The department currently consists of Four Consultants, one Associate Specialist, one staff grade, two part time clinical assistants and three trainees.

This post will support and develop the North Wales Glaucoma Service.

There is a busy postgraduate teaching and audit programme which involves Wrexham Maelor Hospital along with the Stanley Eye Unit in Abergele. Joint sessions are held three times a year. All assistance will be given to develop individual interests. The successful candidate will be expected to follow the CME requirements of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and play an active role in the development of Clinical Governance.

The annual leave allowance is 33 days per year with a study leave allocation of 30 days over a three year rolling period pro rata.

Main duties of the job

This is a 10 session post. The weekly programme will be based on the recommendations of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, of six fixed sessions which could be used flexibly to develop special interests and the rest used for teaching, clinical governance and administration commitments. The successful candidate will participate in a 1:5 second on-call at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. Time off in lieu will be given for any bank holiday on-call commitments. Office accommodation along with IT facilities will be provided along with secretarial support.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

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.

Job description
Job responsibilities

You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents.

Person Specification
FRC Ophth
Essential

• GMC registration with a licence to practice as a Consultant (FRC Ophth) Medical Degree
• FRCS or equivalent
• CCT and or CESR Evidence of qualification/training or competencies in retinal ophthalmology
• Broad Based general experience in Ophthalmology plus specialist skills and interest in Glaucoma.

Desirable

• Additional specialist qualification or qualification, relevant skills experience in the relevant specialty.
• Advanced IT Skills.
• Management courses / qualifications.
• Departmental administration experience.

FRC Ophth
Essential

• Ability to handle difficult interviews with patients or relatives with tact and sensitivity

Desirable

• Able to commence work within 3 months of appointment.

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