Job summary
Hywel Dda University Health Board's Ophthalmology Department delivers a high-quality, comprehensive service to the communities of Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, and Ceredigion. This brand-new post offers an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant, forward-thinking team committed to developing and expanding ophthalmic services across the Health Board. You will work closely with a supportive group of Ophthalmology Consultants and an experienced Management Team as we continue to enhance and modernise our service.
We are delighted to offertwo permanent Specialty Doctor positions, based primarily at eitherBronglaisGeneral HospitalorGlangwiliGeneral Hospital. Some cross-site or off-site working may be included as part of your agreed job plan. These posts are ideal for international candidates with substantial ophthalmology experience seeking their first UK role, as well as UK-based doctors looking to build their career in one of the most beautiful regions of the country.
Our medical team currently includes:
Main duties of the job
As a Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology, you will be involved in a broad spectrum of clinical activity, including:
You will play a key role in delivering ophthalmic care to both hospital and community patients, contributing to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of ophthalmic and related conditions.
The post includes participation in a1:8 on-call rotaduring weekdays and weekends, providing essential cover across the entire Health Board catchment area.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff whoare able tocommunicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirementsduring the course ofyour employment with us.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff whoare able tocommunicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirementsduring the course ofyour employment with us.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
- oValid Certified Advanced Life Support.
Desirable
- oAdditional clinical qualification(s).
- oEvidence of working towards membership of the Royal College.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- oParticipation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Desirable
- oKnowledge of risk management.
- oKnowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.
Experience
Essential
- oShall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
- oAble to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
Desirable
- oNHS Experience.
- oAble to demonstrate evidence of leading a team.
Teaching
Essential
- oWillingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.
Desirable
- oEvidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and resident doctors.
Other
Essential
- oAbility to travel between sites in a timely manner
- oFlexible approach to the needs of the service
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
- oValid Certified Advanced Life Support.
Desirable
- oAdditional clinical qualification(s).
- oEvidence of working towards membership of the Royal College.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- oParticipation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Desirable
- oKnowledge of risk management.
- oKnowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.
Experience
Essential
- oShall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
- oAble to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
Desirable
- oNHS Experience.
- oAble to demonstrate evidence of leading a team.
Teaching
Essential
- oWillingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.
Desirable
- oEvidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and resident doctors.
Other
Essential
- oAbility to travel between sites in a timely manner
- oFlexible approach to the needs of the service
Desirable
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).
