Consultant Ophthalmologist - VR

NHS; Swansea; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Swansea seeks a Consultant in Ophthalmology to join the South West Wales Regional Ophthalmology Service. This role involves working collaboratively with a multi-professional team while ensuring patient well-being and service efficiency. Applicants must be on the Specialist Register with GMC in Ophthalmology and possess further postgraduate qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary between £110,240 and £160,951 annually, with full-time working patterns and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC and licensed to practice.
• On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in Ophthalmology.
• Further relevant post‑graduate qualification in ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the well-being of all patients under your care.
• Work with clinical and managerial colleagues for efficient services.
• Report any safety concerns and consider service improvements.

Skills

Effective leadership

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to take independent responsibility for patient care

Team Working

Expertise in cataract surgery

Education

FRCOphth

Primary medical qualification

Job description

Job Summary

The post will be based at Singleton Hospital in Swansea where the successful applicant will join a team of supporting specialists working as a South West Wales Regional Ophthalmology Service, with consultants sharing duties across both Swansea Bay and Hywel Dda University Health Boards.

Main Duties

Working with consultant colleagues and the multi‑professional team you will have continuing responsibility for the well‑being of all patients under your care; allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff. In partnership with clinical and managerial colleagues you will also have responsibility for the safe, efficient and effective functioning of the services in which you work in line with the values, operational policies and integrated medium term plan (IMTP) of the Health Board. You are encouraged to consider how services can be improved and to report any concerns about safety.

About Us

Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390 000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12 500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.

Details

• Date posted: 19 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £110 240 to £160 951 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time
• Reference number: 130‑NPTSSG10059S
• Job location: Singleton Hospital, Sketty Lane, Swansea, SA2 8QA

Job Responsibilities

For more details in relation to this post please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification.

Person Specification – Qualifications (Essential)

• On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in OPHTHALMOLOGY or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by PMETB or a primary medical qualification and recognised specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
• Further relevant post‑graduate qualification in ophthalmology FRCOphth
• Registered with the GMC
• Licensed to practice

Person Specification – Qualifications (Desirable)

• Teaching qualification / Higher qualification in medical education

Experience (Essential)

• Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi‑disciplinary basis with all levels of staff (“Working Together”)
• Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service (“Always Improving”)
• Values partnership with other agencies (“Working Together”)
• Where a sub‑specialty interest is required sub‑specialty training should be to a level appropriate for UK consultant sub‑specialist practice – fellowship or equivalent level experience
• High standard of clinical skill and expertise in ophthalmology
• Expertise in routine and complex cataract surgery procedures
• Experience of participation in the on‑call rotas and emergency cover
• Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
• Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit

Skills & Abilities (Essential)

• Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
• Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change (“Working Together”)
• Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare (“Caring for each other”)
• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly (“Caring for each other”)
• Understands information systems and technology
• Ability to offer expert clinical opinion and decision making over a range of general ophthalmic disorders (in both emergency and elective cases)
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Skills & Abilities (Desirable)

• Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service (“Always Improving”)

Personal Attributes (Essential)

• Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
• Ability to undertake on‑call
• A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service (“Always Improving”)
• Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
• Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

• Employer name: Swansea Bay University Health Board
• Address: Singleton Hospital, Sketty Lane, Swansea, SA2 8QA
• Website: https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/