Consultant in Ophthalmology interest in Primary Care
Consultant in Ophthalmology interest in Primary Care
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Job Overview
Job Overview
The advertised post is based in the West of North Wales, at Ysbyty Gwynedd Bangor, where Ophthalmology services are mainly provided as a day case service. The Department at Ysbyty Gwynedd runs most aspects of general Ophthalmology Services. With six consultants providing general Ophthalmology services at Bangor as well as for cases of their sub-specialty interest, including ARMD and Medical Retina.
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* GMC specialist register for Ophthalmology
* CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
* Emergency Eye Care Fellowship
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of fellowship/training or competencies in Glaucoma or Oculoplastics
EXPERIENCES
Essential criteria
* Broad Based general experience in Ophthalmology including complex cataracts, emergency surgeries and procedures
Desirable criteria
* Additional specialist qualification or qualification, relevant skills experience in the relevant specialty.
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE
Essential Criteria
* An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such.
ABILITY
Essential Criteria
* Ability to apply knowledge.
* Ability to write relevant, legible clinical notes.
* Safe and effective verbal communication skills.
* Willingness to involve patients in their management.
* Ability to handle difficult interviews with patients or relatives with tact and sensitivity
* Basic IT skills
Desirable criteria
* Advanced IT Skills.
MANAGEMENT
Essential Criteria
* An understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence of such.
* A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings.
Desirable criteria
* Management courses / qualifications.
* Departmental administration experience.
AUDIT
Essential Criteria
* Evidence of participation
* Evidence of completed audit projects
Desirable criteria
* Critical appraisal courses / skills.
TRAINING
Essential Criteria
* Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
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