Job summary
This is a permanent post providing an exciting opportunity to join a team of innovative ophthalmologists junior doctors within the Royal Glamorgan Hospital.
Currently all emergency and major elective work will be undertaken at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. All other work (outpatient, diagnostic, theatre) can be undertaken at either site.
You will participate on the 1:4 oncall rota, covering 17:00-19:00 weekdays and 10:00-17:00 at weekends.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to deputise for absent colleagues and in exceptional, unforeseen circumstances may have to perform additional duties to ensure the safe running of the department. Where such duties take place outside your normal contracted duties, you will receive either an equivalent off duty period or will be remunerated appropriately.
You will provide advice to clinicians in hospital and primary care, originating either from telephone calls or ward referrals.
The appointee will be required to maintain his/her private residence in contact with the public telephone service.
Travelling between Hospital/Clinic sites may be required to undertake duties.
In exceptional circumstances it may also be necessary to undertake duties at other locations with the Health Board.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg was formally established on 1st April 2019.
In total, CTM UHB employs over 7,600 staff across three District General Hospital sites - Prince Charles Hospital which opened in 1978, the Princess of Wales Hospital opened in 1985 and Royal Glamorgan Hospital, which opened in 1999, and six smaller community hospitals.
The Directorate of Head & Neck is within the portfolio of the Service Group General Manager for Surgery.
The newly formed Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board stretches from the Southern Brecon Beacons in the North to the Welsh Jurassic Coast at Southerndown and Ogmore by Sea in the South. There are many facilities for enjoying the areas of outstanding natural beauty and outdoor pursuits are on the doorstep of our hospitals.
For the more natural city dwellers the vibrant Capital city of Cardiff provides an excellent choice of concert venues, theatres, restaurants, bars, museums, and galleries as well as housing and good schools within easy commuting distance of our hospitals.
Transport links including road, rail and Cardiff airport are all within easy reach.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management
You will be required to participate in the Health Boards risk management process and in clinical audit and other clinical governance activities within the department, the directorate and the Health Board. Adherence to Caldicot Principles is mandatory.
Clinical
You will undertake general and specialty clinics, casualty clinics, minor-ops, as well as assessing in theatre and provide over oncall cover.
You will be responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department.
You will be required to participate and contribute to Clinical Audit in line with the Health Boards policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Management
You will be required to participate in the Health Boards risk management process and in clinical audit and other clinical governance activities within the department, the directorate and the Health Board. Adherence to Caldicot Principles is mandatory.
Clinical
You will undertake general and specialty clinics, casualty clinics, minor-ops, as well as assessing in theatre and provide over oncall cover.
You will be responsible for undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department.
You will be required to participate and contribute to Clinical Audit in line with the Health Boards policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC/GDC Registration
- 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training programme in ophthalmology Or as fixed-term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty OR equivalent experience / competencies
Desirable
- MRCS or recognised equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Up to date with current practices in Specialty
- Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of participation in, progressing and completing audit
Desirable
- Teaching and training of post/undergraduate medical staff
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate
Desirable
- Appropriate operative experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC/GDC Registration
- 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training programme in ophthalmology Or as fixed-term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty OR equivalent experience / competencies
Desirable
- MRCS or recognised equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Up to date with current practices in Specialty
- Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of participation in, progressing and completing audit
Desirable
- Teaching and training of post/undergraduate medical staff
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate
Desirable
- Appropriate operative experience
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).
