Consultant Ophthalmologist in Primary Care

Consultant Ophthalmologist in Primary Care

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.

The post is for Primary Care Consultant although general clinics and cataract lists are included. 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 treatments, intraocular & periocular trauma and endophthalmitis management.

• Supervise and manage the work of specialty doctors and specialist nursing staff working within the department.
• To take responsibility for the professional supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff, in conjunction with colleagues.
• To participate in the education and training of medical students, nurses, paramedics, general practitioners and other appropriate personnel.
• Attending and contributing to the Health Board’s Clinical Governance Programme, including the Health Board’s Clinical Incident Reporting systems, Adverse Incident Policy and other umbrella policies.

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.

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.

• GMC Specialist Registration for Ophthalmology or obtaining CCT within 6 months of interview date
• Emergency Eye Care Fellowship
• FRCOphth or an equivalent qualification
• Evidence of fellowship/training or competencies in Glaucoma or Oculoplastics
• Additional specialist qualification in the relevant specialty

• Broad Based general experience in Ophthalmology including complex cataracts, emergency surgeries and procedures
• An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such
• An…