Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Optometrist to join the Optometry team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

The post holder will participate in delivering care across a variety of sub-specialities within Optometry and Ophthalmology, including glaucoma, medical retina, unscheduled care, complex contact lenses, and paediatrics. 

The post is for ten clinical sessions a week. A commitment of two days per week as a minimum is preferred but we welcome full time and part time interest. 

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will join the team of highly skilled Optometrists to deliver care to people attending the eye department across a broad range of services within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

The Optometry team is well-integrated and works closely with multi-professionals to provide care in highly skilled core and extended-role services. 

Optometrists in the department are actively involved in teaching and audit. Professional and personal development are encouraged and supported.

The modern cities of Cardiff and Swansea, the beautiful Heritage coast line and the Brecon Beacons National Park are all well within reach.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable at Level 3 Speaking/Listening (or ‘B1’ Level if you’ve learnt Welsh as an adult). This doesn’t mean you have to be fluent or able to write long reports in Welsh; it just means being able to hold simple conversations with patients. Have a look at the ‘Croeso Candidate!’ guide attached below for more information.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

•              We listen, learn, and improve

•              We treat everyone with respect

•              We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.