Client Information
Client Name: Aneurin Bevan Health Board
Role: Locum Consultant in Ophthalmology
Rates: £90 - £115 per hour (PAYE)
Shifts: 08:30am - 18:00pm, Monday to Friday
Location: Royal Gwent Hospital
Benefits
* Weekly Payroll, usually each Friday
* Designated body GMC connection with Medacs Healthcare
* Appraisal support and services delivered via our in‑house revalidation & appraisal team
* Free life support courses, DBS applications, online training and all other onboarding costs covered by Medacs
* We supply nearly all NHS trusts and Health boards across the UK (more than any other agency)
* Access to The Support Hub – our support service to help support your mental health and well‑being and enable you to deliver outstanding care
* First sight of shifts across multiple NHS trusts
* A dedicated recruitment consultant allocated to you with 24/7 support - we're here when you need us
* Free CPD courses and career support with Medacs Academy
* Hundreds of new shifts available every day
* Long term jobs and short shifts available
* £1,000 referral bonus paid for any successful referral applicants that are booked for work
Responsibilities
As an Ophthalmology Doctor with Aneurin Bevan Health Board you will:
* Provide routine care, diagnosing and treating eye diseases and injuries as well as performing corrective surgeries.
* Manage emergency and specialist eye treatment clinics.
* Liaise with medical and non‑medical staff to ensure quality treatment.
* Actively support patients and their families, communicating clinical information to explain findings using a variety of methods to ensure practical understanding.
* Communicate with patients on shared patient decision making.
* Work in and where appropriate, lead a multidisciplinary team.
* Assess and prioritise patient/client requirements, delegating effectively to others.
* Recognise, review, and report a patient's condition and any changes to the patient and the multidisciplinary team.
* Perform basic administrative and clerical tasks.
Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications
Essential
* Be a GMC registered Doctor (you do NOT need to be on the Specialist Register).
* Have relevant experience at Consultant level, or references to support your transition up to Consultant level.
* Hold evidence of stand‑alone Right to Work in the UK (unfortunately locum jobs aren't able to offer visa sponsorship).
* You will need to pass an enhanced background check (DBS).
Preferred
* Must be on the Specialist Register Medical retina.
* Laser treatments experience required.
Role Summary
In your role as an Ophthalmology Doctor at Aneurin Bevan Health Board, you will rely on your superior surgical skills, dexterity, and coordination to treat a diverse range of disorders, improving or in some cases fully restoring a patient's sight. Your extensive knowledge will help you explore all the treatment possibilities and enjoy a gratifying career.
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