in Ophthalmology including complex cataracts, emergency surgeries and procedures
- An understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence of such.
- FRCOphth
Desirable
- Fellowship training in Vitreoretinal surgery
- Additional specialist qualification or qualification with relevant skills and experience in the relevant specialty
- Management courses / qualifications
- Departmental administration experience
Clinical Governance
Essential
- An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such.
Skills and 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
- Evidence of the ability to work in stressful situations and/or when under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Critical appraisal courses / skills
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit projects
- Evidence of completed audit projects
Additional Requirements
Essential
- A team player who values the individual contributions of a multi-disciplinary team
- A team player who values the individual contributions of a multi-disciplinary team
- A willingness to work outside working hours at short notice in times of need
- Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
- Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local / regional / national level
- 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
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).
