Consultant Ophthalmologist in Primary Care

Job Overview

The post is for Primary Care Consultant although general clinics and cataract lists are included. 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 treatments, intraocular & periocular trauma and endophthalmitis management.

Main duties of the job

• Supervise and manage the work of specialty doctors and specialist nursing staff working within the department.
• To take responsibility for the professional supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff, in conjunction with colleagues.
• To participate in the education and training of medical students, nurses, paramedics, general practitioners and other appropriate personnel.
• Attending and contributing to the Health Board’s Clinical Governance Programme, including the Health Board’s Clinical Incident Reporting systems, Adverse Incident Policy and other umbrella policies.
  
  

Working for our organisation

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales’s largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, 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 and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.

The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.

Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.

Person specification