Consultant in Ophthalmology interest in Primary Care
Consultant
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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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.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job overview
Situated in the Northern most aspect of Wales, the Health Board lies at the edge of the beautiful Snowdonia National Park and spans a huge and diverse geographical area. North Wales also boasts some of the UK’s most varied and spectacular coastline offering unparalleled opportunities to engage with outdoor activities in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
The advertised post is based in the West of North Wales, at Ysbyty Gwynedd Bangor, where Ophthalmology services are mainly provided as a day case service. The Department at Ysbyty Gwynedd runs most aspects of general Ophthalmology Services. With six consultants providing general Ophthalmology services at Bangor as well as for cases of their sub-specialty interest, including ARMD and Medical Retina.
Main duties of the job
The post is full time. The post is a general post although particular interests may be accommodated. 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, intraocular & periocular trauma and endophthalmitis management.
The post holder may be required to travel to outreach community clinics located at Llandudno, Holyhead, Pwllheli and Dolgellau.
Person specification
Qualifications
* GMC registration with a license to practice as a Consultant Medical Degree
* CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
* FRCS or equivalent
* Emergency Eye Care Fellowship
* Evidence of fellowship/training or competencies in Glaucoma or Oculoplastics
EXPERIENCES
* Broad Based general experience in Ophthalmology including complex cataracts, emergency surgeries and procedures
* Additional specialist qualification or qualification, relevant skills experience in the relevant specialty.
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
* An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such.
ABILITY
* 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.
* Advanced IT Skills.
MANAGEMENT
* An understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence of such.
* A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings.
AUDIT
* Evidence of participation
* Evidence of completed audit projects
* Critical appraisal courses / skills.
TRAINING
* Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Mr E J Veepanat Job title Consultant Ophthalmology Email address elias.j.veepanat@wales.nhs.uk Telephone number 01248 363478 Additional information
Mrs. Alison Davies
Site Specialty Manager
Tel: 01248 3844186
Email: Alison.Davies8@wales.nhs.uk.
If you have problems applying, contact
Address Abergele Hospital
Ambrose Onibere ambrose.onibere@wales.nhs.uk
Telephone 03000855063
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