Speciality Doctor in Medical Retina Ophthalmology
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Fixed Term for 12 months initially with a view of being made permanent.
Applicants are invited to apply for the post of Specialty Doctor in Medical Retina in the department of Ophthalmology based at the University Hospital of Wales.
A full-time work programme will normally comprise ten sessions per week and it is anticipated that the post holder will have 'in the order of two sessions per week' for supporting professional activities included within this (based on a basic full-time commitment) subject to a minimum of one session; the remaining sessions will be dedicated to direct clinical care. A full session is normally four hours duration.
All posts in the Health Board are compliant with the European Working Time Directive. Direct clinical care covers:
1. Emergency duties (including emergency work carried out during or arising from on-call)
2. Operating sessions including pre and post-operative care
3. Ward rounds
4. Outpatient clinics
5. Clinical diagnostic work
6. Other patient treatment
7. Public health duties
8. Multi-disciplinary meetings about direct patient care
9. Administration directly related to patient care e.g. referrals, notes etc.
Main duties of the job
As outlined above, the role includes a full-time work programme with responsibilities primarily in direct clinical care and supporting professional activities.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well" and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation, we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts, and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Meets all essential qualifications
Experience
* Meets all essential experience requirements
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.
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