Job summary
- Main area
- Ophthalmology
- Grade
- Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 050-YG-OPHTH-0226
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Ysbyty Gwynedd
- Town
- Bangor
- Salary
- £110,240 - £160,951 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/03/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 10/04/2026
Employer heading
Consultant Ophthalmologist in Primary Care
Consultant
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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 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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GMC Specialist Registration for Ophthalmology or obtaining CCT within 6 months of interview date
- Emergency Eye Care Fellowship
- FRCOphth or an equivalent qualification
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of fellowship/training or competencies in Glaucoma or Oculoplastics
- Additional specialist qualification in the relevant specialty
- Management courses / qualifications. Departmental administration experience
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Broad Based general experience in Ophthalmology including complex cataracts, emergency surgeries and procedures
- An understanding of the Strategic and Operational issues underpinning Clinical Governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such
- An understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence of such
- A willingness to contribute to the education and training of relevant healthcare professionals. (Including medical students, nurses, paramedics, general practitioners)
- Experience in supervising and managing the work of Specialty Doctors and specialist nursing staff within the department
- Experience of taking responsibility for the professional supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff
- Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development
Desirable criteria
- Additional specialist skills and experience in the relevant specialty
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
- A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings
- Evidence of participation
- Evidence of completed audit projects
Desirable criteria
- Advanced IT Skills
- Critical appraisal courses / skills
Additional Requirements
Essential criteria
- A team player who values the individual contributions of a multi-disciplinary team
- Reliable, self-motivated and punctual
- Evidence of the ability to work in stressful situations and/or when under pressure
- Able to work ‘flexibly’
- A willingness to work outside working hours at short notice in times of need
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local / regional / national level
- Able to travel between sites to meet the needs of the service
- Welsh speaker or willingness to learn
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amanda Hamlyn
- Job title
- Site Specialty Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000841815
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Abergele Hospital
Ambrose Onibere [email protected]
- Telephone
- 03000855063
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