Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Swansea; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health board in Wales is seeking a full-time locum consultant in Ophthalmology for a fixed term of 12 months. The successful candidate will join a team of 16 consultants and provide a comprehensive clinical service while participating in on-call duties. This role offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant city with a commitment to continuous improvement and patient care.

Qualifications

• On Specialist Register with GMC in OPHTHALMOLOGY or eligible for CCT within 6 months.
• High standard of clinical skill in ophthalmology, including complex cataract surgery.
• Experience in emergency cover, teaching, audit, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical service including prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness.
• Participate in the 1 in 15 on-call rota and adhere to GMC principles.
• Responsible for patient well-being, staff training, and service improvement.

Skills

Effective teamwork

Service improvement

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Education

FRCOphth or equivalent postgraduate qualification

Teaching/higher medical education qualification

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.

Full time locum consultant post, fixed term for 12 months in the first instance to support Cataract services.

The post will be based at Singleton Hospital in Swansea, where the successful applicant will join a team of 16 Consultants responsible for the provision of Ophthalmology services to the Health Board. The successful applicant will participate in the 1 in 15 on-call rota at Singleton Hospital, with prospective cover. In exceptional circumstances, duties at other locations within the Health Board may be required. Travel between hospitals/clinics may be necessary, with expenses reimbursed according to policy.

The Surgical Specialties Directorate serves Neath Port Talbot Hospital, Morriston, and Singleton Hospitals, providing regional services along the M4 corridor and West Wales.

Main duties of the job

You will provide a clinical service, including the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illness. Working with colleagues and the multidisciplinary team, you will have responsibility for patient well-being, staff training, and service improvement, adhering to GMC principles and participating in risk management and governance activities.

About us

Swansea Bay University Health Board covers around 390,000 people, employs 12,500 staff, and partners with Swansea University. It manages three major hospitals and is part of the Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH). Swansea offers a vibrant city life with cultural, outdoor, and sporting facilities.

Job description and Person Specification

Further details are available in the full job description and person specification in the supporting documents section.

Qualifications

• On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in OPHTHALMOLOGY or eligible for CCT within 6 months of interview, with relevant qualifications and registration.
• FRCOphth or equivalent postgraduate qualification.
• GMC registration and license to practice.
• Teaching/higher medical education qualification.
• Evidence of effective teamwork, service improvement, partnership, and leadership skills.
• Sub-specialty training to a level appropriate for UK consultant practice.
• High standard of clinical skill in ophthalmology, including complex cataract surgery.
• Experience in emergency cover, teaching, audit, and leadership.
• Effective communication skills and understanding of information systems.
• Ability to provide expert clinical opinions and independent responsibility for patient care.
• Learning in improvement science and service enhancement.

Personal Attributes

• Flexible, adaptable, and able to work under pressure.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and clinical development.
• Empathy, sensitivity, and good listening skills.