Ophthalmology Service Lead & Medical Innovation

Powys Teaching Health Board; Brecon; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking an experienced ophthalmology leader to oversee the ophthalmology service across Powys, providing medical leadership and governance.

The post holder will work with senior clinical leaders, drive service development, quality improvement, and training, with a focus on patient safety and collaborative multidisciplinary working.

Applicants must hold GMC registration and FRCS or equivalent and be eligible for GMC specialist register.

Qualifications

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
• FRCS or equivalent.
• CCT date within 6 months of interview or equivalent path.
• Ability to practice independently in ophthalmology.
• Experience in leadership of service developments and transformation.
• Excellent clinical skills.
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Experience of medical workforce management.
• Experience of digital transformation.
• Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
• Experience of medical audit and clinical governance.
• Lifelong learning with reflective practice.
• Welsh language skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Chair ophthalmology clinical groups and provide speciality leadership representation.
• Oversee continual improvement of the ophthalmology service and accreditation readiness.
• Develop clinical policies and protocols within ophthalmology.
• Oversee rolling audit programme for ophthalmology.
• Ensure safety and quality KPIs for ophthalmology.
• Provide expert support in managing ophthalmology underperformance.
• Oversee governance review of incidents and trend analysis.
• Support operational teams in complaints and investigations.
• Lead clinical strategy for ophthalmology and health transformation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Strategic planning

Governance

Education

Full GMC Registration

FRCS or equivalent

CCT or CESR within 6 months of interview

Higher degree (MD/PhD)

Job description

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking an experienced ophthalmology leader to oversee the ophthalmology service across Powys, providing medical leadership and governance.

The post holder will work with senior clinical leaders, drive service development, quality improvement, and training, with a focus on patient safety and collaborative multidisciplinary working.

Applicants must hold GMC registration and FRCS or equivalent and be eligible for GMC specialist register.