Speciality Doctor in Ophthalmology

NHS; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology for permanent positions at Bronglais Hospital or Glangwili Hospital. The role involves high volume cataract surgery, emergency eye casualty, and participation in a 1:7 on-call rota. Candidates must have full GMC registration and relevant postgraduate training in ophthalmology.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice required.
• 4 years full-time postgraduate training in ophthalmology or equivalent.
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with a wide range of ophthalmic diagnoses and high volume cataract surgery.
• Contributing to 1:7 on call rota during the week and weekends.
• Working as part of the Ophthalmology service for the hospital and community.

Skills

Teamwork

Clinical Governance

Critical Appraisal

Education

MBBS or recognised equivalent

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice

Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills

4 years full-time postgraduate training in ophthalmology

Job description

Job summary

We have two posts available. These appointments are offered as permanent posts as per details in the advert, and your principal place of employment being either Bronglais Hospital or Glangwili Hospital, although other working locations including off site working may be necessary and will form part of your agreed job plan. This will be subject to change as the Health Board's clinical requirements are amended to meet the needs of the service/patients.

Main duties of the job

The role is for a Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology dealing with a wide range of ophthalmic diagnoses, high volume cataract surgery, IVT and emergency eye casualty

To work as part of the service for Ophthalmology to the hospital and community, designated with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmological and associated conditions.

You will contribute to 1:7 on call rota during the week and 1:7 on the weekends where cover expands to encompass the whole of the Health Board catchment area.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire.

Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings.

47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers.

Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services.

Details Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,727 to £95,400 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

100-MED-CEN-011

Job locations

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

Job description Job responsibilities

For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification

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Job description Job responsibilities

For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification

https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY

https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ

https://youtu.be/fp100QsjygM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• -Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• -Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
• - 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least 2 of which in a specialty training programme in ophthalmology Or as fixed term specialty trainee in a relelvant specialty OR MBBS or recognised equivalent
• - MBBS or recognised equivalent

Desirable

• MRCOPHTH

Research Essential

• - Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes

Desirable

• -Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication

Clinical Governance Essential

• -Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
• -Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance

Desirable

• -Knowledge of risk management
• -Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process

Clinical experience Essential

• -Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
• -Broad based experience in Ophthalmology
• -Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
• -Knowledge and participation in CPD

Desirable

• -Experience of NHS
• -Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• -Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
• -Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
• - 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least 2 of which in a specialty training programme in ophthalmology Or as fixed term specialty trainee in a relelvant specialty OR MBBS or recognised equivalent
• - MBBS or recognised equivalent

Desirable

• MRCOPHTH

Research Essential

• - Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes

Desirable

• -Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication

Clinical Governance Essential

• -Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
• -Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance

Desirable

• -Knowledge of risk management
• -Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process

Clinical experience Essential

• -Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
• -Broad based experience in Ophthalmology
• -Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
• -Knowledge and participation in CPD

Desirable

• -Experience of NHS
• -Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)