Job summary
The post is full time. The post is a general post although particular interests may be accommodated. The post holder should become involved in all aspects of the Department's work including teaching, audit, elective and trauma care.
The post holder is expected to be well experienced with cataract surgeries, including complex cases. The post holder should also have expertise in emergency ophthalmic procedures, lasers, intraocular & periocular trauma and endophthalmitis management.
The post holder may be required to travel to outreach community clinics located at Llandudno, Holyhead, Pwllheli and Dolgellau.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a Consultant Ophthalmology Consultant with interest in Glaucoma to join the Department of Ophthalmology in this beautiful area of North West Wales. The Department of Ophthalmology currently consists of 3 Consultant Ophthalmology Consultants, 2 Agency Locum Consultants and one Specialist Doctor. With support from 1 Associate Specialty Doctor and 4 Specialty Doctors. The Ophthalmology department has close links with the other 2 hospitals in Betsi Cadwaldr University Health Board, Abergele and Wrexham hospital. This post will be mainly based at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, but could be required to travel to community clinics located in Llandudno, Holyhead, Pwllheli and Dolgellau. The Ophthalmology department has access to:A Stroke team,Radiology,ENT,Rheumatology, Neurology,Endocrinology,General Medicine and Surgery, you are interested in joining this rapidly developing Health Board and have the appropriate qualifications and experience, we would be delighted to hear from can offer you: A well-equipped modern department, Competent, enthusiastic and motivated staff, Excellent facilities for all outdoor leisure pursuits, Excellent road and rail links with the rest of the mainland UK together with a fast ferry service to Southern Ireland
About us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, with a budget of £ billion and a workforce of over 19,000 staff. The Health Board providesprimary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals, 22 communityhospitals and a network of over 90 healthcentres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. BCUHB alsocoordinates or provides the work of 113 GP practices andthe NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system which strives to excellent compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third sector organisations. BCUHB has a developed relationship with the universities in North Wales and with the University of Bangor is seeking medical school status and operates in a research-rich learning culture.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information
Currently under review with the Royal College.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. GMC registration with a license to practice as a Consultant Medical Degree
2. FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
3. Evidence of fellowship/training or competencies in Glaucoma or Oculoplastics
Experience
Essential
4. Broad Based general experience in Ophthalmology including complex cataracts, emergency surgeries and procedures
Desirable
5. Additional specialist qualification or qualification, relevant skills experience in the relevant specialty.
Clinical Governance
Essential
6. An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such.
Ability
Essential
7. Ability to apply knowledge.
8. Ability to write relevant, legible clinical notes.
9. Safe and effective verbal communication skills.
10. Willingness to involve patients in their management.
11. Ability to handle difficult interviews with patients or relatives with tact and sensitivity
12. Basic IT skills
Desirable
13. Advanced IT Skills.
Management
Essential
14. An understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence of such.
15. A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings.
Desirable
16. Management courses / qualifications.
17. Departmental administration experience.
Audit
Essential
18. Evidence of participation
19. Evidence of completed audit projects.
Desirable
20. Critical appraisal courses / skills.
Training
Essential
21. Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development.
Disposition
Essential
22. Friendly and polite disposition.
23. A team player who values the individual contributions of a multi-disciplinary team.
24. Reliable, self-motivated and punctual
25. Evidence of the ability to work in stressful situations and/or when under pressure.
26. Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Desirable
27. Able to commence work within 3 months of appointment
28. Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
29. Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local / regional / national level
Language
Desirable
30. Welsh speaker or willingness to learn