Job Summary
The post will be based at Singleton Hospital in Swansea where the successful applicant will join a team of supporting specialists working as a South West Wales Regional Ophthalmology Service, with consultants sharing duties across both Swansea Bay and Hywel Dda University Health Boards.
Main Duties
Working with consultant colleagues and the multi‑professional team you will have continuing responsibility for the well‑being of all patients under your care; allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff. In partnership with clinical and managerial colleagues you will also have responsibility for the safe, efficient and effective functioning of the services in which you work in line with the values, operational policies and integrated medium term plan (IMTP) of the Health Board. You are encouraged to consider how services can be improved and to report any concerns about safety.
About Us
Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390 000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12 500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.
Details
* Date posted: 19 December 2025
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £110 240 to £160 951 a year per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 130‑NPTSSG10059S
* Job location: Singleton Hospital, Sketty Lane, Swansea, SA2 8QA
Job Responsibilities
For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.
Person Specification – Qualifications (Essential)
* On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in OPHTHALMOLOGY or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognised specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
* Further relevant post‑graduate qualification in ophthalmology FRCOphth
* Registered with the GMC
* Licensed to practice
Person Specification – Qualifications (Desirable)
* Teaching qualification / Higher qualification in medical education
Experience (Essential)
* Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi‑disciplinary basis with all levels of staff (“Working Together”)
* Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service (“Always Improving”)
* Values partnership with other agencies (“Working Together”)
* Where a sub‑specialty interest is required sub‑specialty training should be to a level appropriate for UK consultant sub‑specialist practice – fellowship or equivalent level experience
* High standard of clinical skill and expertise in ophthalmology
* Expertise in routine and complex cataract surgery procedures
* Experience of participation in the on‑call rotas and emergency cover
* Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
* Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
Skills & Abilities (Essential)
* Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
* Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change (“Working Together”)
* Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare (“Caring for each other”)
* Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly (“Caring for each other”)
* Understands information systems and technology
* Ability to offer expert clinical opinion and decision making over a range of general ophthalmic disorders (in both emergency and elective cases)
* Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Skills & Abilities (Desirable)
* Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service (“Always Improving”)
Personal Attributes (Essential)
* Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
* Ability to undertake on‑call
* A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service (“Always Improving”)
* Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
* Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals
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 UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
* Employer name: Swansea Bay University Health Board
* Address: Singleton Hospital, Sketty Lane, Swansea, SA2 8QA
* Website: https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/
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