Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
- 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.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Specialist Registration for Ophthalmology or obtaining CCT within 6 months of interview date
- Emergency Eye Care Fellowship
- FRCOphth or an equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of fellowship/training or competencies in Glaucoma or Oculoplastics
- Additional specialist qualification in the relevant specialty
- Management courses / qualifications. Departmental administration experience
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- 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 understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence of such
- A willingness to contribute to the education and training of relevant healthcare professionals. (Including medical students, nurses, paramedics, general practitioners)
- Experience in supervising and managing the work of Specialty Doctors and specialist nursing staff within the department
- Experience of taking responsibility for the professional supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff
- Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Additional specialist skills and experience in the relevant specialty
Ability
Essential
- 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
- A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings
- Evidence of participation
- Evidence of completed audit projects
Desirable
- Advanced IT Skills
- Critical appraisal courses / skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- 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
- Able to work 'flexibly'
- A willingness to work outside working hours at short notice in times of need
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local / regional / national level
- Able to travel between sites to meet the needs of the service
- Welsh speaker or willingness to learn
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Specialist Registration for Ophthalmology or obtaining CCT within 6 months of interview date
- Emergency Eye Care Fellowship
- FRCOphth or an equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of fellowship/training or competencies in Glaucoma or Oculoplastics
- Additional specialist qualification in the relevant specialty
- Management courses / qualifications. Departmental administration experience
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- 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 understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence of such
- A willingness to contribute to the education and training of relevant healthcare professionals. (Including medical students, nurses, paramedics, general practitioners)
- Experience in supervising and managing the work of Specialty Doctors and specialist nursing staff within the department
- Experience of taking responsibility for the professional supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff
- Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development
Desirable
- Additional specialist skills and experience in the relevant specialty
Ability
Essential
- 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
- A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings
- Evidence of participation
- Evidence of completed audit projects
Desirable
- Advanced IT Skills
- Critical appraisal courses / skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- 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
- Able to work 'flexibly'
- A willingness to work outside working hours at short notice in times of need
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local / regional / national level
- Able to travel between sites to meet the needs of the service
- Welsh speaker or willingness to learn
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).
