Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in Cataracts based in the Cardiff Eye Unit at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services.
Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.
Applicants should either be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT / CESR(CP) at the time of interview.
You will be able to take advantage of the excellent Consultant contract for Wales. The basic salary range for this post is £106,000 per annum to £154,760 per annum.
Applicants must ensure they provide names and contact details of referees covering at least the last 3 years of their employment/training history in full. In addition, applicants who are currently or have most recently been employed as a substantive Consultant or as a Locum Consultant in post for more than 12 months must also provide the name of their Medical Director as an additional referee.
Main duties of the job
The Ophthalmology Department serves a population of approximately 475,000 across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, providing a complete range of ophthalmic care across multiple sub-specialties. This is not including the wider Welsh population for more specialist eye care treatment.
There is a commitment to the on-call rota which is currently 1 in 12.
Academic interests will be encouraged; research and teaching in collaboration with Cardiff University's School of Medicine will be expected.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is"Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together" and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT/CESR (Combined Programme) due within 6 months of interview date
Experience
Essential
- Broad training and experience in Ophthalmology
- Specialist training, research, audit, service development activities and experience in Cataract
Desirable
- Cataract (sub-specialty) Fellowship training outside the UK
- Completion of at least 1 year Fellowship training
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills
Desirable
- Experience with virtual working and EPR
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent)
Research
Essential
- Evidence of active research interests
Desirable
- Qualification / Degree in Research
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education
- Experience in developing allied health practitioners e.g. cataract nurses, optometrists with IP skills
Managment
Essential
- Evidence of effective leadership skills
Desirable
- Experience of being Clinical Lead or developing a service
- Qualification in health service management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT/CESR (Combined Programme) due within 6 months of interview date
Experience
Essential
- Broad training and experience in Ophthalmology
- Specialist training, research, audit, service development activities and experience in Cataract
Desirable
- Cataract (sub-specialty) Fellowship training outside the UK
- Completion of at least 1 year Fellowship training
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills
Desirable
- Experience with virtual working and EPR
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation (or equivalent)
Research
Essential
- Evidence of active research interests
Desirable
- Qualification / Degree in Research
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education
- Experience in developing allied health practitioners e.g. cataract nurses, optometrists with IP skills
Managment
Essential
- Evidence of effective leadership skills
Desirable
- Experience of being Clinical Lead or developing a service
- Qualification in health service management
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).
