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Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Ophthalmology department of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Due to ongoing service demands and the need to develop a new innovative design to service delivery there is the need to recruit a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a specialist interest in cataracts.
The Regional Ophthalmology Programme is an ambitious programme of service transformation, working across health board boundaries to deliver sustainable services, high quality care and improved outcome to patients in a timely way. The Regional Programme covers Aneurin Bevan, Cardiff and Vale and Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Boards and is developing projects and change activities where working regionally adds value and aligns with the regionally agreed strategy.
One of the regional projects is the development of a Cataracts Unit in Nevill Hall Hospital to treat patients from across the region using high flow principles. The new unit set up aims to incorporate best practice into all areas of service delivery in the unit and the new role of [consultant] provides the opportunity to influence and shape clinical practice in this area.
The successful candidate would undertake cataract surgery and have experience of delivery of high flow lists.
Main duties of the job
The post comprises 10 sessions with 7 DCCs and 3 SPA’s.The successful candidate will participate in the on-call rota (1 in 11). The number of SPA’s may vary with the agreement of the post holder and the Health Board in advance or after commencement.
The successful applicant will be expected to be involved with teaching of Ophthalmic trainees as well as engaging with medical students, optometry students and postgraduate optometrists undertaking higher qualifications in Glaucoma which leads to provision of enhanced shared care services.
To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
To undertake all work in accordance with the Health Board’s procedures and operating policies
To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Division’s and Health Board’s service plans
To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the speciality, the Medical Division or the Health Board
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for more information
This position involves Regulated Activity with children and adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:
* Enhanced check with barred list information, including - an adults and children’s barred list check
Applicants must hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
Candidates for Consultant posts must also be o n the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/ CESR( CP)date within 6 months of interview.
Person specification
Qualifications
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Clinical Experience
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Research
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Teaching
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Clinical Governance
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Management
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Other Requirements
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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.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
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