Job summary
We have an opportunity for a 12 month Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist posts with specialist interests in Glaucoma.
You will be based at Singleton Hospital in Swansea where the you will join a team of supporting glaucoma specialists working as a South West Wales Regional Glaucoma Service, with consultants sharing duties across both Swansea Bay and Hywel Dda University Health Boards.
You will join a team of 12 Consultants responsible for the provision of Ophthalmology services to the Swansea Bay University Health Board and will participate in the 1 in 12 on-call rota at Singleton Hospital with prospective cover.
Main duties of the job
The specific responsibilities of this post are to help support and deliver high quality eye care in general ophthalmology and Paediatric / Ocular Motility services.
You will be expected to make a significant contribution to the service and Womens' Health and Ophthalmology Division /Singleton delivery unit planning process through active participation in the clinical Womens' Health and Ophthalmology Division /Singleton delivery unit structure.
About us
Services are currently in the process of being reconfigured to ensure they remain safe and sustainable for the future. There may therefore be occasions when the successful applicants may be requested to work at other locations within the Health board and regionally within Hywel Dda University Health Board but the posts will be based at Singleton Hospital.
Great emphasis is placed upon continuous professional development and the successful applicants will be actively supported in their development and achievement of personal goals. The Trust has modern seminar rooms, libraries and video libraries fully equipped with the latest technology.
Situated in South Wales, the area surrounding the location boasts beautiful scenery, affordable housing, excellent schools, higher education and motorway and intercity rail links to London.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further information on the attached Job Description & Person Specification.
Further discussions or visits are invited and encouraged, to arrange please contact:
Mr Garry Shuttleworth, Ophthalmology Consultant and Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology
Tel: 01792 205666 Ext 37554 or Email: garry.shuttleworth@wales.nhs.uk
Mr Mike Austin, Ophthalmology Consultant with interests in glauacoma
Tel: 01792 205666 Ext 35199 or Email: Michael.Austin@wales.nhs.uk
Mr Dougie Russell, Unit Medical Director for Neath Port Talbot and Singleton Hospital
Tel: 01792 205666 Ext 35263 or Email: Dougie.Russell@wales.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further information on the attached Job Description & Person Specification.
Further discussions or visits are invited and encouraged, to arrange please contact:
Mr Garry Shuttleworth, Ophthalmology Consultant and Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology
Tel: 01792 205666 Ext 37554 or Email: garry.shuttleworth@wales.nhs.uk
Mr Mike Austin, Ophthalmology Consultant with interests in glauacoma
Tel: 01792 205666 Ext 35199 or Email: Michael.Austin@wales.nhs.uk
Mr Dougie Russell, Unit Medical Director for Neath Port Talbot and Singleton Hospital
Tel: 01792 205666 Ext 35263 or Email: Dougie.Russell@wales.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Full accreditation with the appropriate Royal College and Appropriate post graduate specialist qualification
Desirable
- Fully registered on the relevant UK General Medical Council's Specialist Register or expected entry within 6 months of date of application.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Sub-speciality training to a level appropriate for UK consultant subspecialist practice, with fellowship or equivalent level experience in the field of Paediatric and Adult Ocular Motility
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Full accreditation with the appropriate Royal College and Appropriate post graduate specialist qualification
Desirable
- Fully registered on the relevant UK General Medical Council's Specialist Register or expected entry within 6 months of date of application.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Sub-speciality training to a level appropriate for UK consultant subspecialist practice, with fellowship or equivalent level experience in the field of Paediatric and Adult Ocular Motility
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).
