Job summary This is an opportunity to join a dynamic, progressive team with a multidisciplinary approach to medical retina management, including consultant complex and standard clinics, optometry and nurse monitoring clinics, and community and hospital-based virtual clinics. We provide a comprehensive service within secondary care, serving a population of 670,000. A range of specialist Medical Retina services are provided within ABUHB. The successful candidate will provide medical management within Medical Retina, and will work in partnership with an enthusiastic Ophthalmology department and wider multidisciplinary team. Our existing consultants have subspecialty interests in medical retina, uveitis, glaucoma, anterior segment, oculoplastics, paediatric ophthalmology, and strabismus. The department also benefits from an ECLO, and supportive senior management. Main duties of the job Main duties of the job To provide Medical Retina ophthalmology complex outpatient clinics To clinically support and train a multidisciplinary team including trainees, associate specialists, optometrists, and nurse practitioners. Provide leadership and innovation in Medical Retina ophthalmology service delivery. Desired qualities of the appointee: A consultant with Medical Retina ophthalmology subspecialty interest An enthusiastic, friendly, collaborative colleague An individual passionate about improving the quality of ophthalmology services Willingness to train junior and multidisciplinary colleagues Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:- To ensure the provision of a first class clinical service To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty 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 specialty, the Medical Division or the Health Board About us Working for Our Organisation Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is amulti award-winningNHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 15,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values ofKindness, Integrity, and Respectshape how we care for patients and how we treat one another. We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description This position involves Regulated Activity with children andadults 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, includinganadults and childrens barred list check Applicants must hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC Candidates for Consultantposts must also be on the GMC Specialist Register(including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP)date within 6 months of interview Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description This position involves Regulated Activity with children andadults 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, includinganadults and childrens barred list check Applicants must hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC Candidates for Consultantposts must also be on 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 Essential As per job description Desirable As per job description Clinical Experience Essential As per job description Desirable As per job description Clinical Governance Essential As per job description Desirable As per job description Research Essential As per job description Desirable As per job description Teaching Essential As per job description Desirable As per job description Management Essential As per job description Desirable As per job description Other Requirements Essential As per job description Desirable As per job description Person Specification Qualifications Essential As per job description Desirable As per job description Clinical Experience Essential As per job description Desirable As per job description Clinical Governance Essential As per job description Desirable As per job description Research Essential As per job description Desirable As per job description Teaching Essential As per job description Desirable As per job description Management Essential As per job description Desirable As per job description Other Requirements Essential As per job description Desirable As per job description 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Royal Gwent Hospital Cardiff Road Newport NP20 2UB Employer's website