Specialty Doctor in Ophthalmology

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in North Wales is seeking a Specialty Doctor to join its Ophthalmology team for 12 months. The successful candidate will perform clinical duties, assist in Eye Casualty, and be part of the on-call rota. Candidates should possess sufficient anaesthetic skills and relevant postgraduate experience in Ophthalmology. The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities to develop a subspecialty interest. The salary ranges from £59,727 to £95,400 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years postgraduate experience, with at least 2 years in Ophthalmology.
• Skills and abilities expected from an Ophthalmologist at ST3+ grade.
• Good working knowledge of up-to-date Ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Examine and treat patients in the Ophthalmology Department.
• Assist in the Eye Casualty on a regular basis.
• Carry out ophthalmic clinical duties as assigned.
• Undertake procedures, lasers, and relevant clinical investigations as necessary.
• Manage a 1 in 4 on-call rota for evenings and weekends.
• Participate in formal medical audits.

Skills

Anaesthetic skills

Team player

Ophthalmic clinical duties

Education

MBChB or equivalent

Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

ALS

MRCS

ATLS

Job description

We are looking for a specialty doctor to join the Ophthalmology team in Ysbyty Gwynedd, North Wales for 12 months

The department has individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and a family feel, we like to think that all are welcome here.

Despite being a smallish District General Hospital, we have a busy and varied workload, which peaks in the holiday seasons due to the influx of visitors to our beautiful National Park.

It is important to us that the successful candidate is a great team-player and confident in their anaesthetic skills, as they will be a key member of the overnight on-call team.

Living and working in such a rural area is not suitable for everyone and we intend to offer a one-year contract to review and convert it into a permanent contract by mutual agreement.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be involved with the examination and treatment of patients in the Ophthalmology Department and will also assist in the Eye Casualty on a regular basis.

The working week will comprise 10 programmed activities. Any changes to the working arrangements will be by means of discussion and agreement.

Carry out ophthalmic clinical duties as assigned

Undertake procedures, lasers and relevant clinical investigations as required

Work a 1 in 4 on call rota evenings and weekends (presently on call is 5pm to 10pm weekdays and 9am to 10pm weekends)

Take part in formal medical audits

The successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to further their career by developing a subspecialty interest of their choice.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the Supporting Documents section for full details about the post.

Person Specification

Experience

• Appropriate experience in Ophthalmology - minimum 4 years postgraduate experience with at least 2 years in the specialty

Basic Skills and Abilities

• Appropriate levels of skills and ability expected from an Ophthalmologist at ST3+ grade
• Good working knowledge of up to date Ophthalmology

Knowlege and Qualifications

• MBChB or equivalent
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• ALS
• MRCS
• ATLS

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.

£59,727 to £95,400 a yeargross per annum pro rata