Job summary
There is an exciting opportunity to join the ophthalmology in Abergele hospital in North Wales and work alongside Mrs Divya Mathews who has been developing the glaucoma service at the Stanley Eye Unit as lead consultant with an interest in glaucoma since 2009.
Currently over 240 Glaucoma procedures are performed by Mrs Mathews annually and she is overseeing the development of the management of glaucoma outpatients within the Ophthalmic Diagnostic and Treatment Centre programme (ODTC). We are currently developing the use of 'virtual clinics' in the management of glaucoma patients and the successful candidate will gain useful experience in the development of this service
The successful candidate must be close to completing their training programme or have already obtained CCT. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will have a high level of expertise in phacoemulsification
The post is available from 1st August 2025, will be paid on the clinical specialist pay scale and is for a fixed period of 12 months.
Main duties of the job
A full programme of activities is held in the Postgraduate Medical Centre at Glan Clwyd Hospital, including evening lectures (during winter/spring) and combined rounds, which are held throughout the year. The programme also includes staff clinical conferences, tutorials, discussion and journal club meetings and symposiums and films on medical and allied matters. A comprehensive and up to date medical library has been developed together with a first-class inter-library exchange system.
About us
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 linewith 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 areproud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email accountregistered on the application form.Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted inEnglish
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a new and exciting opportunity to work alongside Mrs Divya Mathews who has been developing the glaucoma service at the Stanley Eye Unit as lead consultant with an interest in glaucoma since 2009.
Currently over 240 Glaucoma procedures are performed by Mrs Mathews annually and she is overseeing the development of the management of glaucoma outpatients within the Ophthalmic Diagnostic and Treatment Centre programme (ODTC). We are currently developing the use of virtual clinics in the management of glaucoma patients and the successful candidate will gain useful experience in the development of this service.
Mrs Mathews also undertakes MIGS (Omni, Elios, Hydrus Implant), trabeculectomy with augmentation and Glaucoma tube surgery. Exposure to complex glaucoma surgery will be available to the successful candidate. The post will therefore provide broad experience in all aspects of the management of glaucoma patients from both an outpatient and surgical perspective. There will be ample opportunity for the candidate to be involved in research and publications.
The successful candidate must be close to completing their training programme or have already obtained CCT. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will have a high level of expertise in phacoemulsification
The post is available from 1st August 2025, will be paid on the clinical specialist pay scale and is for a fixed period of 12 months.
Please refer to the attached timetable and description of the Stanley Eye Unit for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a new and exciting opportunity to work alongside Mrs Divya Mathews who has been developing the glaucoma service at the Stanley Eye Unit as lead consultant with an interest in glaucoma since 2009.
Currently over 240 Glaucoma procedures are performed by Mrs Mathews annually and she is overseeing the development of the management of glaucoma outpatients within the Ophthalmic Diagnostic and Treatment Centre programme (ODTC). We are currently developing the use of virtual clinics in the management of glaucoma patients and the successful candidate will gain useful experience in the development of this service.
Mrs Mathews also undertakes MIGS (Omni, Elios, Hydrus Implant), trabeculectomy with augmentation and Glaucoma tube surgery. Exposure to complex glaucoma surgery will be available to the successful candidate. The post will therefore provide broad experience in all aspects of the management of glaucoma patients from both an outpatient and surgical perspective. There will be ample opportunity for the candidate to be involved in research and publications.
The successful candidate must be close to completing their training programme or have already obtained CCT. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will have a high level of expertise in phacoemulsification
The post is available from 1st August 2025, will be paid on the clinical specialist pay scale and is for a fixed period of 12 months.
Please refer to the attached timetable and description of the Stanley Eye Unit for further information.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth OR MRCOphth OR equivalent qualification
- Have OR be eligible for GMC registration
Desirable
- Additional higher qualification (MD/PhD)
FURTHER TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experience in glaucoma management
- Experience in Cornea/ External Disease
- Broad knowledge of general ophthalmology
Desirable
APTITUDES & SKILLS
Essential
- Competent in phacoemulsification
- Good clinical judgement
Desirable
- Use of database systems
- Surgical competence in Glaucoma
Experience
Essential
- Be near to/completed higher specialist training in ophthalmology
Desirable
- Teaching & audit
- Demonstrated commitment to specialise in Glaucoma
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Good communication & organisational skills
- Team player
- Potential to cope with stressful situations & undertake responsibility
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- FRCOphth OR MRCOphth OR equivalent qualification
- Have OR be eligible for GMC registration
Desirable
- Additional higher qualification (MD/PhD)
FURTHER TRAINING & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experience in glaucoma management
- Experience in Cornea/ External Disease
- Broad knowledge of general ophthalmology
Desirable
APTITUDES & SKILLS
Essential
- Competent in phacoemulsification
- Good clinical judgement
Desirable
- Use of database systems
- Surgical competence in Glaucoma
Experience
Essential
- Be near to/completed higher specialist training in ophthalmology
Desirable
- Teaching & audit
- Demonstrated commitment to specialise in Glaucoma
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Good communication & organisational skills
- Team player
- Potential to cope with stressful situations & undertake responsibility
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).
