Clinical To provide, with clinical colleagues (as appropriate) a service in Ophthalmology to the hospitals so designated with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness. Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge in liaison with consultant colleagues and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time). Requirement to participate in medical audit and in continuing medical education in ways which are acceptable to the Health Board. All clinical staff are accountable and responsible for their own clinical competence and should limit their actions to those for which they are deemed competent. Clinical staff are also required to comply with the requirements of their professional organisations regarding supervision. The postholder will participate in a full shift working pattern consistent of 8 DCC's and 2SPA's Quality and Standards To be familiar with and actively promote adherence to the regulatory framework including NICE and National Service Framework Guidance and to actively promote professional standards The Duties of a Doctor To undertake all work in accordance with the Health Boards procedures and operating policies Patient Safety To work actively to reduce unintended harm to patients To contribute actively to the content areas of the 1000 Lives Plus Campaign and any other subsequent patient safety campaign To adhere to the Health Boards Clinical Incident Policy. Personal Development To participate in an annual Job Planning Review process To participate in the Health Boards Annual Appraisal process Management To work within the financial and other restraints decided upon by the Health Board. Additional expenses of any kind will not be committed without the approval of the appropriate manager/budget holder. Subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service an expectation to observe policies and procedures of the Health Board drawn up in consultation with the profession where they involve clinical matters. Pursuit of the local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures in the management of employees of the Health Board. Be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues Observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital. This statutory duty is in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with the post. The post holder has a general duty of care for their own health, safety and wellbeing and that of work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital. This statutory duty is in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance accountabilities associated with the post. Finally, the post holder is expected to: Observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Aneurin Bevan Local Health Board together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations Observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff Be responsible, with management support, for their own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues