Consultant Ophthalmologist

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Swansea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Ophthalmologist to join their dynamic team in Swansea. This role involves delivering high-quality clinical services while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care. You will be responsible for diagnosing and treating various ophthalmic conditions, ensuring adherence to best practices and continuous improvement in service delivery. With a commitment to professional development and leadership, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of the community. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• On GMC Specialist Register in Ophthalmology or eligible for CCT within 6 months.
• Experience in on-call duties, emergency cover, teaching, and audit.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services, including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and effective functioning of services in line with policies.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Team Working Ability

Understanding of Prudent Healthcare Principles

Clinical Skills in Cataract Surgery

Education

FRCOphth or equivalent postgraduate qualification in ophthalmology

GMC registration and license to practice

Job description

Do you share our Health Board values: Caring for each other, Working together, Always improving? If so, we would love for you to come and work for Swansea Bay University HB.

The post will be based at Singleton Hospital in Swansea, where the successful applicants will join a team supporting glaucoma specialists as part of the South West Wales Regional Glaucoma Service. Consultants share duties across Swansea Bay and Hywel Dda University Health Boards. The successful applicant will join a team of 16 Consultants responsible for Ophthalmology services, participating in the 1 in 16 on-call rota at Singleton Hospital, with cover as needed. In exceptional circumstances, duties may also be undertaken at other locations within the Health Board, with travel expenses reimbursed.

The Surgical Specialties Directorate serves Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Morriston, and Singleton Hospitals, providing regional services across South and West Wales.

Main duties of the job

You will provide clinical services, including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness. Working with colleagues and the multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for patient well-being, delegation, and staff training. You will also ensure the safe, efficient, and effective functioning of services in line with the Health Board’s policies and plans. You are encouraged to suggest improvements and report safety concerns.

You must adhere to GMC good medical practice principles and participate in risk management, clinical governance, and healthcare activities within the department, Surgical Division, and the Health Board.

About us

Swansea Bay University Health Board cares for around 390,000 people across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, with a budget of approximately £1 billion and 12,500 staff. It is a university health board collaborating with Swansea University and other academic institutions. The main hospitals are Morriston, Singleton, and Neath Port Talbot Hospital.

The Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH) with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University, aiming to improve wellbeing and wealth in Southwest Wales. Swansea offers a vibrant city life with shops, cafes, restaurants, art galleries, beaches, and sporting facilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details, see the supporting documents section for the complete job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• On GMC Specialist Register in Ophthalmology or eligible for CCT within 6 months, having passed exit exam, or recognized European qualification allowing direct GMC registration.
• FRCOphth or equivalent postgraduate qualification in ophthalmology.
• GMC registration and license to practice.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification or higher qualification in medical education.

Experience

Essential

• Ability to develop effective working relationships across disciplines.
• Experience working with management and clinical colleagues to improve services.
• Partnership values with other agencies.
• Sub-specialty training or fellowship in a relevant area.
• High standard of clinical skill, especially in cataract surgery.
• Experience in on-call duties, emergency cover, teaching, and audit.

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Leadership skills and team working ability.
• Understanding of Prudent Healthcare principles.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of information systems and technology.
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinions and independent responsibility for patient care.

Desirable

• Experience in improvement science and methodology.

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Flexibility, adaptability, and resilience under pressure.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Enthusiasm for clinical leadership.
• Empathy, sensitivity, and good listening skills.