Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 050-YG-OPHTH-0124
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ysbyty Gwynedd
- Town
- Bangor
- Salary
- £91,722 - £119,079 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant in Ophthalmology with special interest in Glaucoma
Consultant
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
The post is full time. The post is a general post although particular interests may be accommodated. The post holder should become involved in all aspects of the Department’s work including teaching, audit, elective and trauma care.
The post holder is expected to be well experienced with cataract surgeries, including complex cases. The post holder should also have expertise in emergency ophthalmic procedures, lasers, intraocular & periocular trauma and endophthalmitis management.
The post holder may be required to travel to outreach community clinics located at Llandudno, Holyhead, Pwllheli and Dolgellau.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a Consultant Ophthalmology Consultant with interest in Glaucoma to join the Department of Ophthalmology in this beautiful area of North West Wales. The Department of Ophthalmology currently consists of 3 Consultant Ophthalmology Consultants, 2 Agency Locum Consultants and one Specialist Doctor. With support from 1 Associate Specialty Doctor and 4 Specialty Doctors. The Ophthalmology department has close links with the other 2 hospitals in Betsi Cadwaldr University Health Board, Abergele and Wrexham hospital. This post will be mainly based at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, but could be required to travel to community clinics located in Llandudno, Holyhead, Pwllheli and Dolgellau. The Ophthalmology department has access to:A Stroke team,Radiology,ENT,Rheumatology, Neurology,Endocrinology,General Medicine and Surgery,Cardiology. If you are interested in joining this rapidly developing Health Board and have the appropriate qualifications and experience, we would be delighted to hear from you. We can offer you: A well-equipped modern department, Competent, enthusiastic and motivated staff, Excellent facilities for all outdoor leisure pursuits, Excellent road and rail links with the rest of the mainland UK together with a fast ferry service to Southern Ireland
Working for our organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, with a budget of £1.7 billion and a workforce of over 19,000 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, 22 community hospitals and a network of over 90 health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. BCUHB also coordinates or provides the work of 113 GP practices and the NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system which strives to excellent compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third sector organisations. BCUHB has a developed relationship with the universities in North Wales and with the University of Bangor is seeking medical school status and operates in a research-rich learning culture.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information
Currently under review with the Royal College.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GMC registration with a license to practice as a Consultant Medical Degree
- FRCS or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of fellowship/training or competencies in Glaucoma or Oculoplastics
Experience
Essential criteria
- Broad Based general experience in Ophthalmology including complex cataracts, emergency surgeries and procedures
Desirable criteria
- Additional specialist qualification or qualification, relevant skills experience in the relevant specialty.
Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
- An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such.
Ability
Essential criteria
- 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
Desirable criteria
- Advanced IT Skills.
Management
Essential criteria
- An understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence of such.
- A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings.
Desirable criteria
- Management courses / qualifications.
- Departmental administration experience.
Audit
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation
- Evidence of completed audit projects.
Desirable criteria
- Critical appraisal courses / skills.
Training
Essential criteria
- Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development.
Disposition
Essential criteria
- Friendly and polite disposition.
- A team player who values the individual contributions of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Reliable, self-motivated and punctual
- Evidence of the ability to work in stressful situations and/or when under pressure.
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Desirable criteria
- Able to commence work within 3 months of appointment
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local / regional / national level
Language
Desirable criteria
- Welsh speaker or willingness to learn
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mr Elias Veepanat
- Job title
- Consultant Opthalmology Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01248 363478
- Additional information
To arrange a visit to the Department and meet members of staff please contact :
Mrs. Alison Davies, Site Specialty Manager
Tel: 01248 3844186 or Email: [email protected].
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