Job summary
We have two posts available. These appointments are offered as permanent posts as per details in the advert, and your principal place of employment being either Bronglais Hospital or Glangwili Hospital, although other working locations including off site working may be necessary and will form part of your agreed job plan. This will be subject to change as the Health Board's clinical requirements are amended to meet the needs of the service/patients.
Main duties of the job
The role is for a Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology dealing with a wide range of ophthalmic diagnoses, high volume cataract surgery, IVT and emergency eye casualty
To work as part of the service for Ophthalmology to the hospital and community, designated with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmological and associated conditions.
You will contribute to 1:7 on call rota during the week and 1:7 on the weekends where cover expands to encompass the whole of the Health Board catchment area.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings.
47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers.
Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY
https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ
https://youtu.be/fp100QsjygM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- -Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
- - 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least 2 of which in a specialty training programme in ophthalmology Or as fixed term specialty trainee in a relelvant specialty OR MBBS or recognised equivalent
- - MBBS or recognised equivalent
Desirable
Research
Essential
- - Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes
Desirable
- -Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
Clinical Governance
Essential
- -Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- -Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- -Knowledge of risk management
- -Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process
Clinical experience
Essential
- -Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- -Broad based experience in Ophthalmology
- -Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
- -Knowledge and participation in CPD
Desirable
- -Experience of NHS
- -Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- -Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
- - 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least 2 of which in a specialty training programme in ophthalmology Or as fixed term specialty trainee in a relelvant specialty OR MBBS or recognised equivalent
- - MBBS or recognised equivalent
Desirable
Research
Essential
- - Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes
Desirable
- -Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
Clinical Governance
Essential
- -Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- -Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- -Knowledge of risk management
- -Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process
Clinical experience
Essential
- -Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- -Broad based experience in Ophthalmology
- -Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
- -Knowledge and participation in CPD
Desirable
- -Experience of NHS
- -Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
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).
