We have an exciting opportunity for a locum consultant ophthalmologist with a keen specialist interest in oculoplastics to join the team at Abergele Eye Unit on a 6-month fixed term basis. This is a full-time post of ten sessions per week (please refer to the Welsh Consultants' contract for precise contractual details) and will consist of dedicated oculoplastics outpatient clinics and theatre sessions. All theatre sessions have senior anaesthetic cover. There will be dedicated secretarial/admin support and mentoring will be available to newly appointed consultants. Annual leave and study leave/professional leave will be provided in accordance with the Welsh Consultant contract.
This is a fixed term post.
Main duties of the job
This is a full-time post consisting of ten sessions per week (please refer to the Welsh Consultants' contract for precise contractual details). It will be split as 8 DCC and 2 SPA's. There will be dedicated secretarial/admin support.
The fixed sessions will include 6 outpatient clinics (specialist oculoplastic) and 2 theatre sessions. The theatre sessions will be used for subspecialty procedures. The theatre sessions have senior anaesthetic cover. The remaining flexible sessions would be used to support professional development, teaching, research, clinical governance, patient administration and to cover on-call commitments. Mentoring will be available to newly appointed consultants.
Annual leave and study leave/professional leave will be provided in accordance with the Welsh Consultant contract.
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 line with 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 are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
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Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full GMC registration
Desirable
* Other Higher Degree or Diploma
* Name on Specialist Register OR proof of eligibility of entry onto Specialist Register OR within six months of obtaining a CCT at the time of the interview.
Experience
Essential
* Broad Based general experience in Ophthalmology plus specialist skills in chosen sub-specialty. Ability to provide general ophthalmology on call service.
Desirable
* Additional specialist skills or experience.
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
Essential
* An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such.
MANAGEMENT
Essential
* An understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence of such.
* A willingness to partake actively in the management of any specialist interest of the appointee within the job.
* A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings.
Desirable
* Management course/qualification Departmental administration experience.
* Experience of rostering.
AUDIT
Essential
* Evidence of participation
* Evidence of completed audit projects
Desirable
* Critical appraisal course/skills
RESEARCH
Essential
* Ability to access published evidence.
Desirable
* Evidence of participation Research-based publications
TEACHING
Essential
* Evidence of a commitment to teaching trainees.
* Evidence of teaching trainees
Desirable
* Evidence of teaching Nursing and Paramedical staff, medical students
* Teaching course/qualification
TRAINING
Essential
* Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development.
* Member of Work orientated Specialist Societies
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