Job summary
Applications are invited a full time 10 session Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in Medical Retina based at Singleton Hospital.
This is a replacement post joining a team of 14 substantive and 2 locum Consultant Ophthalmologists. The successful applicant will be responsible for the provision of Medical Retina services to the Health Board in conjunction with 1 other Medical Retina consultant.
Candidates who wish to seek further information or would like to arrange to visit the Health Board are invited and encouraged to contact:
Mr Gwyn Williams Ophthalmology Consultant (Medical Retina)
Tel: 01792 205666 Ext 35204 or Email: gwynsamuel.williams@wales.nhs.uk
Mr Garry Shuttleworth, Ophthalmology Consultant and Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology
Tel: 01792 205666 Ext 37554 or Email: garry.shuttleworth@wales.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
You will provide a clinical service, with colleagues, which will include the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
Working with consultant colleagues and the multi-professional team you will have continuing responsibility for the well-being of all patients under your care; allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff. In partnership with clinical and managerial colleagues you will also have responsibility for the safe, efficient and effective functioning of the services in which you work in line with the values, operational policies and integrated medium term plan (IMTP) of the Health Board. You are encouraged to consider how services can be improved and to report any concerns about safety.
About us
Services are currently in the process of being reconfigured to ensure they remain safe and sustainable for the future. There may therefore be occasions when the successful applicant may be requested to work at other locations within the Health board and regionally within Hywel Dda University Health Board but the post will be based at Singleton Hospital.
Great emphasis is placed upon continuous professional development and the successful applicants will be actively supported in their development and achievement of personal goals. The Trust has modern seminar rooms, libraries and video libraries fully equipped with the latest technology.
Situated in South Wales, the area surrounding the location boasts beautiful scenery, affordable housing, excellent schools, higher education and motorway and intercity rail links to London.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further information attached within the job description and the person specification in this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You can find further information attached within the job description and the person specification in this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered with the GMC oLicensed to practice oOn Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in Ophthalmology or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
Desirable
- oFurther relevant degree/diploma oTeaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together") oEvidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service ("Always Improving") oValues partnership with other agencies ("Working Together") oEvidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff oEvidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit oExperience of Vitreoretinal in a tertiary centre
Desirable
- oDevelopment and commissioning of Vitreo-retinal services oExperience of research
Research
Essential
- Enthusiasm and an enquiring mind. Understanding of principles of research
Desirable
- Experience of research
- Publications
Medical Education
Essential
- Ability to teach undergraduate students in a variety of settings
Audit & Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Understanding of principles
Desirable
- Undertaken audits which have changed clinical practice
Management Training
Essential
- Understanding of NHS management structure
Desirable
- Undertaken some management training
Motivation
Essential
- Enthusiastic and well motivated
Desirable
- Demonstrable results from personal initiative
Personality
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
Desirable
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate easily and well with patients and colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered with the GMC oLicensed to practice oOn Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in Ophthalmology or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
Desirable
- oFurther relevant degree/diploma oTeaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together") oEvidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service ("Always Improving") oValues partnership with other agencies ("Working Together") oEvidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff oEvidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit oExperience of Vitreoretinal in a tertiary centre
Desirable
- oDevelopment and commissioning of Vitreo-retinal services oExperience of research
Research
Essential
- Enthusiasm and an enquiring mind. Understanding of principles of research
Desirable
- Experience of research
- Publications
Medical Education
Essential
- Ability to teach undergraduate students in a variety of settings
Audit & Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Understanding of principles
Desirable
- Undertaken audits which have changed clinical practice
Management Training
Essential
- Understanding of NHS management structure
Desirable
- Undertaken some management training
Motivation
Essential
- Enthusiastic and well motivated
Desirable
- Demonstrable results from personal initiative
Personality
Essential
- Ability to work as a team member
Desirable
Communication Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate easily and well with patients and colleagues
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).
